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LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Al Roker’s Recipes to Live bookcover

Lunch Time Cookbook Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Show off your culinary skills and bring your appetite to the Lunchtime Cookbook Club.  How it works: The library chooses a cookbook, you pick a recipe from that book...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Show off your culinary skills and bring your appetite to the Lunchtime Cookbook Club.  

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Marshmallow and Toothpick Challenge

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Event Details:

Stretch your architectural skills and see what you can build with only marshmallows and toothpicks. Build on your own or with family and friends. Registration Required. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Stretch your architectural skills and see what you can build with only marshmallows and toothpicks. Build on your own or with family and friends. 

Registration Required. 

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Grad Cap Decorating

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Are you graduating from middle school, high school, or college this year? Come decorate your graduation caps!  Feel free to bring your own materials, if needed, but basic supp...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Are you graduating from middle school, high school, or college this year? Come decorate your graduation caps!  Feel free to bring your own materials, if needed, but basic supplies will be provided. 

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

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Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
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...

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:

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.

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Grad Cap Decorating

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Are you graduating from middle school, high school, or college this year? Come decorate your graduation caps!  Feel free to bring your own materials, if needed, but basic supp...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Are you graduating from middle school, high school, or college this year? Come decorate your graduation caps!  Feel free to bring your own materials, if needed, but basic supplies will be provided. 

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Teddy Bear Picnic

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Middle Grade
Event Details:

Dress up and bring your favorite stuffy to our teddy bear picnic.  Light refreshments will be served.  We plan to be outdoors, however, if there is inclement weather...

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

Dress up and bring your favorite stuffy to our teddy bear picnic.  Light refreshments will be served.  

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Drop-In Study Days

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Learning, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for finals? Spend your time at the library.  We’ll have snacks, calming music, and coloring pages to help keep your mind focused. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Learning, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for finals? Spend your time at the library.  We’ll have snacks, calming music, and coloring pages to help keep your mind focused. 

Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

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

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

A colorful poster promoting a play dough club, featuring children happily playing with play dough creations.

Play Dough Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Play dough is great for sensory play. Stop in to play with our dough and accessories. For ages 1-4 years.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Play dough is great for sensory play. 
Stop in to play with our dough and accessories. 
For ages 1-4 years.

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Financial Well-Being Classes

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Finance & Legal
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Event Details:

Want to be ready for Summer Travel season? We’re tackling a plan to Manage Debt so you can travel with peace of mind. Light refreshments provided courtesy of Elmhurst Ban...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Class, Finance & Legal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Want to be ready for Summer Travel season? We’re tackling a plan to Manage Debt so you can travel with peace of mind.

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Drop-In Study Days

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Learning, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for finals? Spend your time at the library.  We’ll have snacks, calming music, and coloring pages to help keep your mind focused. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Learning, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for finals? Spend your time at the library.  We’ll have snacks, calming music, and coloring pages to help keep your mind focused. 

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Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Month

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.A representative from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Metro Suburban will be on-hand to provide information on resources and answer ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

A representative from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Metro Suburban will be on-hand to provide information on resources and answer questions in a confidential setting.

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Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
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...

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:

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.

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Drop-In Study Days

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Learning, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for finals? Spend your time at the library.  We’ll have snacks, calming music, and coloring pages to help keep your mind focused. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Learning, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for finals? Spend your time at the library.  We’ll have snacks, calming music, and coloring pages to help keep your mind focused. 

Driver

AARP Smart Driver Class

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

COST: $20 for AARP members and$25 for non-members. Cash or check ONLY.Please bring payment along with a driver’s license on the 1st day of class.Participants must attend both sessi...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

COST: $20 for AARP members and
$25 for non-members. Cash or check ONLY.

Please bring payment along with a driver’s license on the 1st day of class.

Participants must attend both sessions to be certified.

 
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LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 28, 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.

Driver

AARP Smart Driver Class

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

COST: $20 for AARP members and$25 for non-members. Cash or check ONLY.Please bring payment along with a driver’s license on the 1st day of class.Participants must attend both sessi...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

COST: $20 for AARP members and
$25 for non-members. Cash or check ONLY.

Please bring payment along with a driver’s license on the 1st day of class.

Participants must attend both sessions to be certified.

 
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Drop-In Study Days

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Learning, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for finals? Spend your time at the library.  We’ll have snacks, calming music, and coloring pages to help keep your mind focused. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Learning, Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for finals? Spend your time at the library.  We’ll have snacks, calming music, and coloring pages to help keep your mind focused. 

Knit image

Mixed Stitchers

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Knit & Crochet
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Image of a person doing beginner yoga poses

Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adults
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...

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:

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.