From the Director
The summer 2024 Reading Program theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library. Our program will run from June 29-August 10. The 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:
Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade—Janet Skeslein Charles
All My Secrets—Lynn Austin
Long Island—Colm Toibin
Life, Loss & Puffins—Catherine Ryan Hyde
Last Time She Saw Him—Kate White
Small Acts of Courage—Ali Velshi
Westport—James Comey
Reading the Constitution—Stephen Breyer
I Will Ruin You—Linwood Barclay
Anxious Generation—Jonathan Haidt
What Happened to Nina? Dervla McTiernan
You Never Know: A Memoir—Tom Selleck
Adult Programs
Reiki—June 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 & 22; September 5 & 19 October 3 & 17; November 7 & 21; December 5 & 19—6 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person; p/session.
Yoga—Saturdays—June 22—Noon—1 p.m. 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.
Summer Appetizers with Barbara Sheridan: Tuesday, June 18, 6 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $5 p/person. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Free Shredding Service will be available on Saturday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Schechter School parking lot. No registration is necessary.
Ceramic Sitting Fairy Craft—Tuesday—August 20—6 pm in the Library. $15 material fee. Limited to 25 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Empire Safety Driving Course—Thursday—August 29—10 am-4 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for drivers of all ages. $33 p/person due at registration. Limited to 35 participants. Check only payable to Diana Palumbo-Wilson. The payment deadline is Aug. 22.
Book Discussion—Wednesday—September 18–7 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall and via Zoom. Copies of Demon Copperhead will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Children’s Programs
Minecraft: Exploring Ancient Egypt—Saturday, June 22, 12-2 p.m. in the Children’s Room for grades K-5. The vendor will provide the first 10 iPads. Additional participants must bring their own devices. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Saturday, June 29, 11 am-1pm in the library parking lot. This event is for children of all ages. To register, call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com.
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—2 pm 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.
Hogwarts Potions–Tuesday–August 6–12-1pm in the Children’s Room for ages 5+. Calling all HP fans! Incorporate science and creativity in making your own safe and edible potion based on the famous series. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com
