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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

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Mid-Day Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving.

The Christmas bookshop

Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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. 

Esferas Mexicanas

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros para un día de creatividad donde aprenderás a crear tus propias esferas impregnadas de tradición y cultura, con diseño de “Frida” y la deliciosa “concha”. Tendremo...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros para un día de creatividad donde aprenderás a crear tus propias esferas impregnadas de tradición y cultura, con diseño de “Frida” y la deliciosa “concha”. Tendremos conchas reales para compartir. 

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

The Warming Project

The Warming Project

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families
Event Details:

We’re excited to host Mike Agruss Law for a wonderful warming event for kids! Agruss Law is generously donating 300 winter coats for kids.Register Here.

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families
Event Details:

We’re excited to host Mike Agruss Law for a wonderful warming event for kids! Agruss Law is generously donating 300 winter coats for kids.

Meet me in St. Louis

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

The classic Meet Me In St. Louis (1944) turns 80 and features Judy Garland and Mary Astor in this holiday favorite.  While only a portion of the film takes place during the wi...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The classic Meet Me In St.

Raina Telgemeier Craft and Watch Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Families
Event Details:

Kids can come in their PJs to make a themed-craft and then stay to watch a virtual discussion with this popular comic author and illustrator.  If you cannot make it to th...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Kids can come in their PJs to make a themed-craft and then stay to watch a virtual discussion with this popular comic author and illustrator.  

Raina Telgemeier

Illinois Libraries Present

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Magic of Raina TelgemeierJoin us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, S...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Zumba

Zumba

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy this energetic and fun dance fitness class.  

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Come enjoy this energetic and fun dance fitness class.  

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Soundbath Meditation

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

Financial Caregiver Class

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Learning, Finance & Legal
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

Experts from Elmhurst Bank will discuss power of attorneys, fiduciary responsibilities, and an overview of trusts and estates. They’ll discuss common scams.  Light refres...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Learning, Finance & Legal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Experts from Elmhurst Bank will discuss power of attorneys, fiduciary responsibilities, and an overview of trusts and estates. They’ll discuss common scams.  Light refreshments provided courtesy of Elmhurst Bank.  The class will beg

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

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Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

Guest Storytime: Hillside Police Dept.

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

A member of the Hillside Police Department will be here at the library to read some stories.  We’ll have a craft, coloring sheets and a snack as we talk about safety tips.&nbs...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

A member of the Hillside Police Department will be here at the library to read some stories.  We’ll have a craft, coloring sheets and a snack as we talk about safety tips.  Keep an eye out for a police vehicle to stop by!!  

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.

Holiday Gift Wrapping Drop-In

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

We’re here to help if you waited until the last-minute to get those packages wrapped. We’ll have supplies and maybe an elf or two to help get those packages ready!  Drop-...

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We’re here to help if you waited until the last-minute to get those packages wrapped. We’ll have supplies and maybe an elf or two to help get those packages ready!  Drop-in program. 

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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, December 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

Little Women

Illinois Libraries Present

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Experience Little Women: The Musical at Home!Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed p...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Experience Little Women: The Musical at Home!

Holiday Gift Wrapping Drop-In

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

We’re here to help if you waited until the last-minute to get those packages wrapped. We’ll have supplies and maybe an elf or two to help get those packages ready!  Drop-...

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We’re here to help if you waited until the last-minute to get those packages wrapped. We’ll have supplies and maybe an elf or two to help get those packages ready!  Drop-in program. 

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed December 24 & 25 for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed December 24 & 25 for Christmas.

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Spinal Screenings

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by for a FREE spinal screening courtesy of Boyce Chiropractic. This will be first come, first serve.  Each session will be about 10 minutes. 

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by for a FREE spinal screening courtesy of Boyce Chiropractic. 

This will be first come, first serve.  Each session will be about 10 minutes.