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Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving.

The Warming Project

10:00am - 1:00pm
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families
Event Details:

We’re excited to host Mike Agruss Law for a wonderful warming event for kids! Agruss Law is generously donating 300 winter coats for kids.

Raina Telgemeier Craft and Watch Party

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Children, Middle Grade, Families
Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Kids can come in their PJs to make a themed-craft and then stay to watch a virtual discussion with this popular comic author and illustrator.  

Guest Storytime: Hillside Police Dept.

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families, All Ages
Reading, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

A member of the Hillside Police Department will be here at the library to read some stories.  We’ll have a craft, coloring sheets and a snack as we talk about safety tips.  Keep an eye out for a police vehicle to stop by!!  

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.

Christmas

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

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

Mary Poppins BINGO and Movie Special

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Children, Middle Grade, Families
Games & Activities, Movie
Open
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: 16
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
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
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Winter Bingo

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Games & Activities
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

LEGO Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Middle Grade, Families
Games & Activities
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.

Valentine's Day Celebration

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
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   

Family Movie Afternoon

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Families
Movie
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
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

LEGO Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Middle Grade, Families
Games & Activities
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.

Bookworm Bunch Story-time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies, Children, Families
Reading, Storytime
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. 

Pancake Storytime

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Families
Storytime
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.