- Watercolor Class for Teens – July 8 @ 6:30 PM
Registration is required for this class. Registration opens June 24 at 6:30 p.m.
- Arthritis Talk with Dr. John McHugh – July 9 @12 PM
Dr. John McHugh has been working with patients that suffer with arthritis and degenerative joint disease, as well as other painful conditions, for more than 30 years. Dr. McHugh is a chiropractor in Hillsdale who specializes in posture correction. While there is no “cure,” Dr. John has found that there are ways to manage, and even possibly slow the advancement of, arthritis and joint degeneration, as well as other painful conditions that are traditionally associated with aging. Dr. John found chiropractic in college when he sustained an injury from a fall that left him with debilitating pain in his neck, shoulders and arms, as well as daily…
- Self Defense for Teens – July 9 @ 3 PM
Tiger’s Claw Martial Arts will show you how to protect yourself in different situations. Registration is required.
- Summer Reading 2025
Color Our World 2025 Hillsdale Free Public Library Summer Reading Program The Hillsdale Library Summer Reading signups will begin on Wednesday, June 18th and run through Friday, August 15th. Sign up and receive a tote bag and other incentives! READ TO ME PROGRAM Children ages 18 months and up who are non-readers may sign up and have an adult read 12 books to them to receive prizes. READ ALONE PROGRAM This program is for ANY beginning readers through Grade 6. Read 6 books and receive prizes. OTHER FUN-FILLED PROGRAMS INCLUDE Tuesday, June 24th at 10:30 am Jiggly Wiggly– interactive preschool…
- Patron Picks Book Club – Current Reads
Next Club Meeting: June 16 @ 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.
- Chair Yoga Is Back! – Starting June 19 @ 11 AM
Join us for a gentle morning stretch. Space is limited for this high-demand class. You must register for each session individually. Registration opens two weeks before each session takes place. Priority is given to Hillsdale Library cardholders.
- Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation – Monthly
Next Date: Thursday, June 19, 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.
- MINI GOLF “FUN”RAISER 2025
2025 MINI GOLF “FUN”RAISER Friday, October 10 – 6:30 pm THIS WEBPAGE IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT. SAVE THE DATE! IT WILL BE AN AMAZING EVENING AT THE LIBRARY. Organized by The Hillsdale Free Public Library Foundation, with assistance from the Friends of the Library and the Library Board of Trustees. Sponsor a Hole
- Monday Book Club
July 14 -12:30 pm The Monday Book Club will be discussing Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult. 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
- On Exhibit in June – Mixed Media, Mixed Minds
A collection of works created by One River School’s advanced teen students are on exhibit in the Meeting Room in June. One River School of Art is proud to present Mixed Media, Mixed Minds, an exhibition that celebrates the boundless creativity and talent of its students. This dynamic showcase features a diverse array of artworks, highlighting the many mediums the school’s students have explored and perfected. From painting, to drawing, and everything in between, each piece reflects the unique perspectives and artistic voices of talented young creators. Throughout their journey at One River School of Art, students have honed their…
- Healing Sound Bath – June 23 @ 7 PM
Since ancient times, cultures have been using singing bowls to clear the mind, body, and spirit during meditation. Join Judith, owner of Rock Collage, as she leads us in a sound bath class designed to relax and heal. Judith is a holistic healing practitioner, Reiki master, astrologer, and jeweler. Registration is required.
- Saturday Night – Friday Movie Matinee – June 20 @ 2 PM
Join us for a movie matinee showing of Saturday Night, based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. This movie is rated “R.” No registration is required.
- Storytime with Mr. S
The Hillsdale Library is excited to share that on Monday June 9th at 10:30AM, Hillsdale resident and retired educator Allen Saslowsky will be here for storytime! Affectionately known as “Mr. S”, Allen has an amazing way with children and adults alike. Mr. S. will choose a story to share with your little ones. This program is open to all children of the community.
- Thursday Evening Book Club
Thursday, June 19 -7:00 pm For June, the Thursday Evening Book Group will be discussing Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe. Copies of the book are 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
- Line Dancing – June 14 @ 11 AM
April from Dancefix returns to teach us the latest line dances. Grab a partner or come solo! Registration is required. Register soon – space is limited.
- Sock Hop with Richard Stillman – June 21 @ 2 PM
Come, bring a friend, and enjoy the music! Actor, musician, and storyteller Richard Stillman entertains us with early rock and roll, Elvis, and Beatles music on guitar, banjo, and ukulele as well as tap dances and hat tricks. Registration is not required.
- Defy Menopause – June 19 @ 7 PM
Women’s health seminar that empowers you to navigate confidently through perimenopause and menopause Led by Dr. Tracy Verrico, a board certified OB-GYN Registration is required and will open on Thursday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m.
- Cabaret with Carol – June 12 @ 7 PM
Join us for an evening of music with Carol Schepker Miller in her one-woman show. Featuring Motown, rock, ballads, and jazz – something for everyone! No registration required.
- Motorcycling Across Mongolia – June 9 @ 7 PM
Have you ever heard of a country named Mongolia? Yes? No? Maybe? Learn about this fascinating country with many different landscapes, such as deserts, mountains, and lakes from professional traveler Chris McCormack, who returns to the Hillsdale Library to talk about his six-week trip across Mongolia on a motorcycle. Chris will discuss his visits with the Tsaatan tribe on horseback (one of the last groups of reindeer herders in the world) and the Eagle Hunters of Western Mongolia. He’ll also share how he battled his way across the Gobi Desert. His stories, accompanied with his photos, will leave you simply…
- Neil McNamara and Friends – June 7 @ 2 PM
Free concert! Come, bring a friend, and enjoy the music! Guitarist and Hillsdale resident Neil McNamara brings a fresh mix of jazz, Latin, and contemporary music to the Hillsdale Library. No registration is required.
Registration is required for this class. Registration opens June 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. John McHugh has been working with patients that suffer with arthritis and degenerative joint disease, as well as other painful conditions, for more than 30 years. Dr. McHugh is a chiropractor in Hillsdale who specializes in posture correction. While there is no “cure,” Dr. John has found that there are ways to manage, and even possibly slow the advancement of, arthritis and joint degeneration, as well as other painful conditions that are traditionally associated with aging. Dr. John found chiropractic in college when he sustained an injury from a fall that left him with debilitating pain in his neck, shoulders and arms, as well as daily…
Tiger’s Claw Martial Arts will show you how to protect yourself in different situations. Registration is required.
Color Our World 2025 Hillsdale Free Public Library Summer Reading Program The Hillsdale Library Summer Reading signups will begin on Wednesday, June 18th and run through Friday, August 15th. Sign up and receive a tote bag and other incentives! READ TO ME PROGRAM Children ages 18 months and up who are non-readers may sign up and have an adult read 12 books to them to receive prizes. READ ALONE PROGRAM This program is for ANY beginning readers through Grade 6. Read 6 books and receive prizes. OTHER FUN-FILLED PROGRAMS INCLUDE Tuesday, June 24th at 10:30 am Jiggly Wiggly– interactive preschool…
Next Club Meeting: June 16 @ 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. You must register for each session individually. Registration opens two weeks before each session takes place. Priority is given to Hillsdale Library cardholders.
Next Date: Thursday, June 19, 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.
2025 MINI GOLF “FUN”RAISER Friday, October 10 – 6:30 pm THIS WEBPAGE IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT. SAVE THE DATE! IT WILL BE AN AMAZING EVENING AT THE LIBRARY. Organized by The Hillsdale Free Public Library Foundation, with assistance from the Friends of the Library and the Library Board of Trustees. Sponsor a Hole
July 14 -12:30 pm The Monday Book Club will be discussing Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult. 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
A collection of works created by One River School’s advanced teen students are on exhibit in the Meeting Room in June. One River School of Art is proud to present Mixed Media, Mixed Minds, an exhibition that celebrates the boundless creativity and talent of its students. This dynamic showcase features a diverse array of artworks, highlighting the many mediums the school’s students have explored and perfected. From painting, to drawing, and everything in between, each piece reflects the unique perspectives and artistic voices of talented young creators. Throughout their journey at One River School of Art, students have honed their…
Since ancient times, cultures have been using singing bowls to clear the mind, body, and spirit during meditation. Join Judith, owner of Rock Collage, as she leads us in a sound bath class designed to relax and heal. Judith is a holistic healing practitioner, Reiki master, astrologer, and jeweler. Registration is required.
Join us for a movie matinee showing of Saturday Night, based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. This movie is rated “R.” No registration is required.
The Hillsdale Library is excited to share that on Monday June 9th at 10:30AM, Hillsdale resident and retired educator Allen Saslowsky will be here for storytime! Affectionately known as “Mr. S”, Allen has an amazing way with children and adults alike. Mr. S. will choose a story to share with your little ones. This program is open to all children of the community.
Thursday, June 19 -7:00 pm For June, the Thursday Evening Book Group will be discussing Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe. Copies of the book are 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
April from Dancefix returns to teach us the latest line dances. Grab a partner or come solo! Registration is required. Register soon – space is limited.
Come, bring a friend, and enjoy the music! Actor, musician, and storyteller Richard Stillman entertains us with early rock and roll, Elvis, and Beatles music on guitar, banjo, and ukulele as well as tap dances and hat tricks. Registration is not required.
Women’s health seminar that empowers you to navigate confidently through perimenopause and menopause Led by Dr. Tracy Verrico, a board certified OB-GYN Registration is required and will open on Thursday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of music with Carol Schepker Miller in her one-woman show. Featuring Motown, rock, ballads, and jazz – something for everyone! No registration required.
Have you ever heard of a country named Mongolia? Yes? No? Maybe? Learn about this fascinating country with many different landscapes, such as deserts, mountains, and lakes from professional traveler Chris McCormack, who returns to the Hillsdale Library to talk about his six-week trip across Mongolia on a motorcycle. Chris will discuss his visits with the Tsaatan tribe on horseback (one of the last groups of reindeer herders in the world) and the Eagle Hunters of Western Mongolia. He’ll also share how he battled his way across the Gobi Desert. His stories, accompanied with his photos, will leave you simply…
Free concert! Come, bring a friend, and enjoy the music! Guitarist and Hillsdale resident Neil McNamara brings a fresh mix of jazz, Latin, and contemporary music to the Hillsdale Library. No registration is required.