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January 2022

Fri 21
Featured Featured January 10 - March 10

2022 Winter Reading Challenge: Read 1,000 Minutes in 50 Days (All Ages)

Virtual

Join our 2022 Winter Reading Challenge: Read 1,000 Minutes in 50 Days All Ages: Babies to Adults 20 Minutes a Day LOG YOUR MINUTES HERE  from January 10th through March […]

Free
Fri 21
January 10 - January 22

CONTACTLESS SERVICE ONLY (Library closed to the public) Call for materials pickup.

ATTENTION The weeks of January 10 and 18, 2022 No-Contact Service Only Due to the rise in Covid cases there will be no in-person visits to the Library.

Fri 21
Featured Featured January 21 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Virtual Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B): Grades 6-12

Virtual

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. Register to receive the zoom link to participate.

Free
Mon 24
Featured Featured January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual Storytime & Pom Pom Panda Craft (Ages 3-6)

Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. Registration required. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. Jan. 20th from 11am to 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed on Mon. Jan. 24th.  

Free
Wed 26
Featured Featured January 26 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grab & Go: Rainbow Scratch Art Book (Ages 8-14)

Virtual

Pick up the rainbow scratch art book at the library. One per family. Online registration required.

Free
Fri 28
Featured Featured January 28 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Virtual Youth Cooking Class: Turkey Chilli ( Ages 5 & up)

Virtual

Chef Dominique teaches the youth how to cook a healthy meal. Program sponsored by NJ Community Foodbank.  Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed. Ingredients 1 medium onion 2 medium carrots 3 cloves garlic 1 large green bell pepper 1 (15½-ounce) can red or white kidney beans, no salt added 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 […]

Free
Sat 29
Featured Featured January 29

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER

The Library will be closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe.

February 2022

Tue 1
Featured Featured February 1

Library closed due to strong odor exposure caused by repair work in the building.

Tue 1
Featured Featured February 1 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Virtual Toddler Storytime (Ages 0 to 4)

Virtual

Join Ms. Stephanie for virtual toddler storytime. Get ready for some fun stories, puppets, songs and rhymes. *To attend this virtual event, please register no later than 9:30am on Tues., […]

Free
Wed 2
Featured Featured February 2 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grab & Go: Push Bubble Stress Relief Toy (Ages 4-6)

Library 1409 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ

Pick up your push bubble stress relief toy at the library. One per family. Online registration required.

Free
Fri 4
Featured Featured February 4 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

EARLY CLOSING – 3PM

Due to hazardous road conditions, the library is closing at 3pm today.

Sat 5
Featured Featured February 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Virtual Saturday Read to a Dog (Ages 6 & up)

Virtual

Join Ms. Stephanie and grab your favorite book as you read to a kind therapy dog. *To attend this virtual event, please register NO LATER THAN 10am on Saturday, Feb. […]

Free
Mon 7
Featured Featured February 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

*SPECIAL VIRTUAL EVENT* Dear Mochalicious Goddess – Meet the Authors!

JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL VIRTUAL EVENT! Registration is required. All ages welcome. Zoom link will be emailed on the day of the event. Suddon Brown is excited to announce […]

Free
Tue 8
February 8 - February 9

Library Closed due to repair work in the building

Staff are available via online chat. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Tue 8
Featured Featured February 8 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Take & Make Craft: Valentine’s Puppy Card Craft (Ages 5- 8)

Pick up puppy card craft at the library. Online registration required.

Free
Thu 10
Featured Featured February 10 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Take & Make Craft: No Sew Heart Pillow Craft (Ages 9 -13)

Pick up heart pillow craft at the library. Online registration required.

Free
Thu 10
February 10 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Library closed due to strong odor exposure caused by repair work in the building.

Library closed due to strong odor exposure caused by repair work in the building.

Fri 11
Featured Featured February 11 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Virtual Youth Cooking Class: Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Ages 5 & up)

Virtual

Join Chef Dominique, as she makes chocolate covered strawberries. Program sponsored by NJ Community Foodbank.  Online registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.

Free
Mon 14
Featured Featured February 14 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual Storytime & Butterfly Lollipop Craft: (Ages 3- 6)

Virtual

Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. Online registration required. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. Feb. 10th from 11am to 5pm. […]

Free
Tue 15
Featured Featured February 15 - February 16

Library Closed due to repair work in the building

Staff are available via online chat. All events are virtual. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Wed 16
Featured Featured February 16 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grab & Go: Brain Teaser Game (Ages 7-14)

Virtual

Pick up the brain teaser game at the library. One per family. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 16
Featured Featured February 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual Board of Trustees Meeting

Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 5pm on the day of the meeting and […]

Thu 17
Featured Featured February 17 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Virtual Kids Kahoot Trivia (Ages 5-8)

Virtual

Put your general knowledge and pop culture savvy to the test with this epic Kahoot Trivia day! Online registration required.  Zoom link will be emailed.

Free
Fri 18
Featured Featured February 18 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Virtual Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B): Grades 4-7

Virtual

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 […]

Free
Tue 22
Featured Featured February 22 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Virtual Toddler Storytime (Ages 0 to 4)

Virtual

Join Ms. Stephanie for virtual toddler storytime. Get ready for some fun stories, puppets, songs and rhymes. *To attend this virtual event, please register no later than 9:30am on Tues., […]

Free
Thu 24
Featured Featured February 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual Tweens Kahoot Trivia (Ages 9-13)

Virtual

Put your general knowledge and pop culture savvy to the test with this epic Kahoot Trivia day! Online registration required.  Zoom link will be emailed.

Free
Fri 25
Featured Featured February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

DELAYED OPENING: Library Opens at 12pm Today

Fri 25
Featured Featured February 25 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Virtual Storytime Featuring ” Munsters Under The Bed” by Local Author Muta El-Amin (All Ages)

Virtual

Join Local Author, Muta El-Amin as he introduces and reads his children's book entitled "Munsters Under The Bed". It's a nursery rhyme style bedtime story intended to be an aid […]

Free
Sat 26
Featured Featured February 26 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Virtual Graphic Novel: “Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld” by Shannon Hale (Grades 6 & up)

Virtual

Join Ms. Stephanie in an ONLINE discussion of "Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld” by Shannon Hale. A graphic novel about a princess who gets in trouble often. Her punishment is to […]

Free
Mon 28
Featured Featured February 28 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual Storytime & Unity Hand Wreath Craft (Ages 3-6)

Virtual

Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. Registration required. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. Feb. 24th from 11am to 5pm. Zoom […]

Free

March 2022

Wed 2
Featured Featured March 2 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Virtual Event: “Dr. Seuss Rhyming” performed by Music Play Patrol ( Ages 2 -6)

Virtual

An interactive virtual musical storytime using rhyming words. *To attend this virtual event, please register no later than 3pm on Wed. March 2nd to receive zoom link information.

Free
Fri 4
Featured Featured March 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual Youth Cooking: Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast Sandwich (Ages 5 & up)

Virtual

Chef Dominique teaches the youth how to cook healthy snacks. Program sponsored by NJ Community Foodbank.  Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.

Free
Tue 8
Featured Featured March 8 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Virtual Toddler Storytime ( Ages 0-4)

Virtual

Join Ms. Stephanie for virtual toddler storytime. Get ready for some fun stories, puppets, songs and rhymes. *To attend this virtual event, please register no later than 9:30am on Tues., […]

Free
Wed 9
Featured Featured March 9 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grab & Go: Electronic Writing Tablet ( Ages 5 & up)

Pick up the electronic writing tablet at the library. One per family. Online registration required.

Free
Thu 10
Featured Featured March 10 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Virtual Bingo ( Ages 5-9)

Virtual

Join Ms. Stephanie for virtual bingo. Pick up your bingo cards on Tues. March 8th from 11am to 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed. 

Free
Mon 14
Featured Featured March 14 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual Storytime & Leprechaun Hat Treats Craft (Ages 3-6)

Virtual

Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. Registration required. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. March 10th from 11am to 5pm. Zoom […]

Free
Wed 16
Featured Featured March 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual Board of Trustees Meeting – Rescheduled to 3/23/22

Virtual

RESCHEDULED  TO 3/23/22 DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM   Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later […]

Thu 17
Featured Featured March 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual Youth Cooking: Shamrock Chips & Salsa ( Ages 5 & up)

Virtual

Chef Dominique teaches the youth how to cook healthy snacks. Program sponsored by NJ Community Foodbank.  Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.

Free
Sat 19
Featured Featured March 19 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Virtual Graphic Novel: ” Spy School” by Stuart Gibbs (Grade 6 & up)

Join Ms. Stephanie in an ONLINE discussion of "Spy School” by Stuart Gibbs. Ben who loves all spy things becomes a spy on a mission of self-discovery and true identity. […]

Free
Tue 22
Featured Featured March 22 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Virtual Event: “African Drum Line” performed by Music Play Patrol

An instrumental virtual event that teaches youth a variety of West African hand drums including the djembe, talking drum and more. *To attend this virtual event, please register no later […]

Free
Wed 23
Featured Featured March 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

RESCHEDULED-Board of Trustees Meeting

Virtual

Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 5pm on the day of the meeting and […]

Free
Thu 24
Featured Featured March 24 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

CANCELLED: Virtual Bingo (Ages 10-14)

Join Ms. Stephanie for virtual bingo. Pick up your bingo cards on Tues. March 22nd from 11am to 5pm. The zoom link will be emailed.

Free
Fri 25
Featured Featured March 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Virtual Teen Advisory Board (Grades 4 -7)

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 […]

Free
Mon 28
Featured Featured March 28 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual Storytime & Rainbow Magnet Craft (Ages 3-6)

Virtual

Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. Registration required. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. March 24th from 11am to 5pm. Zoom […]

Free
Tue 29
Featured Featured March 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Virtual Toddler Storytime (Ages 0-4)

Virtual

Join Ms. Stephanie for virtual toddler storytime. Get ready for some fun stories, puppets, songs and rhymes. *To attend this virtual event, please register no later than 9:30am on Tues., […]

Free
Wed 30
Featured Featured March 30 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grab & Go: Finger Loom Craft ( Ages 7-13)

Virtual

Pick up the finger loom craft at the library. One per family. Online registration required.  

Free
Wed 30
Featured Featured March 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LUCC SPEAKER SERIES – Denise Lewis Patrick: A World of Stories (sponsored by LUCC)

Virtual

Denise Lewis Patrick: A World of Stories Wednesday, March 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM | Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QtADtiLFTi2cd_cUSXaloA Denise Lewis Patrick is the author and editor of over 30 books, including […]

April 2022

Sat 2
Featured Featured April 2 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Virtual Storytime: Three Little Pigs Musical presented by Music Play Patrol ( All Ages)

Virtual

Join Mr. Frank with a musical version of the classic story of “The Three Little Pigs.” Explore farm animals through sounds, movement & percussion with animal songs. Online registration required. […]

Free
Mon 4
Featured Featured April 4 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Meet the Author Virtual Event: “Sweet Sounds: The ABCS of Black Music” by Flisadam Pointer ( All Ages)

Virtual

Virtual storytime reading of the Sweet Sounds: The ABCs of Black Women. The book will be read by author Flisadam Pointer. The storytime includes a free electronic coloring and activity […]

Free
Wed 6
Featured Featured April 6 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grab & Go: Yarn Basket Kit ( Age 7-14)

Zisman Room/Community

Pick up the yarn basket kit at the library. One per family. Online registration is required.

Free
Thu 7
Featured Featured April 7 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Take & Make Craft: No-Sew Sock Bunnies (Ages 5-13)

Zisman Room/Community

Pick up the craft at the library. Online registration required.

Free
Fri 8
Featured Featured April 8 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Virtual Youth Cooking Class: Bunny Carrot Cupcake ( Ages 5 & up)

Virtual

Join Chef Dominique, as she bakes a bunny carrot cupcake. Program sponsored by NJ Community Foodbank.  Online registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.

Free
Fri 15
Featured Featured April 15

CLOSED – GOOD FRIDAY

Zisman Room/Community
Sat 16
Featured Featured April 16

CLOSED – EASTER WEEKEND

Zisman Room/Community
Tue 19
Featured Featured April 19 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Virtual Storytime: Ready! Teddy Go! presented by Music Play Patrol ( Ages 1-5)

Virtual

Join Ms. Shannon with a musical version of “Goldilocks & the Three Bears.” It will include interactive bear stories and songs. Online registration. Zoom link will be emailed.

Free
Wed 20
Featured Featured April 20 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grab & Go: Rock Paint Kit (Ages 5-9)

Zisman Room/Community

Pick up your rock paint kit at the library. One per family. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 20
Featured Featured April 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual Board of Trustees Meeting

Virtual

Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 5pm on the day of the meeting and […]

Fri 22
Featured Featured April 22 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Virtual Youth Cooking Class: Smoothie Bowl (Ages 5 & up)

Virtual

Join Chef Dominique, as she prepares a smoothie bowl. Program sponsored by NJ Community Foodbank.  Online registration required. Zoom link will be emailed.

Free
Mon 25
Featured Featured April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual Storytime: Magic Pop-Up Flowers

Virtual

Storytime with songs, finger plays, and a craft presented on zoom with Ms. Stephanie. Online registration required. *Pick up your craft kit on Thurs. April 21st from 11am to 5pm. […]

Free
Fri 29
Featured Featured April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Virtual Graphic Novel: “Anne of West Philly” by Ivy Weir (Grades 5 & up)

Virtual

Join Ms. Stephanie in an ONLINE discussion on “Anne of West Philly” by Ivy Weir.  A modern graphic retelling of Anne of Green Gables. This graphic novel moves Anne Shirley […]

Free

May 2022

Mon 2
Featured Featured May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Evening Storytime & Craft (Ages 3- 6)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Ms. Stephanie with stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. Online registration required.

Free
Tue 3
Featured Featured May 3 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Arts & Crafts (Ages 5-8)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will create their own fun craft or project. Online registration required.

Free
Fri 6
Featured Featured May 6 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Friday Movie & Snack (Ages 5-13)

Zisman Room/Community
Free
Tue 10
Featured Featured May 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Canceled CANCELLED: IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 3- 5)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Ms. Stephanie with stories, songs, finger plays, and more. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 11
Featured Featured May 11 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Youth Chess Club ( Ages 5-15)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will learn how to play chess. Online registration required.

Free
Thu 12
Featured Featured May 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Canceled CANCELED: IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Kids Chef Class: Turkey Tacos (Ages 7-13)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Chef Dominique, as she teaches the youth how to make turkey tacos. Program sponsored by NJ Community Foodbank.  Online registration required.

Free
Mon 16
Featured Featured May 16 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Evening Storytime & Craft (Ages 3- 6)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Ms. Stephanie with stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft. Online registration required

Free
Tue 17
Featured Featured May 17 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Arts & Crafts (Ages 9-13)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will create their own fun craft or project. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 18
Featured Featured May 18 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Youth Chess Club ( Ages 5-15)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will learn how to play chess. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 18
Featured Featured May 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

An Evening with Best-Selling Author Tiffany D. Jackson

Virtual

REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS VIRTUAL EVENT: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YlgBA3EwSoO-wAm0KnUI8A   Tiffany D. Jackson is a New York Times best-selling, award-winning author of novels for young adults. Monday's Not Coming, a book based […]

Wed 18
Featured Featured May 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual Library Board Of Trustees Meeting – Open to the public.

Virtual

Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 5pm on the day of the meeting and […]

Fri 20
Featured Featured May 20 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Friday Movie & Snack (Ages 5-13)

Zisman Room/Community
Free
Tue 24
Featured Featured May 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 3- 5)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Ms. Stephanie with stories, songs, finger plays, and more. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 25
Featured Featured May 25 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Youth Chess Club (Ages 5-15)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will learn how to play chess. Online registration required.

Free
Thu 26
Featured Featured May 26 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Canceled CANCELLED IN-PERSON PROGRAM: Kids Chef Class: Chocolate Strawberry French Toast (Ages 7-13)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Chef Dominique, as she teaches the youth how to make French toast. Program sponsored by NJ Community Foodbank.  Online registration required

Free
Sat 28
Featured Featured May 28

CLOSED – HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Zisman Room/Community
Mon 30
Featured Featured May 30

CLOSED – MEMORIAL DAY

Zisman Room/Community

June 2022

Wed 1
Featured Featured June 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Scrabble Club

Zisman Room/Community

Come to the library and play scrabble with others interested in the classic word game. Beginners and advanced players welcome. In person program. Adults only. Online registration required!

Free
Fri 3
Featured Featured June 3 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Friday Film: Secretariat (Adults Only)

Zisman Room/Community

Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse and his owner who risked everything to make him a champion. Film rated PG. Run time 123 minutes. In person program. Online registration required!

Free
Fri 3
Featured Featured June 3 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Sonic the Hedgehog Movie & Snack ( Ages 5-13)

Zisman Room/Community

Online registration required.

Free
Mon 6
Featured Featured June 6 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Evening Storytime & Pride Craft (Ages 3-6)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Ms. Stephanie with stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Online registration required.

Free
Tue 7
Featured Featured June 7 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Rainbow Pride PomPom Craft ( Ages 5-13)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will create their own pompom rainbow craft. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 8
Featured Featured June 8 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Youth Chess Club (Ages 5-15)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will learn how to play chess. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 8
Featured Featured June 8 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Scrabble Club

Zisman Room/Community

Come to the library and play scrabble with others interested in the classic word game. Beginners and advanced players welcome. In person program. Adults only. Online registration required!

Free
Thu 9
Featured Featured June 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Canceled CANCELLED: Tween Board Games & Snacks ( Ages 10 -13)

Zisman Room/Community

Tweens can hangout and play board games such as Uno, Monopoly, Connect Four & more.

Free
Fri 10
Featured Featured June 10 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Friday Film: Me Before You (Adults Only)

Zisman Room/Community

Louisa Clark's normally cheery outlook is tested when she faces her newest career challenge as caregiver and companion to the wheelchair-bound Will Traynor, whom she must convince life is worth living. Film rated PG-13. Run time 110 minutes. In person program. Online registration required!

Free
Mon 13
Featured Featured June 13 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Boogie Woogie Dance Class ( Ages 6mths- 3yrs old)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Ms. Tiffany with singing, dancing while bonding and burning a few calories. Online registration required.

Free
Tue 14
Featured Featured June 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Father’s Day Craft ( Ages 5-13)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will create a father's day craft. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 15
Featured Featured June 15 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Youth Chess Club ( Ages 5 -15)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will learn how to play chess. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 15
Featured Featured June 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Scrabble Club

Zisman Room/Community

Come to the library and play scrabble with others interested in the classic word game. Beginners and advanced players welcome. In person program. Adults only. Online registration required!

Free
Wed 15
Featured Featured June 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual Library Board Of Trustees Meeting – Open to the public.

Zisman Room/Community

Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. Dial-in instructions will be posted on the library’s front door.

Thu 16
Featured Featured June 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Juneteenth Flag Craft ( Ages 5-13)

Zisman Room/Community

Online registration required.

Free
Fri 17
Featured Featured June 17

CLOSED – JUNETEENTH OBSERVED

Zisman Room/Community
Mon 20
Featured Featured June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Evening Storytime & Puppet Show ( Ages 3-6)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Ms. Stephanie with stories, songs &  a puppet show. Online registration required.

Free
Tue 21
Featured Featured June 21 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Boogie Woogie Babies Dance Class ( Ages 6mths- 3 yrs old)

Zisman Room/Community

Join Ms. Tiffany with singing, dancing while bonding and burning a few calories. Online registration required.

Free
Tue 21
Featured Featured June 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Adult Craft: Build Your Own Birdhouse

Zisman Room/Community

Build and paint your own birdhouse at the library. In person program. Adults only. Online registration required!

Free
Wed 22
Featured Featured June 22 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Pride Rainbow Wand Craft ( Ages 5 -13)

Zisman Room/Community

Youth will create their own rainbow wand craft. Online registration required.

Free
Wed 22
Featured Featured June 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Scrabble Club

Zisman Room/Community

Come to the library and play scrabble with others interested in the classic word game. Beginners and advanced players welcome. In person program. Adults only. Online registration required!

Free
Wed 22
June 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Rescheduled Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting. The meeting is virtual and is open to the public.

Zisman Room/Community

Hillside Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public. To attend a virtual meeting, please register no later than 5pm on the day of the meeting and a link will be emailed to the email address provided at registration. Dial-in instructions will be posted on the library’s front door.

Fri 24
Featured Featured June 24 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Friday Film: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (Adults Only)

Zisman Room/Community

Centuries ago, two "sworn sisters" are isolated by their families but stay connected through a secret language written into a silk fan. In modern-day Shanghai, their descendants draw inspiration from the past to maintain their own eternal bond of friendship. Film rated PG-13. Run time 104 minutes. In person program. Online registration required!

Free
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