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Library Card Open House

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Learning, Technology, Español, Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a Library Card Open House.Whether you just received your library card, or you’ve had it for years, you can stop by to learn about all the benefits, resources, and servi...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Learning, Technology, Español, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Join us for a Library Card Open House.

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Family Movie Afternoon

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Spend a weekend afternoon enjoying a movie and snacks at the library! September movie will be Coraline.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Spend a weekend afternoon enjoying a movie and snacks at the library! 

September movie will be Coraline.

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Financial Aid Presentation

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Learning, Finance & Legal
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

This session discusses the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works. Learn how to apply, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pa...

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

This session discusses the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works. Learn how to apply, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college.

Tabletop Club

Tabletop Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Come join our gaming group to play board games! We’ve played Dungeons & Dragons, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Cards Against Humanity Family Edition, and more!  

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come join our gaming group to play board games! We’ve played Dungeons & Dragons, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Cards Against Humanity Family Edition, and more!  

In-Service Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024 for staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024 for staff training.

Guest Storytime: Mayor Tamburino

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, Mayor Tamburino will read some stories while kids enjoy a few snacks.  September 28 at 1:30 pm. After Storytime stay and hav...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, Mayor Tamburino will read some stories while kids enjoy a few snacks.  September 28 at 1:30 pm. 

Scribble Monster

Scribble Monster

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, after the storytime with Mayor Tamburino, kids can stay and enjoy some silly, interactive singing fun with the one and only Scribble M...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, after the storytime with Mayor Tamburino, kids can stay and enjoy some silly, interactive singing fun with the one and only Scribble Monster.  

STEM

STEM Drop-In

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Learning, Technology, Games & Activities, Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Middle Grade and Teens! Come tinker around with our techy toys! Stay for as long as you want to play.We have robotics, marbles, circuts, 3D doodling and more! For Ages 10-17 y...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Learning, Technology, Games & Activities, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Middle Grade and Teens! Come tinker around with our techy toys! Stay for as long as you want to play.

We have robotics, marbles, circuts, 3D doodling and more! 

For Ages 10-17 years. 

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Soundbath Meditation

Wednesday, October 2, 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: 19
Event Details:

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

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Zumba

Wednesday, October 9, 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 exercise group. 

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: 16
Event Details:

Come enjoy this energetic and fun exercise group. 

Supernatural Society

Supernatural Society

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Learning, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

We love to talk about all things spooky! You decide if the library is really haunted!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Learning, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We love to talk about all things spooky! 

You decide if the library is really haunted!

Ransom movie cover

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re watching Ransom! (1956) starring Glenn Ford and Juano Hernandez.  Hernandez, a Puerto Rican actor who earned a Golden Glo...

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:

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re watching Ransom! (1956) starring Glenn Ford and Juano Hernandez.  Hernandez, a Puerto Rican actor who earned a Golden Globe nomination for his 1st major movie rol

Medicare Open Enrollment

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Learning, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

Do you have questions about your healthcare options?  A representative from easyMed Insurance Services will be here to help you make the right decision.  October 18 ...

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

Do you have questions about your healthcare options?  A representative from easyMed Insurance Services will be here to help you make the right decision.  

STEM

STEM Drop-In

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Learning, Technology, Games & Activities, Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Middle Grade and Teens! Come tinker around with our techy toys! Stay for as long as you want to play.We have robotics, marbles, circuts, 3D doodling and more! For Ages 10-17 y...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Learning, Technology, Games & Activities, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Middle Grade and Teens! Come tinker around with our techy toys! Stay for as long as you want to play.

We have robotics, marbles, circuts, 3D doodling and more! 

For Ages 10-17 years. 

Teen Horror Movie Night

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Stop in to watch a spooky horror movie to get into the seasonal mood! Movie will be rated PG-13 or lower. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Stop in to watch a spooky horror movie to get into the seasonal mood! Movie will be rated PG-13 or lower. 

Guest Storytime: Hillside Fire Dept.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

A member of the Hillside Fire Department will be here at the library to read some stories.  We’ll have coloring sheets and a snack as we talk about Fire Prevention Month. ...

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

A member of the Hillside Fire Department will be here at the library to read some stories.  We’ll have coloring sheets and a snack as we talk about Fire Prevention Month.  Keep an eye out for a fire truck to stop by!!  

Tabletop Club

Tabletop Club

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Gaming
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Come join our gaming group to play board games! We’ve played Dungeons & Dragons, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Cards Against Humanity Family Edition, and more!  

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come join our gaming group to play board games! We’ve played Dungeons & Dragons, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Cards Against Humanity Family Edition, and more!  

Veteran’s Day Entertainment

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

World War 2 Radio Hour features a trio of live entertainers (Nostalgia Entertainment) as they reenact a 1940’s radio hour complete with music and dancing that is perfect for a...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

World War 2 Radio Hour features a trio of live entertainers (Nostalgia Entertainment) as they reenact a 1940’s radio hour complete with music and dancing that is perfect for all ages!  The show features Andrews Sisters-style songs, Abott

Night at the Museum movie cover

Family Movie Afternoon

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Spend a weekend afternoon enjoying a movie and snacks at the library! November movie will be Night at the Museum.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Spend a weekend afternoon enjoying a movie and snacks at the library! 

November movie will be Night at the Museum.

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Soundbath Meditation

Wednesday, November 6, 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. 

Medicare Open Enrollment

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Learning, Health & Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

Do you have questions about your healthcare options?  A representative from easyMed Insurance Services will be here to help you make the right decision.  November 6 ...

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

Do you have questions about your healthcare options?  A representative from easyMed Insurance Services will be here to help you make the right decision.  

Elmhurst Art Museum

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Offsite at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Offsite Event
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

It’s Art Museum Day!  We’re taking off for a visit to the Elmhurst Art Museum.  Enjoy the Magic and Imaginary Realms exhibit inspired by the whimsical world of the Neighb...

Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Offsite Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

It’s Art Museum Day!  We’re taking off for a visit to the Elmhurst Art Museum.  Enjoy the Magic and Imaginary Realms exhibit inspired by the whimsical world of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe created by Fred Rogers.  

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Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Event Details:

Our Veterans Day movie, On Borrowed Time (1939), stars Lionel Barrymore and Beulah Bondi.  Barrymore, the legendary American actor, played a significant role in raising f...

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:

Our Veterans Day movie, On Borrowed Time (1939), stars Lionel Barrymore and Beulah Bondi.  Barrymore, the legendary American actor, played a significant role in raising funds and entertaining the troops for Worl

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Zumba

Wednesday, November 13, 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 exercise group. 

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: 16
Event Details:

Come enjoy this energetic and fun exercise group.