Hillside Library

The Hillside Public Library is a small suburban library serving a population of 8155.

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We had SO much fun at our 2023 Summer Reading Finale! Many thanks to Mike Becker for leading our drum circle and congrats to all the winners! There’s still time to pick up your participation, completion, and raffle prizes!

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Get the kiddos movin' (and tired) this Monday, July 31, at our 1st Kids ONLY Yoga and Movement session. Class starts at 6:00 pm and registration is required. #kidsyoga #kidsyogaclass #kidsmovement

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We were honored to have Hillside artist Aaron Canino create a one-of-a-kind painting of the Hillside Public Library! The artwork was presented to our Facilities Manager, Sandra Martinez, and is now on display. Stop by and take a look the next time you're here.

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Check out a few of the events we have coming up next week. We really do have something for every age group! There will also be creepy campfire stories on Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

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Are you ready for July? We are!! We have lots of fun programs planned. You can also join us for #storytime on Thursday at 10:00 am. #cpr #spellingbee #bookclub #creativestudio #violadavis #middayyoga

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As you prepare to celebrate Independence Day, remember the library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. Visit us online 24/7 for access to lots of streaming and downloadable content at https://t.co/WbBNXSFQny.

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It's a busy summer at the library! Summer reading started with free bike repairs. We have over 115 readers so far! We enjoyed a teddy bear workshop, play cafe, and Donuts with Dad.

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It's not too late to donate blood today! Stop in the library until 2:00 PM. All donors are entered in the Ride to Save Lives sweepstakes for a chance to win a 2023 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider S motorcycle!

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It's going to be a warm one today. Come inside and join us for some #chairyoga at 12:00 pm and celebrate #internationalyogaday!

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Here's a peek at some of our upcoming activities and programs. You can also join us for our #knitting group on Thursday at 6:00 pm.

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In celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, we will be closed. Please visit us @SpeakerWelchIL's annual Festival held at #memorialparkdistrict on June 19 from 2:00-6:00 pm. We will have storytime at 2:15 pm and 4:15 pm.

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Kids can stop by tomorrow between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm to make a Juneteenth-themed craft and do a word search and coloring pages! #juneteenth

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Join a virtual chat with Robin Wall Kimmerer on Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00 pm. Register at https://t.co/Sp5siM9GgI. Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist Kimmerer shows how flowers, fruit, veggies, and sweetgrass offer us gifts and lessons.

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It's almost time to Find Your Voice at our Summer Reading Kick-Off! Stop by on June 12 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM for activities on the lawn! Get FREE basic bike repairs courtesy of LeDonne Hardware from 5:00-7:00 PM! #summerreading #findyourvoice

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Check out our summer newsletter! https://t.co/Cta7JTR1gJ It's full of events and programs to keep the whole family busy this summer!
#BookwormBunch #Chairyoga #CPR #DonutswithDad #Loteria #PirateNight

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Kids can bring Dad or their favorite grown-up and join us for donuts, juice, a Father's Day-themed scavenger hunt, crafts, cartoons, and lots of fun! Registration is required! Call 708-449-7510 or stop in.

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Parents! Our summer play café is an excellent opportunity for you to interact and socialize with other parents while your children have fun too! Stop by tomorrow at 10:00 am.

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In honor of the upcoming Father's Day holiday, we're watching this 1964 comedic gem starring #carygrant and #lesliecaron! Enjoy light snacks. Registration is encouraged.

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Let's help the Hillside Fire Department! Vote for the photo of K9 Fable by June 5 and the fire department could win funding from the #AftermathK9Grant! Tell your friends and family! https://t.co/TsTBzmTLnq

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Join a virtual discussion with Jesmyn Ward on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 pm. In 2017 Ward became the first woman and person of color to win the National Book Award for Fiction twice! Register at https://t.co/WbBNXSFQny.