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 (wash cloths, body wash etc.) Also, diapers. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
BOOK SALE – All Purpose Room
Friday, May 19 beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, May 21 at 12 noon.
Meditation for Health and Wellness – Virtual
Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m. Meditation is being prescribed by many medical practitioners and has been widely recognized as a means to enhance one’s health and reduce stress. Throughout the nation meditation has become a positive force for health and wellbeing. Join Nirav Sheth, longtime meditator for this lively and engaging workshop. There will even be a change to practice this technique.
In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings
Dates: Wednesdays, 12-2pm on May 24 and June 28. FREE In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings by St. Francis Hospital ‘s Nurse Fran! No appointments necessary – First come, First served.
Movie – All Purpose Room
Friday, May 26 at 1 p.m. Join us at the Hillside Public Library for a showing of the Oscar-nominated movie Top Gun: Maverick. “After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.”
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Play Hooray! – Children’s Room
Friday, May 19 at 11 a.m. Ages: 9 months – 5 years (with parent/caregiver). Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie Mouse!
Stemtastic: Fantastic Fliers! – All Purpose Room
Monday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m. Ages: 7 – 11 years. Join us as we uncover the science behind concepts such as lift and air pressure. Build your own glider, rotocopter and rocket. Use the trial and error technique to perfect your designs in hopes of creating the perfect flying machine!
Story & Craft: Glorious Gardening! All Purpose Room
Tuesday, May 23 at 4:30 p.m. Grades: K – 3. Come join us for some garden-tastic fun with stories, games & crafts!
Marble Maze with Ms. Jean Jean! – All Purpose Room
Thursday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 7 – 10 years. Join us by creating your very own marble maze and learn about gravity, motion, friction, and spatial awareness!
