- Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation – Monthly
Next Date: Thursday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a chat! We provide the coffee and the cookies, you provide the conversation. You might learn a new fact or make a new friend. Registration is not required. All are welcome.
- Trivia Night! – May 12 @ 7PM
Trivia night for adults is back! Think you have the answers? Here’s your chance to prove it! Registration is required and opens on Monday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. Register here for yourself or bring some friends. Please limit your team to no more than four people.
- Line Dancing – May 10 @ 11AM
Learn to line dance! April from Dancefix will teach you how to line dance. Bring a partner or come solo. Please register. Space is limited. Registration opens on Saturday, April 26, at 11:00 a.m.
- Monday Book Club
May 12 -12:30 pm The Monday Book Club will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Copies of the book are available at the main desk. The Monday Book Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 12:30 pm in the meeting room on the first floor. For more information, please contact: clubs@hfpl.org
- Learn to Crochet with Clayton – Starts May 2 @ 10:30AM
Learn to crochet with experienced teacher Clayton in this three-session class. We will provide the materials. Just bring yourself and your desire to learn a new skill. Registration is required and opens on Friday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m.
- “Bookworms” Children’s Book Club
Grade 2 Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Join us for your Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 7th at 4:00 pm in our meeting room. The book we will be discussing is The books are available for pick up in the children’s room. Snack will be provided at the meeting. Registration is required. Please call the children’s room at 201-358-5073 to register.
- Wine Tasting and Education – May 5 @ 7PM
Hillsdale resident Michael Bajdechi, president of In Vino Veritas Club Advisor, is back to teach us all about wine. A sommelier and executive wine consultant, Michael has worked in the golf/country club arena for more than 20 years focusing on designing innovative and successful wine programs. This program is for those 21 years of age or older who have not yet had an opportunity to attend this event in the past. Registration is required. Register here (Registration opens April 21 at 7:00 p.m.)
- Library Oil Painting
Edmund Roman, Sr. (1926-2007) Painted this image of the Hillsdale Free Public Library following its addition and renovation in 2006. Edmund Roman was an artist from Colonia, New Jersey, who taught himself how to paint following a career as a truck mechanic. He taught art classes to fellow senior citizens in Woodbridge Township and was a frequent winner of the annual Senior Citizen Art Show at the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge, NJ. Edmund’s daughter, Deborah Lease, was the Supervising Library Assistant at the library from 2005-2025.
- Jiggly Wiggly Children’s Spring Music Programs
Come join us for fun filled interactive musical programs for infants through preschool with Ms. Christina! Sessions will take place Thursday, April 17th @ 10:30 am Tuesday, May 6th @ 10:30 am No registration is required but space is limited. All are welcome!
- Cookie Decorating for Teens – April 21 @ 6:30PM
Registration is required. Priority given to Hillsdale cardholders. Sweet Confections by Jenn is back at the Hillsdale Library with a class just for teens. The class is intended for teens 7th grade and older. No experience is needed. Register here (Registration opens on Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.)
- Community CPR – April 28 @ 6:30PM
This is an introductory course offered by the Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service. The course is designed to prepare a citizen to take the initial actions that might save a life. This program does not include a certificate. Registration is required. Register here.
- Fitness Fun with Lois – April 4 and April 25 @ 1PM
Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first served. Join Hillsdale resident Lois Kohan for an ageless workout! Part cardio, part stretch, all FUN!
- Hillsdale Access for All Workshop – April 26 @ 11AM (Adult) and 1PM (Children)
Hillsdale Access for All (HAFA) is thrilled to be a supporting another Arts & Crafts Workshop in partnership with the Hillsdale Free Public Library. HAFA is committed to collaborating with community organizations to create inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities to fully participate in all activities. This monthly Arts & Crafts series is led by Suzi Gerace, an accomplished artist and the owner of Dream Makers Studio. Grace and Cindy from HAFA, along with a team of dedicated volunteers, will be on hand to support and assist participants. If you or your loved ones require any specific accommodations or additional…
- Adults with Aging Parent Drivers – April 29 @7PM
Presented by David Stamberg, owner of Senior Care Authority This one-hour group presentation was developed to help adults with baby-boomer-generation parents when concerna develop about a loved one’s ability to drive safely as a result of the natural aging process. This program will provide a roadmap to help families address the issue with tact, compassion, and empathy, so that the older driver’s dignity and independence is never unnecessarily jeopardized. Registration is required. Register here (Registration opens Tuesday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m.)
- Sharing Your Story and Leaving Your Legacy – April 23 @ 1PM
Bring a notebook, a sense of adventure, and something to write with as this is an interactive program! Join three The Alliance for Senior Services of New Jersey members (TASS) as they talk about how to share your story while ensuring you leave a legacy for your loved ones. They will empower you to find ways to make your story come to life. Today, there is an abundance of high-touch and high-tech ways – for example, QR codes and video messages – to tell your story. This program will discuss these and other creative ways you can use to augment…
- Calligraphy for Adults – April 15 @6:30PM
Join us for a calligraphy class taught by the Spotted Canvas art studio. This is an introduction class where you will learn the basics of calligraphy. You will leave with a finished product and your practice sheets. All supplies are included. Registration is required. New attendees only for this session . Valid Hillsdale Library cardholders will receive priority at registration. Register here (Registration opens Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m.)
- Patron Picks Book Club – Current Reads – April 10 @6:30PM
Join us for this “no pressure” book club. Come prepared to discuss a book you are currently reading and would like to share. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.
- Chair Yoga Returns – Starting April 10 @11AM
Join us for a gentle morning stretch. Space is limited for this high-demand class. Priority is given to Hillsdale Library cardholders, and registration is required for each session individually. You must register for each session individually. Registration opens two weeks before each session takes place. April 10 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on March 27) April 17 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on April 3) April 24 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on April 10) May 1 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on April 17) May 8 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on April 24) May 15 (registration opens at…
- Wicked – Friday Movie Matinee – April 18 @1:30PM
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Rated PG. Bring the kids! Please register, space is limited. Register here
- Open Mic and Karaoke – April 11, Doors Open at 6:30PM
All are welcome! Performers MUST register in advance by emailing michele.kilmurray@hfpl.org by April 9. Please keep all performances to five minutes or less. Not a performer? Come and be part of the audience! (No registration required.) Refreshments will be served.
Next Date: Thursday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a chat! We provide the coffee and the cookies, you provide the conversation. You might learn a new fact or make a new friend. Registration is not required. All are welcome.
Trivia night for adults is back! Think you have the answers? Here’s your chance to prove it! Registration is required and opens on Monday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. Register here for yourself or bring some friends. Please limit your team to no more than four people.
Learn to line dance! April from Dancefix will teach you how to line dance. Bring a partner or come solo. Please register. Space is limited. Registration opens on Saturday, April 26, at 11:00 a.m.
May 12 -12:30 pm The Monday Book Club will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Copies of the book are available at the main desk. The Monday Book Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 12:30 pm in the meeting room on the first floor. For more information, please contact: clubs@hfpl.org
Learn to crochet with experienced teacher Clayton in this three-session class. We will provide the materials. Just bring yourself and your desire to learn a new skill. Registration is required and opens on Friday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m.
Grade 2 Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Join us for your Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 7th at 4:00 pm in our meeting room. The book we will be discussing is The books are available for pick up in the children’s room. Snack will be provided at the meeting. Registration is required. Please call the children’s room at 201-358-5073 to register.
Hillsdale resident Michael Bajdechi, president of In Vino Veritas Club Advisor, is back to teach us all about wine. A sommelier and executive wine consultant, Michael has worked in the golf/country club arena for more than 20 years focusing on designing innovative and successful wine programs. This program is for those 21 years of age or older who have not yet had an opportunity to attend this event in the past. Registration is required. Register here (Registration opens April 21 at 7:00 p.m.)
Edmund Roman, Sr. (1926-2007) Painted this image of the Hillsdale Free Public Library following its addition and renovation in 2006. Edmund Roman was an artist from Colonia, New Jersey, who taught himself how to paint following a career as a truck mechanic. He taught art classes to fellow senior citizens in Woodbridge Township and was a frequent winner of the annual Senior Citizen Art Show at the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge, NJ. Edmund’s daughter, Deborah Lease, was the Supervising Library Assistant at the library from 2005-2025.
Come join us for fun filled interactive musical programs for infants through preschool with Ms. Christina! Sessions will take place Thursday, April 17th @ 10:30 am Tuesday, May 6th @ 10:30 am No registration is required but space is limited. All are welcome!
Registration is required. Priority given to Hillsdale cardholders. Sweet Confections by Jenn is back at the Hillsdale Library with a class just for teens. The class is intended for teens 7th grade and older. No experience is needed. Register here (Registration opens on Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.)
This is an introductory course offered by the Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service. The course is designed to prepare a citizen to take the initial actions that might save a life. This program does not include a certificate. Registration is required. Register here.
Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first served. Join Hillsdale resident Lois Kohan for an ageless workout! Part cardio, part stretch, all FUN!
Hillsdale Access for All (HAFA) is thrilled to be a supporting another Arts & Crafts Workshop in partnership with the Hillsdale Free Public Library. HAFA is committed to collaborating with community organizations to create inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities to fully participate in all activities. This monthly Arts & Crafts series is led by Suzi Gerace, an accomplished artist and the owner of Dream Makers Studio. Grace and Cindy from HAFA, along with a team of dedicated volunteers, will be on hand to support and assist participants. If you or your loved ones require any specific accommodations or additional…
Presented by David Stamberg, owner of Senior Care Authority This one-hour group presentation was developed to help adults with baby-boomer-generation parents when concerna develop about a loved one’s ability to drive safely as a result of the natural aging process. This program will provide a roadmap to help families address the issue with tact, compassion, and empathy, so that the older driver’s dignity and independence is never unnecessarily jeopardized. Registration is required. Register here (Registration opens Tuesday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m.)
Bring a notebook, a sense of adventure, and something to write with as this is an interactive program! Join three The Alliance for Senior Services of New Jersey members (TASS) as they talk about how to share your story while ensuring you leave a legacy for your loved ones. They will empower you to find ways to make your story come to life. Today, there is an abundance of high-touch and high-tech ways – for example, QR codes and video messages – to tell your story. This program will discuss these and other creative ways you can use to augment…
Join us for a calligraphy class taught by the Spotted Canvas art studio. This is an introduction class where you will learn the basics of calligraphy. You will leave with a finished product and your practice sheets. All supplies are included. Registration is required. New attendees only for this session . Valid Hillsdale Library cardholders will receive priority at registration. Register here (Registration opens Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m.)
Join us for this “no pressure” book club. Come prepared to discuss a book you are currently reading and would like to share. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.
Join us for a gentle morning stretch. Space is limited for this high-demand class. Priority is given to Hillsdale Library cardholders, and registration is required for each session individually. You must register for each session individually. Registration opens two weeks before each session takes place. April 10 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on March 27) April 17 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on April 3) April 24 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on April 10) May 1 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on April 17) May 8 (registration opens at 11 a.m. on April 24) May 15 (registration opens at…
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Rated PG. Bring the kids! Please register, space is limited. Register here
All are welcome! Performers MUST register in advance by emailing michele.kilmurray@hfpl.org by April 9. Please keep all performances to five minutes or less. Not a performer? Come and be part of the audience! (No registration required.) Refreshments will be served.