PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Hillside Public Library, in conjunction with Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, is conducting a Drive for Needed Items for folks living on the streets. The following is a partial list of some of the desired items: Peanut butter; crackers; protein bars; fruit cups; deodorant; mouthwash; water-proof gloves; warm socks; scarves; reusable bags; ziploc bags. Also, $5-$10 gift cards for food: Dunkin; 7/11; McDonalds, etc.
Movie! Oppenheimer – Rating: R. All Purpose Room
Friday, January 12 at 1 p.m. “J. Robert Oppenheimer played an integral role in developing the first atomic bomb. Throughout the development of the bomb, Oppenheimer struggled with justifying a creation that came to cause so much damage. He questions whether he owes it to scientific discovery to create something capable of so much power.”
Author Visit: Memories of Exotic Kenya – All Purpose Room
Friday, January 12 at 5 p.m. Ages: 10 – Adult. Join local author Sarah Khan as she explores and recalls moments from her book “Memories of Exotic Kenya”.
New Year: Fresh Start Through Meditation – Virtual
Tuesday, January 16 at 12 p.m. Join Dave Buck for this powerful program and learn a simple meditation technique to bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation in your daily routine. This program will offer the attendees the opportunity to experience a powerful meditation technique and ask questions about how to use it in your life. This will be explained and practiced during the session.
- This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
 Paint Night at the Library: Snowy Night – All Purpose Room
Tuesday, January 16, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Join Danielle Lovato and paint a beautiful snowy lantern with street sign. For beginners through advanced painters. Patrons aged 18+ only.
Library Board of Trustee’s Meeting – All Purpose Room
Tuesday, January 16 at 7 p.m.
 Got a Clue? Mystery Book Club – 1st Floor Modular Room
Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: The Last to Vanish by Megan Miranda A gripping and propulsive thriller that opens with the disappearance of a journalist who is investigating a string of vanishings in the resort town of Cutter’s Pass—will its dark secrets finally be revealed?
Legal and Financial Update for Families of Adult Children with Special Needs – Virtual
Thursday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Dynamic Duo team of Andrew Cohen, Esq. and Mitch Weisbrot, CLU for an informative seminar that addresses the legal and financial preparations crucial to safeguarding assets, benefits and rights for your special needs adult child.
- This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.Â
Town of Hempstead Property Tax Grievance Forum – All Purpose Room
Friday, January 19, 1 – 3 p.m. Join Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Janine Driscoll to learn how to properly appeal your 2025/26 Nassau County property tax assessment. Bring a pen!
Paint Night: All About Penguins! – Virtual
Friday, January 19 at 7 p.m. January 20 is Penguin Awareness Day, educating people about these versatile wonderous creatures and their habits and habitats! Sketching and Acrylics with Alma for everyone!  For a list of supplies needed, please go to the library’s website.
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS\Author Visit: Memories of Exotic Kenya- All Purpose Room
Friday, January 12, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Ages: 10 – Adult. Join local author Sarah Khan as she explores and recalls moments from her book “Memories of Exotic Kenya”.
Time for Kids: Snowman Fun! – Children’s Room                         Friday, January 12 at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 12 months- 5 years (with parent/caregiver). Come join a Time for Kids, Inc. as we celebrate in this family fun preschool program. Activities include music, movement, fine & gross motor development and storytelling! There will also be a Snowman Craft!Â
Dancing Popcorn with Ms. Jean Jean! – All Purpose Room
Tuesday, January 16 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 7- 10 years. Have you ever seen popcorn dance? Come explore chemical reactions and watch the popcorn dance to the beat!!
