Summer Reading 2025: The End is Near
Our summer reading program is slowly winding down to its end on July 31st. A bonus check-in for an extra raffle ticket takes place this weekend on July 25 and July 26. We still have some fun ongoing programs before it’s all over: Join us for Anime Movie Night, create...
July Take-and-Make Craft: DIY Squishies
Were you unable to attend our DIY Squishy programs in June? Don’t worry—this month’s take-and-make is a DIY Squishy Kit! Kits will be available for pick-up starting July 15th in the YA area. While supplies last.
Spine-chilling reads for horror-lovers this summer at the Hillside Library.
It’s never too early for some spine-chilling reads. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or looking to delve into the deep end, these recommendations will have you shaking with how scarily good they are!
Summer Reading: It’s Half-Way Check-in time!
Starting July 7 to July 12, you’ll be able to check-in your summer reading progress! Readers who have read half of their summer reading goal will receive their half-way prize AND have a chance to enter a special bonus raffle this week! Click here for more information...
July is Disability Pride Month! Celebrate all month long with these books!
Disability Pride Month celebrates the anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) every July; the ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990, and this day is also recognized as National Disability Independence Day. Join us in celebrating and honoring the...
Recognition and Celebration: Juneteenth 2025
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that is celebrated each year on June 19, which commemorates the end of slavery. It was officially made a federal holiday in 2021. See below a list of recommended reads:
Celebrate Pride Month at Hillside Public Library.
Celebrate Pride Month by reading these YA titles that celebrate LGBTQ+ pride! Click this link to view our recommended list in the library catalog.
Summer Reading: START!
Teens, it’s that time of year again: Summer Reading time! Join us on June 2nd for our kick-off party from 5:00PM to 7:00PM! Register June 2nd through June 30th at the library and receive a free book, a registration package, and your reading log folder filled with...
Teen Interest Check Survey
We want to hear from YOU! Assist us by providing feedback on what you’d like to see from the Teen/Young Adult department this upcoming year. The link will be open for the rest of the summer. Your response is greatly appreciated. Take our survey by clicking this...
Celebrate Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month by reading these YA titles from contemporary Black authors! Click the link below to view our recommended list on the library catalog! https://hss.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/71863