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Welcome

We have a new member of the library team. Made of yarn and lots of work, our library entrance is now presided over by a snowman. Thanks to the Hillside Library Knitters who meet at the library every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. All skill levels welcome. Must be 14 years of age or older. [...]

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MACY’S MUSEUM ADVENTURE PASS

Beginning September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2012 Hillside Library card holders can receive free admission (or other discounts) to 15 exciting museums and cultural institutions in the Chicagoland area. The Macy’s Museum Adventure Pass Program will continue for another year. We will be exploring ways to keep the program running after we deplete the [...]

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NEW ADDITIONS

NEW ADDITIONS We have a number of new features that we are unveiling with this new web site. One exciting new additional is the Media On Demand group.     Media On Demand gives you access to  EBooks and downloadable audio books 24/7. Visit Media on Demand to log in to your account for browsing [...]

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Adult Events and Programs

When Chicago Rode The Streetcars!

When Chicago Rode The Streetcars!(And Other Rail Subjects):

Saturday, February 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

If you grew up in Chicago during the street car era or know
someone who did, you will enjoy this slideshow presentation set
to period music. Pictures and Information about other historic
trains are also included in this program. Please register.

 

Adult After Hours

Adult After Hours:

Friday, February 3 from 5:30 to 9:00 pm

Liven up the dark winter night; join your friends at the library for dinner and a movie.
Registration required. Minimum: 10

 

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Hillside Blog

Gone Mobile

Our Website’s Gone Mobile Load the Library Anywhere app onto your phone, select us from among a list of libraries, and you’re good to … Read More

Our New Website

We have a new website. After a few years of review and design, we are proud to unveil this new site. We would like to thank Patrica Basuel who did the … Read More

Holiday Hours

We will be closed all day on Monday, February 20th for President's Day.     … Read More

Youth Events and Programs

KidsCorner

Thursdays, January 19-February 23

Story & Activity for children in Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

4:15-5:00 pm

BookBunch

New Weekly Program!

Wednesdays, January 18-February 22

For students in Grades 3, 4, and 5

Take a walk through history as we learn about famous people and places through books, videos, and activities.

7:00-7:45 pm

Winter StoryTime

Tuesdays, January 17-February 21

4:15-5:00 pm*

Story & Activity for Ages 3-5 (not yet in Kindergarten)

Children are encouraged to participate on their own.  Parents can read or relax in the downstairs hallway or upstairs in the library.

*Please arrive on time or your child will miss out on the story!

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