The Hillside Library is partnering with Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH)in doing a School Supply Drive. Needed items include backpacks; folders; spiral and marble notebooks; pens; lunchboxes; markers; glue sticks; binders; scissors; highlighters; calculators. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Adult Summer Reading Kickoff Party! – All Purpose Room
Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. Please keep this placeholder here for the Adult Summer Reading Kickoff Party.
Hand-Painted Sun Catcher – All Purpose Room
Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Join local artist Michelle Pappas and paint your own hand-designed summery fun hibiscus stained glass sun catcher! Patrons aged 18+ only.
- PLEASE NOTE: Your registration will NOT be confirmed until materials fee payment ($5.00, cash) is received by Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesday, June 28: 12 noon -2:00 p.m. FREE In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings by St. Francis Hospital’s Nurse Fran! No appointments necessary – First come, First served.
Project Independence Coping with Loss – 1st Floor Modular Room
Wednesday, June 28 a 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays May 31, June 14,21,28
For more information , please contact Project Independence by calling 311 or (516) 869-6311.
Writer’s Workshop – All Purpose Room
Wednesday, June 28, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Just bring a pen, paper, and the willingness to create!
Writers of all levels and genres are welcome to participate in this informal session to refine and explore each individual’s talents. Facilitated by Long Island Writer’s Guild members, there will be a writing exercise, volunteered presentations of individual work, and more. Writers will be able to learn writing strategies and techniques, share their works-in-progress in a supportive and educational environment, and, most importantly, have fun!
Small Changes for Big Results with Chef Sonny and Dietician Juliet – Virtual
Thursday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. Change your life one bite at a time! Join Northwell Health’s Executive Chef, Sonny Rios and Registered Dietitian Juliet Monclova to start goal setting and translate vague and general nutrition advice into small actionable goals! Learn how to incorporate nutrition advice into your life to improve your health with healthy cooking techniques, easy meal planning ideas, and basic nutrition principles.
*This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Time for Kids: Daddy Dog! – All Purpose Room
Friday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 3 – 7 years (with parent/caregiver). Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we explore in this family fun preschool program all about Woof Woof, Dogs! Activities inclue music, movement, fine & gross motor development and storytelling! There will also be a dog craft!
Stemtastic: Building Bridges! – All Purpose Room
Monday, June 26 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 7 – 11 years. Work together in teams to build the strongest bridge possible out of newspapers or other materials. Compete with other teams to determine which bridge can maintain the most weight.
Groovy Story & Craft with Pete the Cat! – All Purpose Room
Wednesday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m. Ages: 5 – 8 years. Join us for some stories, songs and a Pete the Cat craft!
