From the Director
College scholarships sponsored by the American Legion are now available at the library.
We are suspending donation acceptance until further notice. We are at storage capacity. Please consider donating to The Book Fairies. Their contact number is 516-557-6645.
New titles added to the collection:
Struck Dead—Andrea Kane
House Love: Joyful Guide to Cleaning, Organizing & Loving the Home You’re In—Patric Richardson
Upside Down—Danielle Steel
Renegade: Defending Democracy & Liberty in Our Divided Country—Adam Kinzinger
Irish Milkshake Murder—Carlene O’Connor
Night Island—Jayne Ann Krentz
Goodbye Girl—James Grippando
Adult Programs
Reiki—February 22; March 14 & 28; April 4 & 18—6pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person; p/session.
Yoga—Saturdays—February 10, 17, 24; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30—Noon-1 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person, p/session. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle and towel; Wear comfortable clothes. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Fiction Writing for Adults (Virtual)–Join author Alecia Whitaker for a 6-week writing workshop to be held virtually. Tuesdays–January 30; February 6, 13 (virtual session), 20, 27; March 5–7-9 pm. Limited to 10 participants. $180 for the whole session. Outline the book that you’ve been writing in your head!
Register directly with Alecia: https://forms.gle/T7RtEzdWzaWNQ4eEA
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.
St. Francis Outreach Bus—Friday—February 16—10am-2pm in front of the library. No registration necessary. Free health screenings for adults 18+.
Book Discussion—DATE CHANGE—Thursday—February 29–7pm 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
Adult Ceramic Easter Egg Craft–Tuesday–March 19, 2024–6pm in the Library. $18 material fee (must be paid by March 5, or participants will be placed on a waiting list). Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Children’s Programs
Storytime with Miss Beth—Tuesdays—February 6 & 13; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2 & 9—12:00-12:45 in the Children’s Room. Please no walk-ins. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Minecraft–Winter Temple–Saturday–February 10–Noon-2pm in the Children’s Room for grades K-5. Limited to 15 participants. TD3 will provide the first 10 I-pads. 5 more can join with their own devices. Per vendor, a parent/guardian must stay with their child. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Children’s Movie–Saturday–February 17 at Noon in the Children’s Room for all ages. Light refreshments will be served. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com
Snowflake Craft—Saturday—February 24—12-2 in the Children’s Room for all ages. Color snowflakes and decorate a window at home! Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
St. Patrick’s Day Craft—Saturday—March 16—12pm in the Children’s Room for all ages (while supplies last). Make the craft in the library or at home. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Children’s Movie—Saturday—March 23—12pm in the Children’s Room for all ages. Light refreshments will be served. 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.