Upcoming Events

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Perler Pod

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

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Cat and Dog Bingo

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a cold winter night playing Bingo with your family and friends. Prizes will be awarded! 

Minimum 3 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

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Bookworm Bunch Story-time

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

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Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:45pm - 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 1:45 PM.  Movie begins at 2:00 PM.  Ends by 4:30 PM  

R.L. Stine

Illinois Libraries Present

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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

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Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Cat and Dog Bingo

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Middle Grade
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend a cold winter night playing Bingo with your family and friends. Prizes will be awarded! 

Minimum 3 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

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. 

LEGO Club

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

LEGO Club

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

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. 

LEGO Club

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

LEGO Club

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

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.

Los cuentos de Pura Belpré

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Middle Grade
Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebremos el cierre de la semana de la biblioteca conociendo la historia de Pura Belpré. 

Después del cuento haremos marionetas de papel. 

Disclaimer(s)

Cuidador/Tutor

Un cuidador/tutor debe estar presente durante todo el evento acompañando al menor. No se permite dejar solos a los menores. 

LEGO Club

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

Lotería

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebremos el 5 de Mayo. 

La lotería es un juego tradicional que se juega en México y otros países hispanohablantes, ven a divertirte con nosotros, tendremos premios para todas las edades. 

LEGO Club

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

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. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

LEGO Club

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

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.