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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 "Adults" group

Funeral Preplanning Seminar

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Annetta D'Oronzo, a Licensed Preplanning Adviser, will give a talk on living in the present while preparing for the future.  She’ll discuss how to avoid disputes and grief spending along with tips to lower funeral costs.

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

Annetta D'Oronzo, a Licensed Preplanning Adviser, will give a talk on living in the present while preparing for the future.  She’ll discuss how to avoid disputes and grief spending along with tips to lower funeral costs.

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. 

Presidents Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 for Presidents Day.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 for Presidents Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Illinois Libraries Present

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

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

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black History Month Celebration

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Hillside Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Musician, historian, radio and TV personality Clarence Goodman will present his show, Emancipation to Inauguration: From the Shotgun Shack to the White House – The Black Experience in ChiTown.  Mr.

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

Musician, historian, radio and TV personality Clarence Goodman will present his show, Emancipation to Inauguration: From the Shotgun Shack to the White House – The Black Experience in ChiTown.  Mr.

In-Service Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Friday, April 24, 2026 for staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, April 24, 2026 for staff training.

Memorial Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Juneteenth

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

Independence Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day.

Labor Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

In-Service Day

All Day
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed on Friday, April 24, 2026 for staff training.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, April 24, 2026 for staff training.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Hillside Public Library

The library will be closed November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving.

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.

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.