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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group

Letter to Santa

All Day 12/1–12/15
Babies, Children, Middle Grade
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Submit your child's letter to Santa and fill out our quick Get to Know You form so the library can send them off and collect a response! Only a letter back from Santa will be given, no gifts. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group

Drop-In Disguise the Gingerbread Man

All Day 12/8–12/12
Babies, Children, Middle Grade
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Stop in the library to help disguise the gingerbread men so he won’t get eaten! 

Gingerbread Men will be displayed in the Youth Room. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

DIY Holiday cards

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let the library supply your holiday card needs.  Come in to make a card or two for your loved ones. All ages welcome! Minimum 3 registered or program may be subject to cancellation

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair and Floor Yoga

12:30pm–1:30pm
Young Adult, Adults
Class, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Movie Matinee

1:30pm–4:30pm
Young Adult, Adults
Movie
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lunch and great conversation begins at 1:30 PM.  Movie begins at 2:00 PM.  Ends by 4:30 PM  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Holiday Gift Wrapping Drop-in

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your gifts to the library. We’ll have all the supplies and volunteer elves from the Proviso High School here to wrap your holiday presents. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair and Floor Yoga

12:30pm–1:30pm
Young Adult, Adults
Class, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Holiday Gift Wrapping Drop-in

10:00am–12:30pm
Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your gifts to the library. We’ll have all the supplies and volunteer elves from the Proviso High School here to wrap your holiday presents. 

Christmas

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

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

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair and Floor Yoga

12:30pm–1:30pm
Young Adult, Adults
Class, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

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.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair and Floor Yoga

12:30pm–1:30pm
Young Adult, Adults
Class, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

This event is in the "Middle Grade" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

DIY Bath Bomb

1:30pm–2:30pm
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 bath bomb to use for self-care this winter. 

For tweens and teens grades 6-12.

A minimum of 3 registrants required.  

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Line Dancing

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult, Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Instructor Belynda from Lines N’ Motion will offer easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of fun line dances.  She’ll tailor the dances to the level of the participants.  So, put on your steppin’ shoes and get ready to move.&n

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Soundbath Meditation

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult, Adults
Class, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group

Winter Hat Decorating

6:00pm–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:

Feeling the chills? The library will have hats to come and adorn with our iron-on decals! The library will provide hats but you are welcome to bring in your own hat, gloves, or scarf.  

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair and Floor Yoga

12:30pm–1:30pm
Young Adult, Adults
Class, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Narcan Training

10:00am–11:00am
Young Adult, Adults
Class, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Movie Matinee

1:30pm–4:30pm
Young Adult, Adults
Movie
Open
Registration Required
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  

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Art Class

5:30pm–6:30pm
Young Adult, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Class
Open
Registration Required
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.

 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba

9:30am–10:30am
Young Adult, Adults
Class, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ms. Alejandra leads this fun and energetic dance fitness class. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Club de lectura en español

12:00pm–1:00pm
Young Adult, Adults
Book Club, Español, Reading
Open
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Middle Grade" group

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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair and Floor Yoga

12:30pm–1:30pm
Young Adult, Adults
Class, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Class, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a midday break and join us for some in-person yoga. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the library. Participate on the floor or seated in a chair.

Registration is encouraged.