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Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

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Bookworm Bunch Story-time

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Families

Read stories and sing songs with Miss Niki! Ideal for ages 2-4 years, but all children are welcome! 

A caregiver must be present. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read stories and sing songs with Miss Niki! Ideal for ages 2-4 years, but all children are welcome! 

A caregiver must be present. 

Imitation of Life movie poster

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Conversation, snacks, and beverages at 1:45 PM.  Movie begins at 2:00 PM.  Ends by 4:30 PM  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Conversation, snacks, and beverages at 1:45 PM.  Movie begins at 2:00 PM.  Ends by 4:30 PM  

R.L. Stine

Illinois Libraries Present

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual
Event Details:

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

LEGO

LEGO Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Join us for our popular Lego Club! What will your imagination build? 

Ideal for ages 5-11 years.  Program may be subject to cancellation if there is no attendance after 15 minutes. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our popular Lego Club! What will your imagination build? 

Ideal for ages 5-11 years.  Program may be subject to cancellation if there is no attendance after 15 minutes. 

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Black History Month Celebration

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Musician, historian, radio and TV personality Clarence Goodman will present his show, Emancipation to Inauguration: From the Shotgun Shack to the White House – The Black Experience in ChiTown.  Mr.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Musician, historian, radio and TV personality Clarence Goodman will present his show, Emancipation to Inauguration: From the Shotgun Shack to the White House – The Black Experience in ChiTown.  Mr.

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

Image of a person doing beginner yoga poses

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

Catalina book cover

Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

If you have a passion for reading, or just want to make new friends check out our book discussion group.  Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Book Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you have a passion for reading, or just want to make new friends check out our book discussion group.  Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Book Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm. 

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Soundbath Meditation

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Adults can join us to practice self-care by relaxing with sound bowls. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults can join us to practice self-care by relaxing with sound bowls. 

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

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Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
College is Possible

It is never too early to start planning for college.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:
College is Possible

It is never too early to start planning for college.

Dr. Annette Bochenek

An Afternoon at the Oscars: Academy Awards History

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

It’s time to get red carpet-ready!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s time to get red carpet-ready!

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Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

The winner of six Academy Awards, A Place in the Sun, tells the story of factory worker who meets and falls in love with an heiress, but his future is jeopardized by a previous affair.  The 1951 film stars Montg

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

The winner of six Academy Awards, A Place in the Sun, tells the story of factory worker who meets and falls in love with an heiress, but his future is jeopardized by a previous affair.  The 1951 film stars Montg

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Perler Pod

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Join us once a month to make cool designs using our Perler beads! 

For grades 6 – 12. Drop-ins are welcome.

Perler beads will be put away if no attendees within 30 minutes.

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us once a month to make cool designs using our Perler beads! 

For grades 6 – 12. Drop-ins are welcome.

Perler beads will be put away if no attendees within 30 minutes.

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Club de lectura en español

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Español, Reading
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Si le gusta leer y quiere pasar un tiempo agradable conociendo a nuevas personas, le invitamos a formar parte de nuestro club de lectura en español.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Español, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Si le gusta leer y quiere pasar un tiempo agradable conociendo a nuevas personas, le invitamos a formar parte de nuestro club de lectura en español.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Join us for our popular Lego Club! What will your imagination build? 

Ideal for ages 5-11 years.  Program may be subject to cancellation if there is no attendance after 15 minutes. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our popular Lego Club! What will your imagination build? 

Ideal for ages 5-11 years.  Program may be subject to cancellation if there is no attendance after 15 minutes. 

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

Image of a person doing beginner yoga poses

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
All about Scholarships & Trivia

This session introduces students to the scholarship application process, highlighting the key components of an application, tips for submitting successful applications, and integrates re

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:
All about Scholarships & Trivia

This session introduces students to the scholarship application process, highlighting the key components of an application, tips for submitting successful applications, and integrates re

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Zumba

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Ms. Alejandra leads this fun and energetic dance fitness class. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Alejandra leads this fun and energetic dance fitness class. 

Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

Giant Garden Painting

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Help Miss Niki get ready for Summer Reading!  Help paint a beautiful cardboard garden. 

Requires a minimum of 3 people registered or the program may be subject to cancellation. 

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help Miss Niki get ready for Summer Reading!  Help paint a beautiful cardboard garden. 

Requires a minimum of 3 people registered or the program may be subject to cancellation. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.