From the Director
The summer 2024 Reading Program theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library. Our program will run from June 29-August 10. Schedule is listed in this column and our Facebook page.
We are suspending donation acceptance until further notice. We are at storage capacity. Please consider donating to The Book Fairies. Their contact number is 516-557-6645.
The library is still distributing Covid-19 tests while supplies last. Please ask at the Reference Desk.
New titles added to the collection:
It had to be You—Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke
Berman Murders: Unraveling the Mojave Desert’s Most Mysterious Unsolved Crime—Doug Kari
Funny Story—Emily Henry
Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians—James Patterson
Indulge: Delicious & Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share—Valerie Bertinelli
Close to Death—Anthony Horowitz
Husbands—Holly Gramazio
Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 60’s—Doris Kearns Goodwin
Daughter of Mine—Megan Miranda
James—Percival Everett
Adult Programs
Reiki—June 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 & 22; September 5 & 19 October 3 & 17; November 7 & 21; December 5 & 19—6pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person; p/session.
Yoga—Saturdays—June 1, 8, 15, 22—Noon-1 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person, p/session. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle and towel; Wear comfortable clothes. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Book Discussion—Wednesday—June 12–7pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall and via zoom. Copies of Marsh King’s Daughter are available at the Circulation Desk. https://adelphiuniversity.zoom.us/j/96885670102?pwd=VGtSYnkyUW9acVJyV0tyNUtUZnMyZz09
Meeting ID: 968 8567 0102
Passcode: WPBookClub Or just call 1-929-205-6099 on your phone and it will ask for the meeting id and password above
Summer Appetizers with Barbara Sheridan—Tuesday—June 18—6pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $5 p/person. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Children’s Programs
Storytime with Miss Beth—Tuesdays—May 28; June 4 & 11—12:00-12:45 in the Children’s Room. Please no walk-ins. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Father’s Day Craft—Saturday—June 8—12-1 pm in the Children’s Room for ages 3+. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Minecraft: Exploring Ancient Egypt—Saturday—June 22—12-2pm in the Children’s Room for grades K-5. Vendor will provide the first 10 I-pads. Additional participants must bring their own device. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party—Saturday—June 29—11 am-1 pm in the library parking lot for children of all ages. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Thursday Morning Movies—July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29—11 am in the Children’s Room. Light refreshments will be provided. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Learn Magic with Ari Bisk—Monday—July 8—2pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for ages 7+. Please bring your own deck of cards. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Petra Puppets Zany Adventure Team—Saturday—July 27—10:30 am in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children of all ages. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Teddy Bear Workshop—Saturday—August 3—12-1 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 3+. Limited to 30 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.