From the Director
College scholarships sponsored by the American Legion are now available at the library.
We are once again asking everyone to NOT put donations in the book bins outside the library. They are for library materials only. Donations will be accepted inside the library during regular business hours.
New titles added to the collection:
Inheritance—Nora Roberts
My Name is Barbra—Barbara Streisand
Unnatural Death—Patricia Cornwell
Dissident: Profile of a Political Prisoner—Alexey Navalny
Teddy & Booker T: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality—Brian Kilmeade
Very Convenient Scandal—Jacquelyn Mitchard
Prospectors—Ariel Djanikian
Talk of Coyote Canyon—Brenda Novak
Bulletproof Barista—Cleo Coyle
General & Julia—Jon ClinchÂ
Adult Programs
Book Discussion—Wednesday—January 10—7pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall and via zoom. Copies of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge are available at the Circulation Desk. https://adelphiuniversity.zoom.us/j/96885670102?pwd=VGtSYnkyUW9acVJyV0tyNUtUZnMyZz09
Meeting ID: 968 8567 0102
Passcode: WPBookClub Or just call 1-929-205-6099 on your phone and it will ask for the meeting id and password above
Ceramic Heart Craft—Tuesday—February 6—6pm in the Library. Limited to 20 participants. $15 material fee must be paid by January 26 to guarantee your place. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Comfort Food—Soups & Stews with Barbara Sheridan—Thursday—February 8—6pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $5 p/person must be paid by February 1. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Book Discussion—Wednesday—February 14–7pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall and via zoom. Copies of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus will be available at the Circulation Desk. https://adelphiuniversity.zoom.us/j/96885670102?pwd=VGtSYnkyUW9acVJyV0tyNUtUZnMyZz09
Meeting ID: 968 8567 0102
Passcode: WPBookClub Or just call 1-929-205-6099 on your phone and it will ask for the meeting id and password above
St. Francis Outreach Bus—Friday—February 16—10am-2pm in front of the library. No registration necessary. Free health screenings for adults 18+.
Children’s Programs
DIY Chemistry Lab with Stemtastics—Tuesday—December 26—11am-Noon in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for grades K-8. $5 material fee due at registration. Per vendor, limited to 15 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Mad Science Workshop—Detective Science—Thursday—December 28—11am-Noon in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for grades 1-6. Per vendor, limited to 20 children. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Happy Noon Year Pajama Party—Friday—December 29—11am-12:30pm in the Children’s Room for all ages. Craft with us as we count down to 12:00. Wear your favorite PJs. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmai.com to register.
Movie Matinee—Saturday—January 6—12:00 in the Children’s Room for all ages. Light refreshments will be available. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Black Superhero Museum—Saturday—January 13—12:00 in the Children’s Room for ages 4+. Learn about the history of black superheroes in comic books and movies. Crafting and games too. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Movie Matinee—Saturday—January 20–12:00 in the Children’s Room for all ages. Light refreshments will be available. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
PEN PAL PROGRAM
The library is proud to work with Kayla, of Girl Scout Troop 1825 on her Gold Award. She has established a Pen Pal Program for children in grades 1-8. If any children are interested, parents are welcome to stop by the Reference Desk to complete a small registration form. This is not a sponsored library activity; Kayla will be in charge of the project. All information is confidential.
