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Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you have a passion for reading, or just want to make new friends check out our book discussion group.  Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Book Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm. 

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Soundbath Meditation

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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Narcan Training

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults can get hands-on instruction on using this lifesaving spray in a 1-hour class taught by the University of Illinois Extension.

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Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Conversation, snacks, and beverages at 1:30 PM.  Movie begins at 2:00 PM.  Ends by 4:30 PM  

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Art Class

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get crafty and chatty while you let your creativity run wild in this fun-filled art class just for grown-ups.  Ms. Melissa will have a colorful art project to share.  

Registration required.

 

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Bookworm Bunch Story-time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children, Families
Reading, Storytime
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. 

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Zoo Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Niki and staff from the Brookfield Zoo for nature-themed stories, singing, snacks, and an interactive zoo activity.

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Bookworm Bunch Story-time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Children, Families
Reading, Storytime
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. 

In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Labor Day

All 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
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
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

New Year

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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