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Letter to Santa

All Day 12/1 - 12/15
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. 

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Drop-In Disguise the Gingerbread Man

All Day 12/8 - 12/12
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. 

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Zumba

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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. 

Liza Sabogal

Taller financiero informativo en español

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Class, Learning, Español, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Esta presentación de educación financiera, busca ayudar a las personas y familias a comprender cómo funciona el dinero, cómo navegar el sistema financiero y cómo lograr sus objetivos mediante la aplicación de conceptos simples, desarrollando estra

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DIY Holiday cards

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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

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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. 

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. 

Bookworm Bunch Holiday Story-time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Children
Games & Activities, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with Miss Niki reading some fun stories and singing songs! 

Ideal for ages 2-4 years but all ages welcome.

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.

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.

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. 

Oreo Clash and Movie

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Middle Grade
Games & Activities, Movie
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle Grade
Program Type: Games & Activities, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Which Oreo flavor is the best? Cast your votes and watch a cozy movie on this winter evening. 

Minimum 5 registered or program may be subject to cancellation.

Chicago Bears 40th Anniversary Spirit Wear

All Day
All Ages
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Hillside Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Show your Chicago Bears Pride on January 26th as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1985 NFL Championship victory.  Stop in for a treat and let us see your Bears wear!

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. 

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. 

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.

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.