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Gaming Café

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Relax and play with our collection of board games at the library! Feel free to bring a friend or two with you!

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

Relax and play with our collection of board games at the library! Feel free to bring a friend or two with you!

Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Check-In

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:45pm
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

BIRTH-Age 5: Register for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

YOUTH (Grades 1-5): Read 15 minutes per day

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

BIRTH-Age 5: Register for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

YOUTH (Grades 1-5): Read 15 minutes per day

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Check-In

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:45pm
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

BIRTH-Age 5: Register for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

YOUTH (Grades 1-5): Read 15 minutes per day

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

BIRTH-Age 5: Register for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

YOUTH (Grades 1-5): Read 15 minutes per day

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Drop-In Craft Table

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult

Drop-In Craft Table for the Time Capsule - Hillside Library Coloring sheets and Clock Stencils.

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

Drop-In Craft Table for the Time Capsule - Hillside Library Coloring sheets and Clock Stencils.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Kid’s and Teen’s Craft Series

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult

Youth and young adults are invited to create spectacular art this summer!   We are encouraging creators to create one-of-kind art and then let us showcase your art throughout the summer culminating in our Summer Reading Finale on August 4.

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

Youth and young adults are invited to create spectacular art this summer!   We are encouraging creators to create one-of-kind art and then let us showcase your art throughout the summer culminating in our Summer Reading Finale on August 4.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Time Capsule Opening

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Be sure to join us as we open our time capsule that was buried on June 20, 1975. Let us know you’re coming.  Please register below and watch our website and social media for more up

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be sure to join us as we open our time capsule that was buried on June 20, 1975. Let us know you’re coming.  Please register below and watch our website and social media for more up

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Drop-In Community Quilt Days

All Day
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, All Ages

All-Day and All ages.

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Event Details:

All-Day and All ages.

This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Anime Movie Night

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

We’re watching The boy and the Heron (2023)

Join us as we watch anime films that celebrate art and summer! A snack will be provided before the movie begins. The movie will start at exactly 5:00 PM

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

We’re watching The boy and the Heron (2023)

Join us as we watch anime films that celebrate art and summer! A snack will be provided before the movie begins. The movie will start at exactly 5:00 PM

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Practice Day - Kid’s and Teens Spelling Bee

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult

Brought back by popular demand, our Spelling Bee will be on Saturday, July 19. 1:00 – 3:00 pm approximately. Timing will depend upon the number of participants.  Pick up a list of words at the Summer Reading station.  Registrat

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Brought back by popular demand, our Spelling Bee will be on Saturday, July 19. 1:00 – 3:00 pm approximately. Timing will depend upon the number of participants.  Pick up a list of words at the Summer Reading station.  Registrat

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunch Time Cookbook Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Show off your culinary skills and bring your appetite to the Lunchtime Cookbook Club.  

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

Show off your culinary skills and bring your appetite to the Lunchtime Cookbook Club.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Dough Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children

Play dough is great for sensory play. 
Stop in to play with our dough and accessories. 
For ages 1-4 years.

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

Play dough is great for sensory play. 
Stop in to play with our dough and accessories. 
For ages 1-4 years.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Kid’s and Teen’s Craft Series

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult

Youth and young adults are invited to create spectacular art this summer!   We are encouraging creators to create one-of-kind art and then let us showcase your art throughout the summer culminating in our Summer Reading Finale on August 4.

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

Youth and young adults are invited to create spectacular art this summer!   We are encouraging creators to create one-of-kind art and then let us showcase your art throughout the summer culminating in our Summer Reading Finale on August 4.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room 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: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, June 27, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group

Ita-bag Button Fridays

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Create buttons for your Ita-bag of your favorite fandoms! Button size is 1.75”. Bring in your own printed images or print them out at the library. Limit of 5 buttons per person each session.

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

Create buttons for your Ita-bag of your favorite fandoms! Button size is 1.75”. Bring in your own printed images or print them out at the library. Limit of 5 buttons per person each session.

This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

DIY Squishies

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Design, paint, and create your very own squishy! Registration is required.

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

Design, paint, and create your very own squishy! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Watercolor Series

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us this summer as Ms. Maura leads us through a variety of creative and fun art classes.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer as Ms. Maura leads us through a variety of creative and fun art classes.  

This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Gaming Café

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Relax and play with our collection of board games at the library! Feel free to bring a friend or two with you!

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

Relax and play with our collection of board games at the library! Feel free to bring a friend or two with you!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Soundbath Meditation

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Practice Day - Kid’s and Teens Spelling Bee

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult

Brought back by popular demand, our Spelling Bee will be on Saturday, July 19. 1:00 – 3:00 pm approximately. Timing will depend upon the number of participants.  Pick up a list of words at the Summer Reading station.  Registrat

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Brought back by popular demand, our Spelling Bee will be on Saturday, July 19. 1:00 – 3:00 pm approximately. Timing will depend upon the number of participants.  Pick up a list of words at the Summer Reading station.  Registrat

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Kid’s and Teen’s Craft Series

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult

Youth and young adults are invited to create spectacular art this summer!   We are encouraging creators to create one-of-kind art and then let us showcase your art throughout the summer culminating in our Summer Reading Finale on August 4.

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

Youth and young adults are invited to create spectacular art this summer!   We are encouraging creators to create one-of-kind art and then let us showcase your art throughout the summer culminating in our Summer Reading Finale on August 4.