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HPL supports community engagement, education, personal growth, and cultural diversity.

02/03/2026

🥧 Celebrate Great American Pies Month at the library! Chef Violeta will demonstrate how to make the perfect homemade apple pie—from flaky crust to cozy filling. Best part? Samples will be provided! 🥧🍎

📅 Wednesday, February 4
⏰ 1:00 PM (Prior to at 2:00 PM)
📍 Hillside Public Library

🍏 Did you know? The first printed apple pie recipe appeared in England way back in 1381—and what says love more than a homemade apple pie? Bake one for someone special this year. ❤️

01/31/2026

🐾📚 Brookfield Zoo Storytime at the Library! ❄️🎨

Tired of being stuck in the house with the kids during this cold, snowy weather? We’ve got the perfect outing! staff will be back at the library to host a special with Ms. Niki, plus a fun winter craft the kids will love.

🗓 Monday, February 2
⏰ 10:00 AM
👶🧒 Ideal for babies and youth ages

Bundle up, get out of the house, and join us for a cozy, fun-filled morning. We can’t wait to see you! 😊 RSVP here: https://hillsidepl.librarycalendar.com/event/zoo-storytime-3470

01/28/2026

Use your Public Library card to stream all the latest music along with golden oldies all for FREE! It's a service we offer all our patrons. Learn more about Freegal Music and all our other databases here: https://hillsidelibrary.org/digital-media/freegal-music/

01/21/2026

Ever wonder what your handwriting reveals about your personality? Or do you want to find out more about family or friends from their writing? Come hear and participate in this unique session presented by expert graphologist Lorrisa Julianus. You'll examine celebrity writing samples and provide your own writing for analysis. Coffee and snacks provided.
📅 Saturday, January 24 – 10:00 AM
RSVP here: https://hillsidepl.librarycalendar.com/event/handwriting-analysis-3356

01/16/2026

¡Únete a nosotros para una sesión de manualidades con la Sra. Palmira! La biblioteca proporciona todos los materiales y la participación es gratuita. 21 de enero a las 12:00 Inscríbete aquí:
https://hillsidepl.librarycalendar.com/event/manualidad-programa-en-espanol-3230

01/14/2026

Welcome back, Corporal Reiter! 💙🚓📚
We're thrilled to welcome back one of our favorite Village of Hillside Police Department officers! We’re grateful for the strong partnership and support we share—it truly helps keep our library a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Speaking of safe, Corporal Reiter is sporting the new Motorola SVX body-worn camera system! Hillside is proud to be the first police department in the nation to receive and utilize this cutting-edge technology, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, transparency, and community safety.

Thank you for all you do for our community, Corporal Reiter. It’s great to have you back!

In the photo, Corporal Reiter is pictured with our Facilities Manager, Sandy Martinez.
Learn more about the Village here: https://www.hillside-il.org/hillside-home-page/pages/government

Keep up with library activities here: https://hillsidelibrary.org/

01/09/2026

It's time to get cozy with a good book and participate in our annual Winter Reading Challenge! All ages from ANYWHERE can join the fun and stay warm with some good reads. 5 books gets you entered for a prize! You can get started with our easy paper log here: https://hillsidelibrary.org/hillside-librarys-winter-read-a-thon/

12/13/2025

Do you have gifts to wrap you don't want the kiddos to see? Bring them to the library next week and we'll have supplies and volunteers from Proviso West High School and Proviso Township High Schools District 209 to wrap them.
📅 December 15 – 4-7:00 PM
📅 December 20 – 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

And don't forget to fill out your Letter to Santa while you're here!

12/08/2025

🎁🎄MAKE SOMETHING MAGICAL TONIGHT! ✨❄️
Create the holiday centerpiece everyone will be talking about!
Join Ms. Maura tonight to make a whimsical craft where we’re turning a book into a stunning holiday decoration. YES — a book! 📚✨

Spots are open, supplies are ready, and no crafting experience is needed. Just bring your creativity and a friend to enjoy a relaxing, cozy crafting evening with us!

📅 December 8 – 6:00 PM
❤️ Perfect for gifting or keeping! (Don't worry, we won't tell anyone you made it for FREE at the library!)
RSVP Here: https://hillsidepl.librarycalendar.com/event/craft-corner-3343

12/05/2025

❄️🧥Our annual winter celebration and , is happening tomorrow on December 6 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
We’ll have free coats for kids and adults, generously provided by Mike Agruss Law. There will also be tons of cozy fun:
☕️Hot cocoa bar by Pilot Petes Coffee & Treats
✨ Performance by the Hillside School District 93 Kids Choir
✨ Games, crafts, and photo op with a visitor from the North Pole 🎅💚

And the fun doesn’t stop here—there are more activities all winter long!

➡️ Visit www.hillsidelibrary.org for details.

12/02/2025

Take a shopping break and join us for these programs this week. We also have our sewing circle on Thursday at 6:00 PM and chair and yoga class on Friday at 12:30 PM. Registration is encouraged: https://hillsidepl.librarycalendar.com/events/month

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405 N. Hillside Avenue
Hillside, IL
60162

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17084497510

Website

https://hillsidelibrary.org/

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