Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

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

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 on Teen Blog.

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

Grades 6-12. More details on Teen Blog.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

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

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, April 3, 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

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Being a First-Generation Student

Transitioning to college can be challenging, and first-generation students often face unique questions and concerns as they take this important step.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:
Being a First-Generation Student

Transitioning to college can be challenging, and first-generation students often face unique questions and concerns as they take this important step.

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

Club de lectura en español

Wednesday, April 8, 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, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

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

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, April 10, 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, April 13, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

Harvey is the 1950 story of Elwood P.

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

Harvey is the 1950 story of Elwood P.

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

Zumba

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
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. 

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

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

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Illinois Libraries Present

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

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

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, April 17, 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

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
Financial Aid Offer Comparison Workshop

This workshop is designed to help seniors and parents evaluate financial aid offers from colleges.

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

This workshop is designed to help seniors and parents evaluate financial aid offers from colleges.

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

Bookworm Bunch Storytime

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Families

Read stories and sing songs with Miss Niki! Ideal for ages 2-4 years, but all children are welcome! 

A caregiver must be present. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children, Families
Program Type: Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spring Off-Site Event: Triton Circus

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults

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

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:

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

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

Line Dancing

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Manualidad (programa en español)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Español
Age Group:
Adults

Si te encanta crear y pasar un rato divertido, ¡Este lugar es para ti!.

Todos los materiales serán proporcionados y no hay costo por participar.

Es necesario registrarse. 


 

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

Si te encanta crear y pasar un rato divertido, ¡Este lugar es para ti!.

Todos los materiales serán proporcionados y no hay costo por participar.

Es necesario registrarse. 


 

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.