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.
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.
Bingo – All Purpose Room
Sunday, January 21 at 12:30 p.m. Join us for a fun game of Bingo! Adults 18 years and older! Winners will win prizes!
Nutrition and Your Gut Health – Virtual
Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. Lifestyle and diet play a role in gastrointestinal health. In this lecture registered dietitian Pnina Mohr will discuss common complaints and offer practical approaches to combat popular digestive disorders you may be experiencing daily. Pnina will also offer simple recipes to try out in the kitchen or on the barbeque for Summertime meals.
In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesday, January 24, 12-2 p.m. FREE In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings by St. Francis Hospital Nurse Fran! No appointments are necessary – First come, First served.
Movie! Gran Turismo – Rating: PG-13. All Purpose Room
Friday, January 26 at 1 p.m. “Jann Mardenborough is a teenage gaming wunderkind, his skills earning him a series of titles in the digital racing sphere. Given his talents, he receives the opportunity to become a professional driver for Nissan, where he must learn to translate his finely-honed gaming skills to real high-octane scenarios. The story is based on true events.”
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Stemtastic: Kaleidoscope Wonder! – All Purpose Room
Monday, January 22 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 4 years- 6 years (with parent/caregiver). Using light and reflective materials we’ll make a colorful eye-catching spinner!
LEGO Snowflake Workshop! – All Purpose Room
Tuesday, January 23 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 6- 9 years. Join us by learning about the science behind snowflakes by designing & building their very own snowflake out of LEGOs that they can take home!
Material Fee: $2
Chess Night – All Purpose Room
Friday, January 26 at 4:30 p.m. Grades: 2-4. Join Chess Master Michael Caputo in a night of Chess! Whether you’ve never played or you’ve already an experienced player, you’ll have fun playing chess with friends!
Chess Night – YA. All Purpose Room
Friday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. Grades: 5-12. Join Chess Master Michael Caputo in a night of Chess! Whether you’ve never played or you’re already an experienced player, you’ll have fun playing chess with friends!
