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Bookworm Bunch Story-time

Saturday, January 17, 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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Perler Pod

Tuesday, January 20, 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 every first Saturday of the month and third Tuesday of the 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.

Manualidad (programa en español)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Únase a nosotros para hacer una manualidad.

Todos los materiales serán proporcionados. 


 

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Oreo Clash and Movie

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Which Oreo flavor is the best? Cast your votes and watch a cozy movie on this winter evening. 

Minimum 5 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

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Handwriting Analysis

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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

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Western Springs Theatre "12 Angry Jurors"

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:15pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Offsite Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’re heading to the Western Springs Theatre to see the play, 12 Angry Jurors.  This unforgettable courtroom drama was written by Reginald Rose and was the basis for the 1957 film, 12 Angry Men directed

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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.

Perler Pod

5:30pm–7:00pm
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every first Saturday of the month and third Tuesday of the 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.

Oreo Clash and Movie

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Middle Grade
Games & Activities, Movie
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Which Oreo flavor is the best? Cast your votes and watch a cozy movie on this winter evening. 

Minimum 5 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

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. 

DIY Sugar Scrub

6:30pm–7:30pm
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a sugar scrub for continued self-care this winter.

For tweens and teens grades 6-12.

A minimum of 3 participants is required, or program may be cancelled.

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. 

Valentine Slime Lab

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

Make some Valentine’s Day themed slime just in time for the holiday! 

Minimum 3 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Perler Pod

5:30pm–7:00pm
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every first Saturday of the month and third Tuesday of the 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.

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.

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. 

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.