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Join Boogie Woogie Babies in a 30 minute dance class. Enjoy singing, dancing while bonding and burning a few calories. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 10am on Fri. April 30th.
Put on your Pj's, grab your favorite book and read to a kind therapy dog. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 5pm on Mon. May 3rd to receive the Zoom link information.
Pick up a Flower Vase Kit for Mother's Day. One per family. Online registration required.
Join Coach Chess Bobby Stewart, founder of King Knights Chess will virtually teach chess for youth ages 5 to 13. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 4pm on Wed. May 5th to receive the Zoom link information.
Join Ms. Stephanie in an ONLINE discussion of the graphic novel "Dog Man: Mothering Heights" by Dav Pilkey. Another light-hearted tale of found family and friendship. To attend this virtual event, please register no LATER THAN 3pm on Friday, May 7th to receive the Zoom link.
Hillside Shoprite Dietitian Ms. Robin, will teach you how to prep and cook a meal. Parent/Guardian supervision is required. Ages 6 & up. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 3:00pm on Tues. May 11th to receive the Zoom link information. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 2 onion, chopped 3 spring onions, chopped […]
Pick up a Crystal Growing Kit. One per family. Online registration required.
Put on your Pj's, grab your favorite book and read to a kind therapy dog. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 5pm on Mon. May 17th to receive the Zoom link information.
Join Coach Chess Bobby Stewart, founder of King Knights Chess will virtually teach chess for youth ages 5 to 13. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 4pm on Wed. May 19th to receive the Zoom link information.
Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 5pm the day of the scheduled meeting and a link will be emailed to the email address you provide at registration.
Open Mic/Mental Health Awareness Poets, spoken word artists, singers & musicians are invited. Performers email snesmith@hillsidepl.org by Wed. May 19th. To attend this event, please register NO LATER THAN 5pm on Fri. May 21st to receive the Zoom link information.
Hillside Shoprite Dietitian Ms. Robin, will teach you how to prep and cook a meal. Parent/Guardian supervision is required. Ages 8 & up. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 3:00pm on Tues. May 25th to receive the Zoom link information. Ingredients: 1½ cups Masarica (also known as masa harina or corn […]
MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCE REQUIRED. Join Ms. Carol as she teaches the youth basic yoga poses and practice meditation. Bring your mat or towel. To attend this outdoor event, please register NO LATER THAN 4pm on Thurs. June 3rd.
MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCE REQUIRED. Join Ms. Stephanie on the library lawn to discuss the graphic novel "Avengers Assembly" by Preeti Chhibber. An empowering story with a diverse cast of young heroes. Bring your lawn chair or mat. Grades 4-7. To attend this outdoor event, register NO LATER THAN 3pm on Friday, June 4th.
MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCE REQUIRED. Bring your own lawn chair or mat, grab your favorite book and read to a kind therapy dog before bedtime. To attend this outdoor event, please register NO LATER THAN 3pm on Mondays, June 7th.
Join Coach Chess Bobby Stewart, founder of King Knights will virtually teach chess youth ages 5-13. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 4pm on Wednesday, June 9th to receive zoom link information.
MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCE REQUIRED. On the library lawn, Hillside Shoprite Dietitian Ms. Robin will teach the youth how to prep and cook a light snack. Bring your lawn chair, mat or towel. To attend this outdoor event, please register NO LATER THAN 3pm on Thurs. June 10th.
Storytime with songs, finger plays and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. Registration required. Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. June 10th from 10am to 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed on Monday, June 14th.
Pick up your Dad poster & wood craft. One per family. Online registration required.
MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCE REQUIRED. Join Boogie Woogie Babies in a 30 minute dance class. Enjoy singing, dancing while bonding and burning a few calories. To attend this outdoor event, please register NO LATER THAN 10am on Wed. June 16th.
Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 5pm the day of the scheduled meeting and a link will be emailed to the email address you provide at registration. Dial-In Instructions are posted on the library's front door.
MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCE REQUIRED. On the library lawn, Hillside Shoprite Dietitian Ms. Robin will teach the youth how to prep and cook a light snack. Bring your lawn chair, mat or towel. To attend this outdoor event, please register NO LATER THAN 3pm on Thurs. June 17th.
MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCE REQUIRED. Bring your own lawn chair or mat, grab your favorite book and read to a kind therapy dog before bedtime. To attend this outdoor event, please register NO LATER THAN 3pm on Mondays, June 21st.
Join Coach Chess Bobby Stewart, founder of King Knights will virtually teach chess youth ages 5-13. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 4pm on Wednesday, June 23rd to receive zoom link information.
Pick up your window paint art kit. One per family. Online registration required.
Join Eyes of Wild & learn about their amazing rescued animals. Bring your lawn chair or mat. Registration required. All ages are welcomed. Masks & social distancing are required.
Mr. Doug will teach the youth how to draw various cartoon characters. Registration required. Masks & social distance are required.
Youth will create & decorate an dragon or animal mask. Ages 6 to 9. Registration required. Social distancing & masks are also required.
Youth will learn how to use dance as a form of expression and storytelling. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 12pm on Mon. July 12th to receive the Zoom link information.
Grab your favorite book and read to a kind therapy dog before bedtime. Bring your lawn chair or mat. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are also required.
Youth will create, design & arrange their own webpage. Must attend all 4 sessions. A chrome book, laptop or desktop is required. Registration required. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 10:30am on Tues. July 13th to receive the Zoom link information.
Youth will create their own charm bracelet. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are required.
Join Ms. Jolie for a virtual book reading that includes music and dancing. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 9am on Wed. July 14th to receive the Zoom link information.
On the library lawn, Hillside Shoprite Dietitian Ms. Robin will teach the youth how to prep and cook a light snack. Parent/Guardian supervision is required. Mask & social distancing are also required.
Youth will create, design & arrange their own webpage. Must attend all 4 sessions. A chrome book, laptop or desktop is required. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 10:30am on Thurs. July 15th to receive the Zoom link information.
Join Ms. Tiffany with singing, dancing while bonding and burning a few calories. Bring your lawn chair or mat. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are also required.
Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. July 15th from 11am to 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed on Monday, July 19th.
Youth will create objects using clay. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are also required.
Join Coach Bobby teach the youth how to play chess. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are also required.
Ms. Lasonja will instruct the youth with painting their own artwork. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are required.
Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. This special meeting will be held to take action on a resolution to apply for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant for NJ Public Libraries. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 4pm the day of the scheduled […]
Youth will learn how to use dance as form of expression and storytelling. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 12pm on Mon. July 26th to receive the Zoom link information.
Grab your favorite book and read to a kind therapy dog before bedtime. Bring your lawn chair or mat. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are also required.
Youth will create, design & arrange their own webpage. Must attend all 4 sessions. A chrome book, laptop or desktop is required. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 10:30am on Tues. July 27th to receive the Zoom link information.
Youth create & decorate their own dream catcher. Registration required. Mask & Social distancing are required.
On the library lawn, Hillside Shoprite Dietitian Ms. Robin will teach the youth how to prep and cook a light snack. Parent/Guardian supervision is required. Mask & social distancing are required.
Youth will create, design & arrange their own webpage. Must attend all 4 sessions. A chrome book, laptop or desktop is required. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 10:30am on Thurs. July 29th to receive the Zoom link information.
Join Ms. Tiffany with singing, dancing while bonding and burning a few calories. Bring your lawn chair or mat. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are required
Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. July 29th from 11am to 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed on Monday, August 2nd.
On the library lawn, Hillside Shoprite Dietitian Ms. Robin will teach the youth how to prep and cook a light snack. Parent/Guardian supervision is required. Mask & social distancing required.
On the library lawn, Seema Mondra will teach the youth how to make their own cat costume using paper bags. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are required.
Join Ms. Tiffany with singing, dancing while bonding and burning a few calories. Bring your lawn chair or mat. Registration required. Mask & social distancing required.
Join Ms. Jolie for a virtual book reading that includes music and dancing. To attend this virtual event, please register no later than 3:30pm on Thurs. August 5th to receive the Zoom link information.
Mr. Doug will teach the youth how to draw various cartoon characters. Registration required. Mask and social distance are also required.
Youth will learn how to use dance as form of expression and storytelling. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 12pm on Mon. Aug. 9th to receive the Zoom link information.
Participants will receive a certificate with a free book. Special prizes for top readers. Registration required. Mask & social distancing are also required.
On the library lawn, Hillside Shoprite Dietitian Ms. Robin will teach the youth how to prep and cook a light snack. Parent/Guardian supervision is required. Registration required. Mask & social distancing required.
George "Tony" Alston's Backpack giveaway is back for the Hillside Community! Pre-registration, masks and social distancing is required. For grades K-8 (2021-2022 school year). Must be Hillside resident to receive backpack.
Due to flooding, clean up is still is progress. Call us, or chat with us if you have any questions. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Come make chalk drawings on the library walkway. Registration required. Mask and social distancing required.
Join Ms. Stephanie in an ONLINE discussion of "Miles Morales Shockwave Man" by Justin Reynolds. Miles Morales is a normal kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spider-Man. Registration required. To attend this virtual event, please register no LATER THAN 12pm on Saturday, Sept. […]
Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. Sept. 9th from 11am to 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed on Monday, Sept 13th .
Chef Dominique presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for kids. Each class will focus on healthy eating, exercise, and cooking. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.
Pick up the hand print stone craft at the library. One per family. Online registration required.
Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 5pm the day of the scheduled meeting and a link will be emailed to the email address you provide at registration. Dial-In Instructions are posted on the library’s front door.
Chef Dominique presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for teens. Each class will focus on healthy eating, exercise, and cooking. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.
Join Ms. Tiffany with singing, dancing while bonding and burning a few calories. Bring your lawn chair or mat. Registration required.
Put on your PJ's, grab your favorite book and read to a kind therapy dog before bedtime. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 5pm on Mon. Sept. 20th to receive the Zoom link information.
Presented by NJ SNAP-ed Registration is required. Join us to learn how to shop for and prepare delicious, nutritious meals on a budget. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER than 11am on the day of the event.
Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. Sept. 23rd from 11am to 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed on Monday, Sept 27th.
Presented by NJ SNAP-ed Registration is required. Join us to learn how to shop for and prepare delicious, nutritious meals on a budget. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER than 11am on the day of the event.
Chef Dominique presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for kids. Each class will focus on healthy eating, exercise, and cooking. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.
Pick up the puzzle craft at the library. One per family. Online registration required.
Chef Dominique presents a series of short colorful handouts chock-full of fun activities and recipes for teens. Each class will focus on healthy eating, exercise, and cooking. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.
Presented by NJ SNAP-ed Registration is required. Join us to learn how to include physical activities into your daily routine and prepare delicious, nutritious meals on a budget. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 1pm on the day of the program to receive the Zoom link.
Put on your PJ's, grab your favorite book and read to a kind therapy dog before bedtime. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 5pm on Mon. Oct. 4th to receive the Zoom link information.
Presented by NJ SNAP-ed Registration is required. Join us to learn how to shop for and prepare delicious, nutritious meals on a budget. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER than 11am on the day of the event.
A fun filled show with magic, music and lots of Halloween surprises! To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 3:30pm on Thurs. Oct. 7th to receive the Zoom link
Presented by NJ SNAP-ed Registration is required. Join us to learn how to include physical activities into your daily routine and prepare delicious, nutritious meals on a budget. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 1pm on the day of the program to receive the Zoom link.
Join Ms. Stephanie in an ONLINE discussion of "Fifth Quarter" by Mike Dawson. A sporty graphic novel about a girl who deals with her insecurities through her love of basketball. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 3pm on Friday, Oct. 8th to receive the Zoom link.
Presented by NJ SNAP-ed Registration is required. Join us to learn how to shop for and prepare delicious, nutritious meals on a budget. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER than 11am on the day of the event.
Chef Dominique presents a series of short colorful handouts with fun activities and recipes for youth. Each class will focus on healthy eating, exercise, and cooking. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.
Pick up the wooden magnet kit at the library. One per family. Online registration required.
Chef Dominique presents a series of short colorful handouts with fun activities and recipes for youth. Each class will focus on healthy eating, exercise, and cooking. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.
Presented by NJ SNAP-ed Registration is required. Join us to learn how to include physical activities into your daily routine and prepare delicious, nutritious meals on a budget. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 1pm on the day of the program to receive the Zoom link.
In this activity, Ms. Stephanie will demonstrate how to make plastic using hot milk and vinegar. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 3:30pm on Fri. Oct. 15th.
Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. Oct. 14th from 11am to 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed on Mon. Oct 18th.
Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 5pm the day of the scheduled meeting and a link will be emailed to the email address you provide at registration. Dial-In Instructions are posted on the library’s front door.
Presented by NJ SNAP-ed Registration is required. Join us to learn how to include physical activities into your daily routine and prepare delicious, nutritious meals on a budget. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 1pm on the day of the program to receive the Zoom link.
Teens we need your help to make the library a better place for you. At the TAB, teens can share ideas, create teen events, make new friends, earn community service hours and much more. Please register to receive the zoom link to participate.
Put on your PJ's, grab your favorite book and read to a kind therapy dog before bedtime. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 5pm on Mon. Oct. 4th to receive the Zoom link information.
Chef Dominique presents a series of short colorful handouts with fun activities and recipes for youth. Each class will focus on healthy eating, exercise, and cooking. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.
Pick up the diamond paint kit at the library. One per family. Online registration required.
Chef Dominique presents a series of short colorful handouts with fun activities and recipes for youth. Each class will focus on healthy eating, exercise, and cooking. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.
In this activity, Ms. Stephanie will demonstrate how to make your own DNA extraction kit from household chemicals and use it to extract DNA from strawberries. To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 3:30pm on Fri. Oct. 29thth.
