Hillside Public Library

Library Features:Public Use ComputersKid ProgramsAdult ProgramsBookmobileCollection Summary:Books: ~ 60,000 (No Digital)Audio: ~ 1,000 (1% Digital)Video: ~ 3,000 (1% Digital)Print Subscriptions: ~100Database Access: ~20 (100% State Licensed)Usage Information:Public Computer Terminals: 31Visits: ~ 40,000 Circulation: ~ 30,000 (48% Childrens)Programs (Annual Attendance):All Programs: ~ 100 (...

The official Web site for the Village of Hillside - Hillside, Illinois.135510ATTR:MEETING ROOMSAUDIOBOOKS

History: In 1955, an enthusiastic group in Hillside received a charter to organize as the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber's first undertaking was to start a Public Library for Hillside. The Illinois Library Association promised 1,000 books to be put at the disposal of a Library as soon as space could be found. A local resident also donated many books from her own collection. The site chosen...