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Chair and Floor Yoga

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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.

Bath Bombs

DIY Bath Bomb

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.  

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Line Dancing

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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. 

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Soundbath Meditation

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

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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.

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.

Manualidad (programa en español)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Español
Open
Registration Required
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. 


 

Line Dancing

9:30am–10:30am
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

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.

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 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. 

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  

Illinois Libraries Present

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Presentation, Virtual
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

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. 

Black History Month Celebration

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

Musician, historian, radio and TV personality Clarence Goodman will present his show, Emancipation to Inauguration: From the Shotgun Shack to the White House – The Black Experience in ChiTown.  Mr.

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.