The library is sponsoring a Basic First Aid Supplies Drive to support Ukraine. Needed items include Band Aids, Sterile Eye Dressings; Gauze Dressings; Safety Pins; Tweezers and Scissors; Skin Rash Creams; Pain Relievers and Digital Thermometers. There is a bin at the library for your donations, and we thank you for your generosity.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Prepare for that Interview! This program will be in person at the library.
Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Learn best practices for an interview, including what to wear, how to handle difficult questions, and how to promote yourself as the best person for the job.
Library Board of Trustees’ Meeting – Virtual Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Budget meeting followed by regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting.
Who Will Decide? Health Care and Medical Decisions in Our Changing World – Virtual Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Beth Polner Abrahams, Esq. assists residents in navigating recent NYS health care laws. Topics include Health care decisions, Health care proxies, Living wills, and End of life (DNR, MOLST) patient rights. *This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Meditation for Everyday Living – Virtual Wednesday, May 11at 1:30 p.m. In this fast-paced, stressful world we live in, is there a way to decompress, recharge and experience peacefulness? Explore the power of meditation with John Bednarik to transform our lives and find the joy and serenity we are longing for. Experience a simple, yet powerful method of meditation that can be used daily to enhance your life. *This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Fresh Fiction Book Club – In Person 2nd Floor and Virtual Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Four orphans run away from an Indian Training School in 1932 and travel down the Mississippi River.
Four Step Salary Negotiation – Virtual Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Career series with Dr. Amy Geffen, Career Coach: Plan your job search, overcome your fears! Learn the 4 key steps in a salary negotiation: knowing what you are worth, outlasting the competition, getting the offer, and negotiating. How to juggle the 4 key numbers in any salary conversation and how you can get more of what matters to you including salary, benefits, and perks.
Paint Night: Sketching and Acrylics with Alma – Virtual Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. From beginners to advanced sketchers and painters, enjoy a fun and relaxing evening painting geese flying in the full moon in the comfort of your own home. For a list of supplies needed, please go to the library’s website.
Cat Adoption Event Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit the library today to meet cats available for adoption and learn about the adoption process. We will be accepting donations of cat food during the event.
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Spring Candles – All Purpose Rm. 2nd Floor Friday, May 6 at 4 p.m. Grades 1 – 4. Create a beautiful scented candle made from recycled wax. The perfect gift for Mother’s Day!
Spring Candles (YA) – All Purpose Rm. 2nd Floor Friday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. Grades 5- 12. Create a beautiful spring scented candle made from recycled was. The perfect gift for Mother’s Day!
Time for Kids: Spring Flower Garden! – All Purpose Rm. 2nd Floor Tuesday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 3 years- 7 years. Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we get ready for spring in this family fun preschool program! Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling! There will also be a flower garden craft!
Zumba (Youth) – Virtual Thursday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. All Ages Youth (Children/Tweens/Teens). Join Zumba instructor Kristen Fonte in this dance-based exercise class!
Play Hooray – All Purpose Rm. 2nd Floor Friday, May 13 at 1 p.m. Ages: 18 months & Up (with parent/caregiver). Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie the Mouse.
YA Art Club – All Purpose Rm. 2nd Floor Friday, May 13 at 5 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Help decorate our YA Room by creating a unique art project with Ms. Ambadjes. All projects will be displayed and returned the following class/month.
