The Hillside Library is partnering with Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH)in doing a Baby Necessities Drive. Needed items include baby clothes, feeding essentials (bottles, brushes, formula) and bath essentials (wash cloths, body wash etc.) Also, diapers. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Fiction Loves History Book Club – 1st Floor Modular Room and Virtual
Tuesday May 2 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. A desperate family seeks a new beginning in the near-isolated wilderness of Alaska only to find that their unpredictable environment is less threatening than the erratic behavior found in human nature.
Makin’ It Healthy with Chef Makin: Creamy Butter Chicken – All Purpose Room Wednesday, May 3, 6 – 7 p.m. Chef Geetu Makin brightens up dinnertime with the heartwarming colors and nutritious ingredients during this lively in-person cooking demo.
Samples for those in attendance!
Classic Book Discussion – 1st Floor Modular Room and Virtual Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy. “Hailed as one of the world’s supreme masterpieces on the subject of death and dying, The Death of Ivan Ilyich is the story of a worldly careerist, a high court judge who has never given the inevitability of his dying so much as a passing thought. But one day, death announces itself to him, and to his shocked surprise, he is brought face to face with his own mortality.”
Game Day for Adults! – Children’s Modular Room Friday, May 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spend Friday mornings with friends for fun and games! Join a group, or bring some friends for a rousing game of Rummy Cube, Scrabble, Chinese Checkers, MasterMind, or Bring Your Own! Coloring books and sheets also available. No registration necessary.
Movie – All Purpose Room Friday, May 5 at 1 p.m. Join us in watching Star Wars: The Force Awakens on “Revenge of the Fifth”. As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.
Craft a Charm Jewelry Bracelet – All Purpose Room Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Design and create a Charm-ing bracelet with a colorful leather cord!
- $5.00 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of the program, cash only please.
Bingo – All Purpose Room Sunday, May 7 at 12:30 p.m. Join us for a fun game of Bingo! Winners will win prizes!
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Play Hooray – Children’s Room Friday, April 28 at 11 a.m. Ages: 9 months – 5 years (with parent/caregiver). Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie Mouse!
Recycled Garden – All Purpose Room Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Join our Science expert Chris Buchman as he uses recycled materials, seeds, & more to create your very own garden. Grow vegetables, fruit, flowers, & more!
Move N Groove with Ms. Jane – All Purpose Room Tuesday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. 5-7 years old. Kids will be up and moving in this class. Kids will be moving independently and sometimes work as a team in activities. Challenging their heart rate while having fun! Come find out what we are all about! Please where shoes so you can move comfortably. Have a leak proof water bottle on the side if you would like.
Time for Kids! – Children’s Room Thursday, May 4 at 11 a.m. Topic: Hooray for Mother’s Day!
