New Year, New Projects! 

The Public Works and Engineering team can't wait for the weather to warm up and construction season to begin. This year's projects, ranging from road resurfacing and watermain replacement to bike path upgrades, are a part of our ongoing commitment to keeping the Village of Hanover Park safe and beautiful! Over the next few weeks, we will provide a brief overview of what is to come in 2026 and what residents should keep an eye out for during the upcoming construction season. The first project we are highlighting is our Center Avenue Sidewalk Project.   

Center Avenue Sidewalk Project Overview

• Project Location: Center Avenue from Maple Avenue to Laurel Avenue
• Project Description: There is currently no sidewalk on the east side of Center Avenue. This project will install roughly 3,500 feet of new sidewalk and improve curb ramps at each impacted intersection.
• Primary Goal: To improve pedestrian access and safety by eliminating a gap in the sidewalk network.
• Impact: Temporary lane closures and limited street parking may occur during construction operations. Driveway access along the east side will be affected as the new sidewalk is installed. Residents with impacted driveways will receive advance notice with instructions on parking during that time. 
• Anticipated Start Date: Late March 2026
• This project received $496,200 in grant funding through the federal Surface Transportation Program! 

Have questions about this upcoming project? Please contact the Engineering Division at (630) 823-5700 or check out our Current Projects webpage at www.hpil.org/1234/Current-Projects for the latest information.

What's Happening at Your Local Library?

Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch

• Afternoon Movie Showing- Jan. 23 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Join the library for an afternoon showing of the 2025 movie, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. This is a PG rated movie with a run time of 123 minutes.
• Music Explorers - Jan. 27 4:30 PM & 5:15 PM: Music Explorer classes encourage a child's musical abilities while educating their caregiver. These 30-minute classes, presented by a music education specialist, include folk songs, fingerplays, instruments, and stories. Music Explorers is a drop-in program. Attendance is limited to 25 children per class. There are two sessions, 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM and 5:25 PM to 5:45PM. 
• Baby Play - Jan. 30 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Come play with your baby and chat with other caregivers. For ages 0-18 months with caregiver. 

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

Poplar Creek Public Library - Sonya Crawshaw Branch

• The Main Library and Branch including extended access will be closed on Friday, January 23rd.
• All Aboard the Poplar Express - Reading Challenge through January 31: The Poplar Express Winter Reading Program is leaving the station, and we've reserved a seat just for you! This adventure is completely free and open to all passengers! Read to yourself or have someone read to you. All reading counts, including audiobooks and graphic novels. Whether you're riding in the Adult Car, Teen Car, or the Youth Car, get ready to track your reading miles and win fun prizes! Visit the library's website for more information.
• Night at the Poplar Creek Public Library: Genealogy Escape Room - Jan. 26 6:00 PM & 7:15 PM: A rare artifact has been stolen and hidden somewhere in the Poplar Creek Public Library, and you have 1 hour to find it! Learn about Streamwood and Hanover Park history and use the library's genealogy resources while doing fun puzzles in this escape room. Up to 10 participants (ages 18 & up) per session. There are two sessions available to register for. For more information and to register, visit the library's website. 

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. 

Park District News & Events

Park District to Host Galentine's Day Sip & Paint

On February 13th, join the Park District for a Sip & Paint at the Community Center from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Celebrate friendship, laughter, and creativity. No painting experience required. The instructor will provide step by step guidance to create a Valentine's or friendship-inspired canvas masterpiece to take home. Pre-registration is required. $40 to participate. Limited spots available. Visit the Park District's website for more information.

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