PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Board Book Drive: Hillside Library is collecting new Board Books for local Childrens’ Hospitals. The donations will be collected throughout the month of May. We thank you for your generosity.
Cancer Prevention and Screening Overview – Virtual Tuesday, May 14 at 12 noon. Stony Brook Health Education; Don’t delay your cancer screenings. Learn what cancer screenings are available for you, when to get screened, and best practices for cancer prevention.
Got a Clue? Mystery Book Club – 1st Fl. Modular Room Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: Northern Spy by Flynn Berry. “A heart-pounding story of the contemporary IRA and a moving portrait of sister- and motherhood, and of life in a deeply divided society.
In-Person: Library Plant and Garden Group – 1st Fl. Modular Room Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Calling all gardeners, of all levels and interests! Join the Plant and Garden Club and exchange seeds, rooted cuttings, and plants with fellow gardeners of all skills and interests. No registration necessary.
The Library Plant and Garden Club meets every 3rd Thursday, April through September.
Movie! Killers of the Flower Moon – Rating:R. All Purpose Room
Friday, May 17 at 1 p.m. “In the 1920s, innocent members of the Osage Indigenous American tribe suffer from a series of unusual, inexplicable murders. Though relegated to the margins of society, the case captures the attention of the FBI, which launches a large-scale investigation under the guidance of J. Edgar Hoover.”
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Time for Kids: Hooray for Mother’s Day! – All Purpose Room Friday, May 10 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 Mother’s Day Craft!
Mother’s Day Ceramics! – All Purpose Room Friday, May 10 at 4 p.m. Grades: 1-4. Paint a beautiful ceramic figure for a special lady in your life! Material Fee: $3
May Flower Craft by Ms. Cindy! – All Purpose Room
Monday, May 13 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 4- 7 years. April showers bring May flowers! Come create some paper flower crafts to celebrate spring!
Move to the Music! – Children’s Room
Friday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 18 months- 36 months (with parent/caregiver). Join Miss Jeannie for a joyous time of movement, dancing, and parachute fun!