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.
Hillside Public Library is partnering with Long Island Coalition for the Homeless in a Lunch Box Drive. Needed items include the following: Lunch Boxes, Juice Boxes, and non-perishable food items, such as granola bars. Donation boxes are at the library.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Life Mapping with Lou Ann – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Friday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. Life Mapping is a positive exercise that can help a person track down the things and ideas that they value in life. It can help them to spot the positive thoughts that drive their life. A person can add their achievements, beliefs and challenges. Life Maps can be of different types. This is an example of the workshop that we offer. It’s a visual timeline; a person can create a whole map describing memorable moments of their life.
History Authors Talk: Cold War Long Island – Virtual Monday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for this wide-ranging discussion on the 1950s, 60s, and 70s as we take in everything from Nazi scientists to the United Nations, space tourism, and the Rolling Stones! Author Christopher Verga and veteran journalist Karl Grossman bring to life the often overlooked history of the Cold War era in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Secret nuclear missile sites and classified government laboratories were established on the outskirts of Suffolk County, often among unaware residents. With an influx of returning GIs and an increase of military spending to counteract the growing strength of the Soviet Union and other communist countries, Nassau and Suffolk Counties saw rapid growth; Aviation companies like Republic and Grumman became household names.
NYS Unclaimed Funds – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Tuesday, September 13, 12 noon – 2 p.m. Does New York State have money sitting in your name? The State of New York has billions of dollars in lost money. Each day the State Comptroller’s office returns funds to those residents who file claims. Leah Solomon, from the Office of the State Comptroller, will discuss how to search for and recover funds and the best ways to file your claim. Bring your questions!
Current Topics in the Treatment of Heart Disease – Virtual Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. This lecture will address new techniques in the management of heart valve disease, types of arrhythmias, and current approaches in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and other abnormal heart rhythms. This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Fresh Fiction Book Club – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange. “We Are the Brennans explores the staying power of shame—and the redemptive power of love—in an Irish Catholic family torn apart by secrets.”
Zoom: Planting Roots, A Homeowner’s Financial Guide – Virtual Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. Certified Financial Planner Marc Wong discusses Homeownership, from start to finish! Bring your concerns and questions.
Paint Night: Celebrate the September Harvest Moon – Virtual Friday, September 16 at 7 p.m. Sketching and Acrylics with Alma. For beginners to advanced sketchers and painters. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy a fun and relaxing evening painting in the comfort of your own home! For a list of supplies needed, please go to the library’s website.
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Play Hooray – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Friday, September 9 at 11 a.m. Ages: 9 months- 5 years (with parent/caregiver). Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie the Mouse!
Stemtastic: Diary of a Worm! – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Monday, September 12 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: Pre-K- 1st Grade. Using magnifying lenses and the power of observation we’ll take a very close look at some live mealworms and true worms and compare and contrast their movements. Then we’ll listen to the story, “Diary of a Worm,” and how a worm might see the world. Finally, we’ll play a game of simon sez that will have us moving like spiders, worms and insects.
Back to School…Kahoot Trivia Game Night! – Virtual Tuesday, September 13 at 7 p.m. All Ages- Family Fun! Join Mr. B. & Miss Jessi for some fun back-to-school-themed trivia! *All participants will be entered in a Raffle to receive a surprise.
Submersive Ocean Vehicles – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, September 14 at 5 p.m. Ages: 7 years- 10 years. Children will get a glimpse and learn about several Submersive Ocean Vehicles as well as create their very own LEGO Submarine that they can take home! Material Fee: $2
