Featured Activities
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“Bookworms” Children’s Book Club
Grade 2 | Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 3 at 4 p.m. The book we will be discussing is Soccer on Sunday.
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“Reading Warriors” Children’s Book Club
Grades 4, 5 & 6 | Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 20 at 4 p.m. The book we will be discussing is Super Gifted.
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Fitness Fun with Lois – May 1 and 15 @ 1 PM
Join Lois Kohan for an ageless workout. Part cardio, part stretch, and all FUN! The next sessions are May 1 and 15. No registration required.
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Meet the Mayor! – May 9 @ 10:30 AM
Do you have a question about Hillsdale? Mayor Michael Sheinfield will be at the library for a meet and greet to answer your questions.
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Adult & Teen Programs
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Bro Squad – A Cappella – May 26 @ 7 PM
Join us at the Hillsdale Free Public Library for an a cappella performance by the all-male Bro Squad from Pascack Valley High School.
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La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club – May
Practice your Spanish at the La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club, which meets biweekly at the Hillsdale Library. Next meetings – May 7 and May 28 at 7 pm.
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Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation – Monthly
Join us on May 21 at 1 p.m. for this lively Hillsdale Free Public Library program. We provide the coffee and the cookies, you provide the conversation.
Children’s Programs
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“Page Turners” Children’s Book Group
Grade 3 | Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 13th at 4 p.m. in our meeting room. The book we will be discussing is Summer According to Humphrey.
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“Bookworms” Children’s Book Club
Grade 2 | Wednesday, May 6 @ 4 p.m. | Join us for our book club discussion of Good Dog: Fireworks Night by Cam Higgins. Registration is required.
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@ HFPL | Activities | Children | Programs | Teens
2026 Bingo Challenge
Play Get to Know Your “Shelf” Bingo, earn prizes, and help celebrate the Hillsdale Free Public Library’s 90th anniversary.
Think It, Make It, Share It
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Bottle-Cap Mosaic Board
Have fun making a design on our Bottle-Cap Mosaic Board when you’re visiting the library!
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Try It! Toolshed Tuesdays
Learn about the various tools that are available for public use in the Hillsdale Free Public Library’s TMS Toolshed. Each class focuses on one piece of equipment. Check the calendar for these Tuesday evening sessions.
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Design Our Bookmark 2026
The Hillsdale Free Public Library seeks creative folk to submit bookmark designs. Select designs will be professionally printed and made available for all library patrons at the 2nd-floor circulation desk.
Bookshelves & Recommendations
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Book Wall – Themed Book Displays for Teens
Teens, Need help finding your next read? Check out the “book wall” in the Teen section on the library’s 3rd floor.
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Themed Book Tables
Looking for a book? Check out our themed book tables, imagined and curated by the library assistants at the Hillsdale Free Public Library each month.
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The American Legion Label
American Legion Post 162 generously donates funds to the Hillsdale Free Public Library toward the purchase of books.
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On Exhibit in May – LEGO: Thinking Outside the Box
Get inspired by original LEGO creations on exhibit at the library. The Hillsdale Train Station, Union Pacific rail cars, and a lighthouse are among the designs on display in the lobby’s glass cases.
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American Flag Retirement Drop-Off
The Hillsdale Library is a drop-off location for faded and worn American flags for disposal by American Legion Post 162.
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Library Sign Archive
While at the library (or just driving by) … look for our signboard. You’ll get some library news, reading inspiration, and often something to make you smile.
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Limited Edition T-Shirts
Get your limited-edition Hillsdale Free Public Library t-shirt! Available for purchase at the circulation desk on the 2nd floor.
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