Featured Activities
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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 in the meeting room. The book we will be discussing is The books are available…
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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 pm in our meeting room. The book we will be discussing is The book is…
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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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.
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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.
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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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NJ Property Tax Relief – March 25 @ 1 PM
The New Jersey Division of Taxation will provide an overview of the property tax relief programs available to senior homeowners and renters aged 65 and older.
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Rock n’ Roll – Love It or Leave It – March 19 @ 7 PM
This talk at the Hillsdale Free Public Library will look at the background of rock, its early audience and critics, the explosion of its influence, and how it has come to dominate culture around the world.
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From Rebellion to Independence – March 16 @ 6:30 PM
Mario Medici is back at the Hillsdale Free Public Library with a presentation celebrating the story of America’s Revolution. You’ll leave inspired by the stories of the brave men and women who risked everything in their bid for freedom.
Children’s Programs
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“Page Turners” Children’s Book Club
Grade 3 Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at 4:00…
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Therapy Dog Visit for Teens and Children – February 25 @ 4 PM
Meet certified therapy dog Ginny and learn what therapy dogs do at this Hillsdale Free Public Library program for teens and kids of all ages.
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“Bookworms” Children’s Book Club
Grade 2 Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 4th at 4:00 pm…
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
2026 ENTRY FORM – SHARE WHAT YOU MAKE Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 10:00 to 4:00 pm NJ Makers Day at Hillsdale Free Public Library…
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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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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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