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Perler Pod

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Join us every first Saturday of the month and third Tuesday of the 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 every first Saturday of the month and third Tuesday of the 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.

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

Oreo Clash and Movie

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Which Oreo flavor is the best? Cast your votes and watch a cozy movie on this winter evening. 

Minimum 5 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

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

Which Oreo flavor is the best? Cast your votes and watch a cozy movie on this winter evening. 

Minimum 5 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

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

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, January 23, 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.

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

Handwriting Analysis

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Expert graphologist Lorrisa Julianus will discuss this psychological tool used by therapists and employers.  She’ll analyze celebrity handwriting samples throughout the presentation and provide detailed insights into what the size, margins, a

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

Expert graphologist Lorrisa Julianus will discuss this psychological tool used by therapists and employers.  She’ll analyze celebrity handwriting samples throughout the presentation and provide detailed insights into what the size, margins, a

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

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

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:

Movie begins at 2:00 PM.  Ends by 4:30 PM  

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, January 28, 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. 

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

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, January 30, 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.

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

Business Clothing

All Day 1/31 - 2/7
Off Site
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Offsite Event
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Students can shop for their business fit at Maywood Public Library starting January 31 – February 7th.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Offsite Event
Event Details:

Students can shop for their business fit at Maywood Public Library starting January 31 – February 7th.

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

Western Springs Theatre "12 Angry Jurors"

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:15pm - 4:45pm
Offsite at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

We’re heading to the Western Springs Theatre to see the play, 12 Angry Jurors.  This unforgettable courtroom drama was written by Reginald Rose and was the basis for the 1957 film, 12 Angry Men directed

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

We’re heading to the Western Springs Theatre to see the play, 12 Angry Jurors.  This unforgettable courtroom drama was written by Reginald Rose and was the basis for the 1957 film, 12 Angry Men directed

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

Cooking Demonstration with Chef Violeta

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

It’s the Great American Pie Month and Chef Violeta from the Violet Velvet Cooking will demonstrate how to make the perfect homemade apple pie.  Samples will be provided.  Registration is required as space is limited. 

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

It’s the Great American Pie Month and Chef Violeta from the Violet Velvet Cooking will demonstrate how to make the perfect homemade apple pie.  Samples will be provided.  Registration is required as space is limited. 

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

Soundbath Meditation

Wednesday, February 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. 

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

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, February 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.

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

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

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

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

DIY Sugar Scrub

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Make a sugar scrub for continued self-care this winter.

For tweens and teens grades 6-12.

A minimum of 3 participants is required, or program may be cancelled.

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:

Make a sugar scrub for continued self-care this winter.

For tweens and teens grades 6-12.

A minimum of 3 participants is required, or program may be cancelled.

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

Zumba

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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. 

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

Club de lectura en español

Wednesday, February 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.

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, February 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. 

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

Valentine Slime Lab

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Make some Valentine’s Day themed slime just in time for the holiday! 

Minimum 3 registered or 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 some Valentine’s Day themed slime just in time for the holiday! 

Minimum 3 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

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

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, February 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.

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

Perler Pod

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult

Join us every first Saturday of the month and third Tuesday of the 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 every first Saturday of the month and third Tuesday of the 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.

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

Line Dancing

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Instructor Belynda from Lines N’ Motion will offer easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of fun line dances.  She’ll tailor the dances to the level of the participants.  So, put on your steppin’ shoes and get ready to move.&n

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

Instructor Belynda from Lines N’ Motion will offer easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of fun line dances.  She’ll tailor the dances to the level of the participants.  So, put on your steppin’ shoes and get ready to move.&n

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

Cat and Dog Bingo

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade

Spend a cold winter night playing Bingo with your family and friends. Prizes will be awarded! 

Minimum 3 registered or 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: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a cold winter night playing Bingo with your family and friends. Prizes will be awarded! 

Minimum 3 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

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

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.

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

Monday Movie Matinee

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

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