Hillside Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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

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Sun-Mon: Closed

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

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Cat and Dog Bingo

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Open

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.

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Bookworm Bunch Story-time

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Open

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

Open

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

Black History Month Celebration

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

Open

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.

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 (3/29)	Mon (3/30)	Tue (3/31)	Wed (4/01)	Thu (4/02)	Fri (4/03)	Sat (4/04)
All Day		This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Spring Break BINGO All Day 3/30–4/4 Middle Grade, Young Adult Games & Activities This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Grades 6-12. More details to be announced on Teen Blog closer to date.
11 am					This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Air Dry Clay 11:00am–3:00pm Middle Grade, Young Adult Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Room: Upstairs Age Group: Middle Grade, Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in to use our air-dry clay to create all sorts of things! Let your imagination run wild. Clay projects can be left at the library to dry for 24 hours, or you can take them home to dry. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required.
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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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.		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series 2:15pm–3:15pm Young Adult, Adults Presentation Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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.
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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Presents Series 5:15pm–6:00pm Young Adult, Adults Presentation Open Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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.
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Mixed Stitchers 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Knit & Crochet Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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.