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Dr. Annette Bochenek

An Afternoon at the Oscars: Academy Awards History

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s time to get red carpet-ready!

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Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

The winner of six Academy Awards, A Place in the Sun, tells the story of factory worker who meets and falls in love with an heiress, but his future is jeopardized by a previous affair.  The 1951 film stars Montg

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Perler Pod

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
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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Club de lectura en español

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Español, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Si le gusta leer y quiere pasar un tiempo agradable conociendo a nuevas personas, le invitamos a formar parte de nuestro club de lectura en español.

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Perler Pod

5:15pm–7:15pm
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 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.

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. 

Giant Garden Painting

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Middle Grade
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help Miss Niki get ready for Summer Reading!  Help paint a beautiful cardboard garden. 

Requires a minimum of 3 people registered or the program may be subject to cancellation. 

 

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.

Air Dry Clay

5:00pm–6:30pm
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:

Drop in to use our air-dry clay to create all sorts of things! Let your imagination run wild. Clay projects can be left at the library to dry for 24 hours, or you can take them home to dry. Grades 6-12.
Registration is not required.

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. 

Spring Break BINGO

All Day 3/30–4/4
Middle Grade, Young Adult
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. More details to be announced on Teen Blog closer to date.

Air Dry Clay

11:00am–3:00pm
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:

Drop in to use our air-dry clay to create all sorts of things! Let your imagination run wild. Clay projects can be left at the library to dry for 24 hours, or you can take them home to dry. Grades 6-12.
Registration is not required.

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. 

Pringles Clash and Movie

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Middle Grade
Movie
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taste test Pringles chips and watch a family movie! 

Requires a minimum of 3 people registered or the program may be subject to cancellation. 

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.

Perler Pod

5:15pm–7:15pm
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 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.

Earth Day Celebration

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

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun green themed party. We’ll have a craft, bingo, and story-time!  
Requires a minimum of 3 people registered or the program may be subject to cancellation. 

 

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.

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. 

DIY Zen Garden

5:30pm–6:45pm
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:

Practice some mindfulness and relaxation by creating and customizing your own zen garden! All supplies will be provided.  Minimum 3 registrants required or program may be cancelled.  Grades 6-12.  

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
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. 

Hula Hoop Weaving

5:30pm–7:00pm
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 a cool art project with hula hoops! 

Requires a minimum of 3 people registered or the program may be subject to cancellation.  

 

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.

Grad Cap Decorating

All Day 5/11–5/22
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:

Drop in and decorate your grad cap at the Hillside Public Library. Basic supplies and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.  Middle school and high school graduates (8th and 12th grade).  Registration is not r

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. 

Perler Pod

5:15pm–7:15pm
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 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

6:30pm–7:00pm
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:

Bring your favorite stuffie to the library for a night among the books! You come for a craft and story-time and your stuffie spends the night at the library. Stuffies and pictures can be picked up the next day!

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.

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.