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:
Quantum Body: The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier & More Vital Life—Deepak Chopra
Beautiful Rival—Gill Paul
How not to Age—Michael Greger
Heart of it All—Christian Kiefer
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir—Curtis Chin
Life She Wanted—Anita Abriel
How to Know a Person—David Brooks
Rebecca, Not Becky—Christine Platt
When I was Your Age—Kenan Thompson
Frozen River—Ariel Lawhon
Adult Programs
Reiki—February 1 & 22—6 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person; p/session.
Yoga—Saturdays—January 20, 27; February 3, 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–Join author Alecia Whitaker for a 6-week writing workshop. Tuesdays–January 30; February 6, 13 (virtual session), 20, 27; March 5–7-9 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. 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
Ceramic Heart Craft—Tuesday—February 6—6 pm 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—6 pm 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—DATE CHANGE—Thursday—February 29–7 pm 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—10 am-2 pm in front of the library. No registration necessary. Free health screenings for adults 18+.
Children’s Programs
Storytime with Miss Beth—Tuesdays—January 23, 30; 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.
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.
Snowman Craft–Saturday–January 27–10 am-4 pm in the Children’s Room for all ages. Come and make the snowman at your convenience (while supplies last). Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Children’s Movie–Saturday–February 3–Noon 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.
Minecraft–Winter Temple–Saturday–February 10–Noon-2 pm 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.
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.
