The Hillside Library is partnering with Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH)in doing a Baby Necessities Drive. Needed items include baby clothes, feeding essentials (bottles, brushes, formula) and bath essentials (washcloths, body wash etc.) Also, diapers. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Bingo – All Purpose Room
Sunday, April 23 at 12:30 p.m. Join us for a fun game of Bingo! Winners will win prizes!
In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesday, April 26, 12 noon – 2 p.m. FREE In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings by St. Francis Hospital’s Nurse Fran! No appointments necessary – First come, First served. Dates: Wednesdays, 12-2 p.m. on April 26, May 24, June 28.
Armchair Historians Book club – 1st Floor Modular Rm. And Virtual
Wednesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough. “The #1 New York Times bestseller by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important chapter in the American story—the settling of the Northwest Territory by courageous pioneers who overcame incredible hardships to build a community based on ideals that would define our country.”
Chocolate Dipping Fun with Chocolatier Melinda Space – All Purpose Room
Thursday, April 27, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Learn chocolate dipping tips and tricks, including the different types of chocolate that can be used, and decorating techniques (swizzling & sprinkles)! Share your own chocolate-dipped delights with family and friends – or enjoy for yourself!! Please note that this program is for adults only, 18+ years of age.
- A $5.00 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of the program, cash only, please.
Game Day for Adults! – Children’s Modular Room
Friday, April 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spend Friday mornings with friends for fun and games! Join a group, or bring some friends for a rousing game of Rummy Cube, Scrabble, Chinese Checkers, MasterMind, or Bring Your Own! Coloring books and sheets also available. No registration necessary.
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Time for Kids: Spring Caterpillar! – All-Purpose Room
Friday, April 21 at 10:30 p.m. Ages: 3 – 7 years (with parent/caregiver). Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we celebrate springtime in this family fun preschool program. Activities include music, movement, fine & gross motor development and storytelling! There will also be a Caterpillar Craft!
Stemtastic: Balloon Race Cars! – All-Purpose Room
Monday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m. Ages: 7 – 11 years. Design and build your own race car powered by your lungs! Using boxes, tape, and your imagination each participant will build their own unique car and then race it fly down our coned racetrack!
Create Your Own Magical Thaumatrope with Cindy Wong! – All-Purpose Room
Tuesday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 5 – 8 years. Did you know that “thauma” means magic and “trope” means something that moves? Come and create your own optical toy that takes two images and makes them look like one!
Virtual Tea Tasting
Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Ages: Teen – Adult. Join our librarian Ms. Ambadjes in trying dessert-themed tea! Pick up your teas from the library the week of the program, and taste as you watch & learn during our virtual session.
*Tea pickup is intended for those planning to attend the virtual session, so please only register & pick up if you can attend the virtual session.
Play Hooray – Children’s Room
Friday, April 28 at 11 a.m. Ages: 9 months – 5 years (with parent/caregiver). Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie Mouse!
Recycled Garden – All Purpose Room Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Join our Science expert Chris Buchman as he uses recycled materials, seeds, & more to create your very own garden. Grow vegetables, fruit, flowers, & more!
