Hillside Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Hillside Public Library
405 Hillside Ave.
Hillside, IL 60162
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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.

Christmas in Connecticut movie poster

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Young Adult, Adults

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Lunch and great conversation begins at 1:30 PM. Movie begins at 2:00 PM. Ends by 4:30 PM

Holiday Gift Wrapping Drop-in

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Hillside Public Library

Room: Upstairs

Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your gifts to the library. We’ll have all the supplies and volunteer elves from the Proviso High School here to wrap your holiday presents.

Manualidad (programa en español)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Open

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.

Bookworm Bunch Holiday Story-time

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Open

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/03)	Mon (8/04)	Tue (8/05)	Wed (8/06)	Thu (8/07)	Fri (8/08)	Sat (8/09)
9 am							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group Project Backpack 2025 9:00am–1:00pm Children, Middle Grade Learning This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Age Group: Children, Middle Grade Program Type: Learning Event Details: We're thrilled to provide FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies for students K-5. One backpack per student (while supplies last). We'll have face painting and crafts.
10 am							This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Book Lovers Day 10:00am–2:00pm Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, All Ages Games & Activities, Reading This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Room: Upstairs Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities, Reading Event Details: We’ll have free books and other items for patrons to take.
11 am
12 pm						This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Chair and Floor Yoga 12:30pm–1:30pm Young Adult, Adults Class, Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Book Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Enjoy snacks, beverages, and engaging conversation.
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Soundbath Meditation 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult, Adults Class, Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Reading Finale 5:00pm–7:00pm Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages Games & Activities, Reading This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Age Group: Babies, Children, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adults, Families, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities, Reading Event Details: You won’t want to miss our Summer Reading Finale. Our special guests from Incredible Bats will be here at 5:30 pm.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Families" group LEGO Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Middle Grade, Families Games & Activities Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Room: Upstairs Age Group: Children, Middle Grade, Families 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.
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Mixed Stitchers 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Knit & Crochet Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Knit & Crochet Registration Required Event Details: Bring your own project and come knit or crochet with this fun group.