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Air Dry Clay

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.

El cuaderno de Noah

Club de lectura en español

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

LEGO

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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. 

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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. 

Illinos Asscociation Of School Nurses

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

IASN coffee with board. Coffee with board is a recurring in-person forum that provides IASN members with direct access to the board directors.

Monday Movie Matinee

1:45pm–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:

We’re celebrating Gary Cooper’s 125th birthday with Friendly Persuasion.  It’s the 1956 story about a Quaker family in southern Indiana during the American Civil War.

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. 

Mixed Stitchers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Knit & Crochet
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun 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.

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. 

Adult Book Discussion

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you have a passion for reading, or just want to make new friends check out our book discussion group.  Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Book Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm. 

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. 

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.

Mixed Stitchers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Knit & Crochet
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun 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.

Muffins with Mom

10:00am–11:30am
Children, Adults, Families
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Families
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids can bring Mom, Grandma (or their favorite grown-up) to enjoy muffins and a drink. Create a special Mother’s Day craft with Mrs. Heflin from Hillside School at 10:30 AM. Kids can color and enjoy free play time.  

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

Monday Movie Matinee

1:45pm–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:

We’re putting a spotlight on the challenges of affordable housing with Apartment for Peggy.  A retired professor rents his attic apartment to pregnant Peggy and her GI-Bill-student husband.  This 1948 film stars William Holden,

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.

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. 

Mixed Stitchers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Knit & Crochet
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Knit & Crochet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun 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.

Bookworm Bunch Storytime

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. 

Monday Movie Matinee

1:45pm–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:

Just in time for the start of the French Open, we’re watching Strangers on a Train for Tennis Month.  Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 thriller follows a psychopath who tries to forcibly persuade a tennis star to agree to murder.

Adult Craft Corner: Book Bedazzle

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to decorate book covers with decorative stones transforming them into custom, sparkling art pieces. 

Feel free to bring your own book to decorate or pick one from our free shelf.