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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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Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series

5:30pm–6:00pm
Young Adult, Adults
Presentation
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:
All about Scholarships & Trivia

This session introduces students to the scholarship application process, highlighting the key components of an application, tips for submitting successful applications, and integrates re

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series

5:15pm–6:00pm
Young Adult, Adults
Presentation
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:
Managing College Costs

The goal of this presentation is to get students started thinking about their college budget.

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series

2:15pm–3:15pm
Young Adult, Adults
Presentation
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:
Being a First-Generation Student

Transitioning to college can be challenging, and first-generation students often face unique questions and concerns as they take this important step.

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series

2:15pm–3:15pm
Young Adult, Adults
Presentation
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:
Financial Aid Offer Comparison Workshop

This workshop is designed to help seniors and parents evaluate financial aid offers from colleges.

In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

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.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Hillside Public Library
Description:

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

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.