March 28th is the Day of the Bunny!

Doggie Eggstravaganza - March 28th

Our doggie egg hunt is this Saturday from 2:00:PM - 3:00 PM. The eggs are filled with dog treats and some special golden tickets! Bring your cameras, because our special guest, the Easter Bunny, will be on hand for pictures. Pet costumes are always welcome! Pet-friendly vendors will be on hand to visit with as well. The first 50 furry friends receive a goodie bag!

Flyer for Hanover Park's Doggie Eggstravaganza featuring three dogs wearing bunny ears. The event is on Saturday, March 28th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 1900 Ontarioville Rd, Hanover Park. Limited registration begins March 2, 2026, at hpil.org/eggstravaganza for $5.00 per dog.

Breakfast with the Bunny hosted by the Lions Club - March 28th

The Hanover Park Lions Club is hosting Breakfast with the Bunny on March 28th at the Community Center. Beginning at 8:00 AM, the Lions will be serving a buffet-style ALL YOU CAN EAT pancake breakfast. The Bunny will also be available for photos with attendees! Tickets are available for sale at the Park District for $7 dollars for those 13 years and under and $8 dollars for those 14 and older.

The Park District will host a free egg hunt in the gymnasium during this event. For more information, visit the Park District's website.

Promotional flyer for ‘Breakfast with the Bunny’ featuring pastel-colored Easter eggs and cartoon bunnies jumping for pancakes

Taste the Globe in 10 Days - Restaurant Week is until March 30!

Hanover Park's 3rd annual Restaurant Week is here! From savory bites to sweet treats, our local restaurants are serving up Restaurant Week specials until March 30th! Join us in celebrating our Hanover Park restaurants - where local flavors go global! Check out our website to view the participating restaurants and their Restaurant Week special!

Click here to watch our Restaurant Week video and start planning your eat-inerary!

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Save the Date for these April Events!

St. Ansgar Good Friday Procession Road Closure - April 3, 2026

On Friday, April 3, 2026, Saint Ansgar Church will be conducting a street procession. The event will begin at 12:00 p.m. from St. Ansgar Church, located at 2040 Laurel Avenue (see the back of this letter for the exact route) Due to the street procession, the following roadways will be closed from 12:00 p.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m.:

• Laurel Avenue between Center Avenue and Church Street

• Church Street between Laurel Avenue and Maple Avenue

No parking will be allowed on the streets listed above between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Any vehicles parked on the streets listed above between these times will be relocated.

Police personnel will be assigned to intersections along the procession route to assist with traffic control. The closed roadways will be reopened as quickly as possible upon the conclusion of the procession to minimize the impact on residents.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the road closures, please contact Police Lieutenant McDonnell at (630) 823-5500.

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Flyer for "Honoring the Journey: A Celebration of Women," a public event hosted by the Hanover Park Cultural Inclusion Diversity Committee on April 13, 2026, from 6–7:30 PM at Hanover Park Village Hall, 2121 W. Lake St. Keynote speaker is Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez. Doors open at 5:30 PM for networking.

What's Happening at Your Local Library?

Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch

Interview Success Secrets - Wednesday, Apr. 1 • 10-11:30 a.m.
Discover how to fine-tune your responses, enhance your presence, and develop the confidence to stand out. Registration online at https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=15539715
Clases de computación en español - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration preferred but not required

Voter Information with the League of Women Voters - Tuesday, Apr. 7 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The League of Women Voters will be at the Hanover Park Branch to help patrons find the information they need to be an informed voter. The League of Women Voters encourages informed and active participation in government and will help you see what's on your ballot, check your registration, find your polling place, and more!

Crafternoon: Spinning Paper Earth - Drop in Wednesday, Apr. 8 • 3:30-4:15 p.m.
5-12 years

Drop In Social Services Office Hours
Saturday, Apr. 11 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Knit and Stitch Group - Drop in
Saturday, Apr. 11 • 2-4 p.m.

Artsy Thursday - 2-5 years with caregiver
Thursday, Apr. 16 • 1-2 p.m.
Registration required
https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=15515890

AI Spot the Bot - Monday, Apr. 20 • 1-3 p.m.
Learn strategies for identifying AI-generated text, images, audio, and video. Learn about AI detection tools and strategies for protection against AI scams.
Registration required.
https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=15189379

Music Party - 0-5 years with caregiver - Thursday, Apr. 23 • 6-6:30 p.m.
Registration required
https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=15137029

Free Job Search Help from the American Job Center - Drop in
Monday, Apr. 27 • 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Invite Nature Into Your Yard - Wednesday, May 6 • 6:30-8 p.m.
Join the Conservation Foundation to learn how to design outdoor spaces that attract wildlife, conserve resources, and create lasting beauty—all while reducing your maintenance costs and environmental impact.
Registration required
https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=15520026 

Join the Conservation Foundation to learn how to design outdoor spaces that attract wildlife, conserve resources, and create lasting beauty—all while reducing your maintenance costs and environmental impact.
Registration required
https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=15520026

For more events, visit the Schaumburg Township District Library's website.

Poplar Creek Public Library - Sonya Crawshaw Branch

Wonder About Your Water? @ Main Branch - March 2 - March 31: This exhibit, from the award-winning environmental & education non-profit SCARCE, explores the three watersheds of DuPage County, and empowers locals to think about the way they use water—and the ways that we can all help to protect that water supply together. All ages are welcome! Exhibit located in the Reference Department (near the front entrance of the Main Library).

Secretary of State Mobile DMV @ Main Branch - March 27 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: The Secretary of State's Mobile DMV will be at the library. You must schedule an appointment by calling the library’s Reference desk at 331-808-3543. Services available include: Driver’s License/State ID Card (Standard or Real ID renewal, Replacement, Correction), Vehicle Sticker Sales (License Plate), Organ & Tissue Donor & Voter Registration.

Visit cyberdriveillinois.com for fees and required documentation. Acceptable forms of payment include personal checks, cashier’s checks, and most credit & debit cards. Cash will not be accepted. Driver’s tests will NOT be administered.

For more events, visit the Poplar Creek Public Library's website.

Streamwood & Hanover Park Stories: A Community Oral History Project

Poplar Creek Public Library is interviewing longtime Streamwood & Hanover Park residents about their experiences living here. The interviews will be made public and shared in the library's digital history collection, found at pclib.org/history. Interviews will run from 15 to 60 minutes.

Interested in scheduling an interview? Please call Lisa Mueller at 331.808.3535 or email lmueller@pclib.org.