Andrew Li, a high school sophomore, has been playing piano for eight years. He has won multiple 1st place awards in classical music competitions across the Tri-State area. Andrew’s diverse repertoire spans from the 1600s to the early 2000s, including Classical, Romantic, Contemporary, and American styles. Let Andrew’s passion and talent inspire your child to explore the joy of piano music! What will be covered: how to read music, learn to play both classic and pop songs at your own pace. A parent or guardian must be in the room to accompany the child learner. Schedule: First come / first…

Professional traveler Chris McCormack returns to the Hillsdale Public Library to talk about his experiences traveling through Iceland. Not only will he share his stories but also useful apps, websites, and the different options you have to explore Iceland. For such a small island, this country has an incredible number of experiences to offer, no matter the season. Don’t miss out on the chance to hear about the land of fire and ice. Reserve your spot here

Guitarist and Hillsdale resident Neil McNamara brings a fresh mix of Jazz, Latin and Contemporary music to the Hillsdale Library. Registration is not required.

Bring a mat, a towel and find your Zen with Joyce! Registration is required for each class. Register here for January 4th Register here for January 11 Register here for January 18 Register here for January 25 Register here for February 1 Register here for February 8

Grades 4 & 5 Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 4:00 pm Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on January 22nd, 2025 at 4:00 pm in our meeting room. The book we will be discussing is The books are available for pickup 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 or email Cindy at cindy.greenwald@hfpl.org.

Thursday, January 16 – 7:00 pm For January, the Thursday Evening Book Group will be discussing The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo. Copies of the book will be available at the main desk.  The Thursday Evening Book Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. New members are always welcome! For more information, please contact:  clubs@hfpl.org

Grade 3 Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 15th at 4:00 pm in our meeting room. The book we will be discussing is The book is 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.

Stunning and functional designs Hillsdale-resident Carol S. Miller is a handbag designer and manufacturer. Her handbag business evolved from her career in the NY fashion industry. “[That career] allowed me to travel for years to the fashion capitals of the world for my work. And while I adore all things fashion, my first love has always been handbags,” says Carol.  Carol is part of the slow and sustainable fashion movement in which workers are paid fairly for their work and products are made with care. She designs soft, plush, and functional leather and Southwest-style wool handbags with real women and…

January 13 -12:30pm The Monday Book Club will be discussing Palisades Park by Alan Brennert. 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

Trivia night returns! Form a team of no more than four and test your knowledge on general subjects. Sign up below to be counted in. Reserve your spot here

No registration required.

Channel your inner artist and make a beautiful keepsake! This high demand program is for valid Hillsdale Cardholders only. Event is full. Hillsdale Cardholders click here to be added to a waiting list.

Original Work by Wheez The library is pleased to welcome back Rick Wiesner (Wheez) as this month’s artist exhibitor in the meeting room. You may recall Rick’s woodcraft artistry from his 2021 exhibit, and he has returned with his latest creations. Visit the library during December to view his original woodworking designs and pen and ink drawings. About Rick’s Designs Rick is a semi-retired engineer who has worked with wood for more than 50 years. He started designing original pieces about ten years ago after seeing a carved whale while visiting Bar Harbor, Maine. “That whale woke something up in…

Grade 2 Wednesday, January 8th at 4:00 pm Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 8th 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.

Think It, Make It, Share It. Tinkering Tuesday, December 3 – 3:30 to 4:54 pm Challenge: Create your own abstract / cubist drawing materials: paper, pencils / crayons connectors:  tools: hands, craft sticks, disks, string __________________________________ Think It, Make It, Share It is an opportunity to get creative with stuff. There is no right way. There is no wrong way. There may be a better way, but you are free to find your way. Play and explore. Anyone can join. Activities run until 4:45 pm or until supplies run out.  Younger makers under 9 years of age must be accompanied by a…

Think It, Make It, Share It. Tinkering Tuesday, December 10 – 3:30 to 4:54 pm Challenge: create your own snowflake design (some patterns will be offered) materials: paper, construction paper connectors:  tools: scissors, x-acto knives, pencils __________________________________ Think It, Make It, Share It is an opportunity to get creative with stuff. There is no right way. There is no wrong way. There may be a better way, but you are free to find your way. Play and explore. Anyone can join. Activities run until 4:45 pm or until supplies run out.  Younger makers under 9 years of age must be accompanied by…

Think It, Make It, Share It. Thinkering Tuesday, December 17 – 3:30 to 4:54 pm Challenge: Construct a cheerful “gingerbread” house from candies materials: graham crackers, candies and cereals, cardboard bases connectors: frosting tools: craft sticks __________________________________ Think It, Make It, Share It is an opportunity to get creative with stuff. There is no right way. There is no wrong way. There may be a better way, but you are free to find your way. Play and explore. Anyone can join. Activities run until 4:45 pm or until supplies run out.  Younger makers under 9 years of age must be accompanied by…

Grades 4 & 5 Wednesday, December 18th at 4:00 pm Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on December 18th at 4:00 pm in our meeting room. The book we will be discussing is The books are available for pickup 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 or email Cindy at cindy.greenwald@hfpl.org

Grade 3 Wednesday, December 11th at 4:00 pm Join us for our Children’s Book Club. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 11th 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.

Coming Saturday, March 22, 2025. The Hillsdale Free Public Library seeks local artists, crafters, makers, and inventors for a one-day exhibition of creativity and craft. Please consider entering something in this community showcase. If you knit, crochet, sew, build, join, turn, paint, sculpt, bake, code, solder, construct or otherwise invent, we’d love to see what you do. Let us know what you will be entering by March 14, 2025. $50 prizes will be offered in 7 categories. Votes will be cast by visitors. Other activities are being planned for your enjoyment. Pick up an entry form at the library or…