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 (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
All Day						Closing In-Service Day All Day Branches: Hillside Public Library Description: The library will be closed on Friday, April 24, 2026 for staff training.
11 am		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Line Dancing 11:00am–12:00pm Young Adult, Adults Health & Wellness Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Young Adult, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Instructor Belynda from Lines N’ Motion will offer easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of fun line dances. She’ll tailor the dances to the level of the participants. So, put on your steppin’ shoes and get ready to move.&n					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group Los cuentos de Pura Belpré 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Middle Grade Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group Open Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Middle Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Español, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Celebremos el cierre de la semana de la biblioteca conociendo la historia de Pura Belpré. Después del cuento haremos marionetas de papel. Disclaimer(s) Cuidador/Tutor Un cuidador/tutor debe estar presente durante todo el evento acompañando al menor. No se permite dejar solos a los menores.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Manualidad (programa en español) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Español 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: Arts & Crafts, Español Registration Required Event Details: Si te encanta crear y pasar un rato divertido, ¡Este lugar es para ti!. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados y no hay costo por participar. Es necesario registrarse.
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2 pm							Reservation Illinos Asscociation Of School Nurses 2:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting IASN coffee with board. Coffee with board is a recurring in-person forum that provides IASN members with direct access to the board directors.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Middle Grade" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Perler Pod 5:15pm–7:15pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group Green Party 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Middle Grade Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Middle Grade" group Open Library Branch: Hillside Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Middle Grade Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day with this fun green themed party. We’ll have a craft, bingo, and story-time! Requires a minimum of 3 people registered or the program may be subject to cancellation. 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.
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.