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Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed December 24 & 25 for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed December 24 & 25 for Christmas.

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

Mary Poppins BINGO and Movie Special

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Families
Event Details:

Join us for supercalifragilisticexpialidocious family fun as we celebrate the birthdays of both Dick Van Dyke (99) and Julie Andrews (89) with BINGO at 12:30 pm followed by th...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Families
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for supercalifragilisticexpialidocious family fun as we celebrate the birthdays of both Dick Van Dyke (99) and Julie Andrews (89) with BINGO at 12:30 pm followed by the movie at 1:00 pm. 

New Year

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed December 31 & January 1 for New Year's.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed December 31 & January 1 for New Year's.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

All Day
Hillside Public Library

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025.

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

Register for Programs

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Virtual
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Take an overview through our calendar and learn:   How to Register?Look for specific programs.Register more than 1 person.Cancel registrations.See the recurring even...

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults, Families
Program Type: Class, Virtual
Event Details:

Take an overview through our calendar and learn:   

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Winter Bingo

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Warm up with the library with a round of Winter BINGO for prizes!  For Pre-K through Teens

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Warm up with the library with a round of Winter BINGO for prizes!  For Pre-K through Teens

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, February 5, 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.

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

Career Planning

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers, Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Event Details:

Come in to discuss career exploration for 8th grade- 10th grade students. The brief presentation introduces students to ways they can identify their interests and explore related c...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Program Type: Jobs & Careers, Presentation, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come in to discuss career exploration for 8th grade- 10th grade students.

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 "Families" group.

Valentine's Day Celebration

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Event Details:

Play Valentine’s Day BINGO and stay to make your own Valentines. Fore Pre-K through Teens   

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Play Valentine’s Day BINGO and stay to make your own Valentines. Fore Pre-K through Teens   

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 "Families" group.

Family Movie Afternoon

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a cozy afternoon watching a movie.  Blankets, stuffies, and pajamas are encouraged! 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a cozy afternoon watching a movie.  Blankets, stuffies, and pajamas are encouraged! 

Presidents Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for Presidents Day.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for Presidents Day.

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

Library Card Management

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Virtual
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Access to your library card account and learn the basics to manage it:SwanLibbyWebsite CatalogPut a book on holdLinked accountsChange your PINVideo will be posted on Facebook/Insta...

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults, Families
Program Type: Class, Virtual
Event Details:

Access to your library card account and learn the basics to manage it:

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, February 19, 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Bookworm Bunch Story-time

Thursday, February 20, 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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. 

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

Sanrio BINGO

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Event Details:

Do you love Hello Kitty?  Play our themed Bingo for Hello Kitty prizes!  Ages 10-18 years.  

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Do you love Hello Kitty?  Play our themed Bingo for Hello Kitty prizes!  

Ages 10-18 years.  

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 "Families" group.

Pancake Storytime

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families
Event Details:

It’s National Pancake Day!  Join us after hours for flap-jack related stories and yummy breakfast for dinner generously donated by JK’s Restaurant! PJs and stuffies are welcom...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

It’s National Pancake Day!  Join us after hours for flap-jack related stories and yummy breakfast for dinner generously donated by JK’s Restaurant! PJs and stuffies are welcome.