Featured Activities
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“Reading Warriors” Children’s Book Club
Grades 4,5, & 6 Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd at4:00 pm in our meeting rom. The book we will be discussing is The book is…
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Alex Prizgintas: The British Invasion – March 26 @ 7 PM
Join us at the Hillsdale Free Public Library for an evening of music from, and historical insights about, the British Invasion of the 60s with cellist and historian Alex Prizgintas. No registration required.
Featured Services
Libby by Overdrive. eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines in one app.
Foreign movies, documentaries, the Great Courses, and more.
More eBooks, audiobooks, and music
American Museum of Natural History, Intrepid, Newark Museum, and Storm King
Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley teach English as a second language
Take and grow or save and share
Try the Seed Library
Adult & Teen Programs
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Downsizing Made Easy – April 8 @ 12:30 PM
Thinking about downsizing? Join us at the Hillsdale Free Public Library for an engaging workshop that will help through the process without getting overwhelmed.
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Teen Movie – Catching Fire – April 17 @ 6 PM
Teens, join us for a showing of Catching Fire at the Hillsdale Free Public Library.
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Wicked for Good- Friday Movie Matinee – April 3 @ 2 PM
Join us for a showing of Wicked for Good, the conclusion to the story of the witches of Oz., at the Hillsdale Library.
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Blood Pressure Screening – April 1, 10 AM – 12 PM
Get your blood pressure checked at the Hillsdale Free Public Library, with screening conducted by the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission.
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Mike Vacarro: A Night of Talkin’ Baseball – March 23 @ 7 PM
Author talk! New York Post sports columnist Mike Vaccaro will discuss his latest book, The Bosses of the Bronx, at the Hillsdale Library. Learn about the rebirth of the Yankees on Jan. 3, 1973, and the remarkable decades that followed.
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Musical Performance by Josh Sallo – March 30 @ 7 PM
The Hillsdale Free Public Library invites you to an evening of “strict musical mischief.” Josh Sallo will perform family-friendly acoustic versions of your favorite songs as you’ve never heard them! No registration required.
Children’s Programs
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“Page Turners” Children’s Book Club
Grade 3 Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 at 4:00…
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“Bookworms” Children’s Book Club
Grade 2 Wednesday. April 8th, 2026 Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 8th at 4:00 pm…
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” Reading Warriors” Children’s Book Club
Grades 4,5,& 6 Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at 4:00…
Think It, Make It, Share It
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Try It! Toolshed Tuesdays
Try It! Toolshed Tuesdays Learn about the various tools that are available for public use in the TMS Toolshed. Each class will focus on one…
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NJ MAKERS DAY 2026 – MARCH 21
We seek to celebrate the artists, crafters, and makers in our local community. Please consider sharing your time and talent at this one-day public exhibition….
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DESIGN OUR BOOKMARK 2026
The Hillsdale Free Public Library seeks creative folk to submit bookmark designs. The designs will be judged according to artistic merit and should really WOW…
Bookshelves & Recommendations
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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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Staff Recommendations
Need a book recommendation? Here are some favorites of Hillsdale Free Public Library staff.
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On Exhibit in March – Seascapes, Landscapes & Railroad Trains by Barry Shiff
Throughout March, the Hillsdale Free Public Library is pleased to exhibit the artwork of Barry Shiff, renowned for his maritime and early 20th century scene paintings.
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Now Collecting – Food and Personal Items
The Hillsdale Library’s Teen Advisory Board is collecting food and personal items for donation to the Hillsdale Helping Hands Food Pantry. Donations accepted through March 30.
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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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