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Spring Break BINGO

All Day 3/31 - 4/5
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Pick up a weeklong Bingo Card beginning on March 31 to complete over your Spring Break.  Check off 5 of the 7 prompts to earn a prize!  BINGO runs through April 5.  ...

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

Pick up a weeklong Bingo Card beginning on March 31 to complete over your Spring Break.  Check off 5 of the 7 prompts to earn a prize!  BINGO runs through April 5.  Turn in completed cards beginning on April 7.

Narcan

Narcan Training

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This 1-hour class is designed to educate the public on the use of Narcan to prevent deadly overdoses.  You'll get information and hands-on training, so you'll be ready.  ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This 1-hour class is designed to educate the public on the use of Narcan to prevent deadly overdoses.  You'll get information and hands-on training, so you'll be ready.

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Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: 7
Event Details:

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

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Murder Mystery Game Play

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult
Event Details:

Put on your sleuthing hat and come solve a murder mystery at the library.  High School students only. 

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Put on your sleuthing hat and come solve a murder mystery at the library.  High School students only. 

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, April 3, 2025 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, April 4, 2025 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: 11
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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Junk Food Bingo

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Come play Bingo at the library during your Spring Break to earn a prize!  Registration Encouraged. For Children and Teens.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come play Bingo at the library during your Spring Break to earn a prize!  

Registration Encouraged. For Children and Teens.

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Pop-Up Prom Shop

All Day 4/7 - 4/12
Off Site
Program Type:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Young Adult
Event Details:

Find the perfect prom dress! Shop our Prom Pop-Up at the Maywood Public Library April 7 - 12 during normal business hours. All month of March, Hillside Public Library will be ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Offsite Event
Event Details:

Find the perfect prom dress! Shop our Prom Pop-Up at the Maywood Public Library April 7 - 12 during normal business hours. 

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Adult Art Class

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

See what you can create and have fun at the same time with Ms. Maura making a Pressed Flowers craft.  Registration required.Stay to enjoy a live jazz performance by James...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

See what you can create and have fun at the same time with Ms. Maura making a Pressed Flowers craft.  

Registration required.

Stay to enjoy a live jazz performance by James Callen at 6:00 pm. 

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Let’s Get Jazzy

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

Through funding from a grant co-funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund and collaboration with the Chicago Federation of Musicians we’re pleased to bring you a live jazz perform...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Through funding from a grant co-funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund and collaboration with the Chicago Federation of Musicians we’re pleased to bring you a live jazz performance by local musician, James Callen.

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Club de lectura en español

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Español, Reading
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
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. Cada segundo miércoles del mes ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Español, Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

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Bookworm Bunch Story-time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Families
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. Parents, come hang out with other neighbo...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

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Play Dough Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

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

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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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Illinois Libraries Present

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole NelsonAlexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackfora...

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

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

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Narcan Training

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed to educate the public on the use of Narcan to prevent deadly overdoses. Registration is required.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class is designed to educate the public on the use of Narcan to prevent deadly overdoses. 

Registration is required.

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Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, April 11, 2025 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: 20
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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D.E.A.R. Day

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Beverly Cleary’s D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) Day at the library with a story-time and activity. Teens can also earn service hours for stopping in to just read.&nb...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Beverly Cleary’s D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) Day at the library with a story-time and activity. Teens can also earn service hours for stopping in to just read. 

Registration encouraged.

 

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Off-Site Event: Triton Circus

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step right up to see an amazing, spectacular, incredible show.  If you haven’t been to the circus since childhood, you’ll enjoy watching the Triton Troupers Circus perform won...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Offsite Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Step right up to see an amazing, spectacular, incredible show.  If you haven’t been to the circus since childhood, you’ll enjoy watching the Triton Troupers Circus perform wonderful acts of skill (clowning, juggling, trapeze, unicycling, whee

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Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a movie matinee from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.  Each month we’ll enjoy a classic featuring a theme such as Hollywood couples, film noir, screwball comedies, famous last movi...

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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:

Join us for a movie matinee from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.  Each month we’ll enjoy a classic featuring a theme such as Hollywood couples, film noir, screwball comedies, famous last movies, seasonal gems, or Star of the Month. Light snacks and beve

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Soundbath Meditation

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 11
Event Details:

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

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LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Families
Event Details:

Join us for our popular Lego Club! What will your imagination build? Ideal for ages 5-11 years.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Families
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for our popular Lego Club! What will your imagination build? Ideal for ages 5-11 years.

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

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

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.