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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.

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. 

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.

Air Dry Clay

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Drop in to use our air-dry clay to create all sorts of things! Let your imagination run wild. Clay projects can be left at the library to dry for 24 hours, or you can take them home to dry. Grades 6-12.
Registration is not required.

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

Drop in to use our air-dry clay to create all sorts of things! Let your imagination run wild. Clay projects can be left at the library to dry for 24 hours, or you can take them home to dry. Grades 6-12.
Registration is not required.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Wednesday, March 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. 

Spring Break BINGO

All Day 3/30 - 4/4
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Grades 6-12. More details to be announced on Teen Blog closer to date.

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

Grades 6-12. More details to be announced on Teen Blog closer to date.

Air Dry Clay

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Drop in to use our air-dry clay to create all sorts of things! Let your imagination run wild. Clay projects can be left at the library to dry for 24 hours, or you can take them home to dry. Grades 6-12.
Registration is not required.

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

Drop in to use our air-dry clay to create all sorts of things! Let your imagination run wild. Clay projects can be left at the library to dry for 24 hours, or you can take them home to dry. Grades 6-12.
Registration is not required.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 8, 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. 

Pringles Clash and Movie

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Taste test Pringles chips and watch a family movie! 

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: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taste test Pringles chips and watch a family movie! 

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.

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Perler Pod

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

Earth Day Celebration

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun green themed party. We’ll have a craft, bingo, and story-time!  
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, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun green themed party. We’ll have a craft, bingo, and story-time!  
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.

In-Service Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Friday, April 24, 2026 for staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, April 24, 2026 for staff training.

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Los cuentos de Pura Belpré

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Celebremos el cierre de la semana de la biblioteca conociendo la historia de Pura Belpré. 

Después del cuento haremos marionetas de papel. 

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

Celebremos el cierre de la semana de la biblioteca conociendo la historia de Pura Belpré. 

Después del cuento haremos marionetas de papel. 

Disclaimer(s)

Cuidador/Tutor

Un cuidador/tutor debe estar presente durante todo el evento acompañando al menor. No se permite dejar solos a los menores. 

DIY Zen Garden

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Practice some mindfulness and relaxation by creating and customizing your own zen garden! All supplies will be provided.  Minimum 3 registrants required or program may be cancelled.  Grades 6-12.  

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

Practice some mindfulness and relaxation by creating and customizing your own zen garden! All supplies will be provided.  Minimum 3 registrants required or program may be cancelled.  Grades 6-12.  

LEGO

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 29, 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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Lotería

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages

Celebremos el 5 de Mayo. 

La lotería es un juego tradicional que se juega en México y otros países hispanohablantes, ven a divertirte con nosotros, tendremos premios para todas las edades. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebremos el 5 de Mayo. 

La lotería es un juego tradicional que se juega en México y otros países hispanohablantes, ven a divertirte con nosotros, tendremos premios para todas las edades. 

Hula Hoop Weaving

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

Make a cool art project with hula hoops! 

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a cool art project with hula hoops! 

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.

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Grad Cap Decorating

All Day 5/11 - 5/22
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Drop in and decorate your grad cap at the Hillside Public Library. Basic supplies and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.  Middle school and high school graduates (8th and 12th grade).  Registration is not r

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

Drop in and decorate your grad cap at the Hillside Public Library. Basic supplies and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.  Middle school and high school graduates (8th and 12th grade).  Registration is not r

LEGO

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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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Perler Pod

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Bring your favorite stuffie to the library for a night among the books! You come for a craft and story-time and your stuffie spends the night at the library. Stuffies and pictures can be picked up the next day!

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

Bring your favorite stuffie to the library for a night among the books! You come for a craft and story-time and your stuffie spends the night at the library. Stuffies and pictures can be picked up the next day!

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 27, 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. 

Juneteenth

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.