From the Director
Please be aware that the NY Hall of Science will be closed Aug. 26-Sept. 10 due to the U.S. Open, and the LI Children’s Museum will be closed September 9-27 for their fall cleanup. Passes to these museums will be unavailable during this time.
The summer 2024 Reading Program theme is in full swing! We understand some families are on vacation or kids are at camp. We’re extending the reporting time for a few extra days beyond Aug. 10.
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.
The library is still distributing Covid-19 tests while supplies last. Please ask at the Reference Desk.
New titles added to the collection:
Talent for Murder—Peter Swanson
Dolci! American Baking with an Italian Accent—Renato Poliafito
Murder Buys a One Way Ticket—Laura Levine
Red Sky Mourners—Jack Carr
Real Americans—Rachel Khong
Summer Escape—Jill Shalvis
Next Mrs. Parrish—Liv Constantine
Rare Gems: How 4 Generations of Women Helped Pave the Way for the WNBA—Howard Megdal
Lulu Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books—Kirsten Miller
Swan Song—Elin Hilderbrand
Daughter of Fair Verona—Christina Dodd
Flashpoint—Catherine Coulter
Adult Programs
Reiki— Aug. 8, 22; September 5 and 19; October 3 and 17; Nov. 7 and 21; Dec. 5 and 19—6 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person; p/session.
Yoga—Saturdays—August 3 (10:30am),10, 17, 24, 31 —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.
Free Shredding Service will be available on Saturday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Schechter School parking lot. No registration is necessary.
Ceramic Sitting Fairy Craft—Tuesday, August 20, 6 p.m. in the Library. There is a $15 material fee. The class is limited to 25 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Empire Safety Driving Course—Thursday—August 29—10 am-4 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for drivers of all ages. $33 p/person due at registration. Limited to 35 participants. Check only payable to Diana Palumbo-Wilson. The payment deadline is August 22.
World Folk Music—Saturday, September 7, 1:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Enjoy Indian classical music and familiar folk songs. To register, email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com or call the library (742-1820).
Book Discussion—Wednesday—September 18–7 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall and via Zoom. Copies of Demon Copperhead are available at the Circulation Desk.
Senior ID Program: Wednesday, October 23, 10 am—noon in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Sponsored by the Nassau County Office for the Aging. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Children’s Programs
Thursday Morning Movies—August 8, 15, 22, 29—11 am in the Children’s Room. Light refreshments will be provided. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
LEGO Engineering—Monday—August 12—4-5 pm in the Children’s Room for ages 5-9. Limited to 15 participants. Email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com or call the library (742-1820) to register.
