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Bookworm Bunch Story-time

Saturday, February 21, 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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Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:30pm
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 1:45 PM.  Movie begins at 2:00 PM.  Ends by 4:30 PM  

R.L. Stine

Illinois Libraries Present

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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

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Black History Month Celebration

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

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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.

Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

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.

Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, April 24, 2026 for staff training.

Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees regular meeting.

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.