This year’s Summer Reading kickoff will take place on Saturday, June 25 from 11am-1pm in the Village Hall parking lot. Children will be able to register for our programs, dance to the DJ and enjoy some ice cream. Staff from NY Life will be available for Child ID registration.
The library is distributing Covid-19 self-test kits while supplies last.
New titles added to the collection:
Finding Me—Viola Davis
In Love: A Memoir of Love & Loss—Amy Bloom
Wrong Victim—Allison Brennan
22 Seconds—James Patterson
Vigil Harbor—Julia Glass
When She Dreams—Amanda Quick
Adult Programs
Reiki—Thursdays—June 23; July 7 & 21; August 4 & 18–6pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person.
St. Francis Hospital Health Screenings—Monday—June 20—10am-2pm in front of the Library. Open to everyone over 18 years of age. Included: brief cardiac history, blood pressure and simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes.
Empire Safety Driving Course—Wednesday—June 22—10am-4pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $30 p/person. Checks payable to Empire Safety Counsel. Registration forms are available at the Circulation Desk, or call the library at 516-742-1820, and one will be mailed to you.
Ceramic Gnome Craft—Tuesday–June 28—6pm in the Library. $20 material fee. Limited to 20 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
A Matter of Balance—Wednesdays—July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24—1pm-3pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Per the presenter, there is a maximum of 12 participants who must attend the first 2 classes & a minimum of 5 for completion. This program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Call the library (516-742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Adult Necklace Workshop with Ofra Levin—Tuesday—July 19—6pm in the Library. $10 material fee. Per the vendor—limited to 18 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Children’s Programs
Summer Reading Kickoff—Saturday—June 25—11am-1pm in the Village Hall parking lot for children of all ages. Program registration, DJ, ice cream and child ID registration will be available.
SUMMER PROGAMS FOR KIDS
2022
REGISTRATION FOR THESE PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 25
Summer Reading Kickoff—Saturday—June 25—11am-1pm—Library parking lot
Child ID program—Saturday—June 25—11am-1pm—Library parking lot
STEM Lego Sandcastle—Wednesday—June 29—4-5pm—Children’s Room—ages 5+
Movie—Thursday—July 7—11am—Children’s Room—all ages
Petra’s Puppets–Deep Sea Circus—Saturday—July 9—10:30-11:30am—Assembly Room—all ages
Nick the Balloonatic—Thursday—July 14—11am—Children’s Room—all ages
Bracelet Jewelry Workshop—Saturday—July 16—11am-Noon—Assembly Room—ages 10-18.
Stuff an Ocean Animal—Monday—July 18—11am-Noon—Assembly Room—ages 2+. Limited to 25 participants.
Movie—Wednesday—July 20—11am—Children’s Room—all ages
Retro Gaming—Saturday—July 23—10:30am—Assembly Room—all ages
Sand Art—Monday—July 25—11am—Assembly Room—ages 3-6
Clay Fish Aquarium Craft—Thursday—July 28—10:30-11:30am—Assembly Room—ages 5+
STEMtastic Terrariums—Monday—August 1—2-3pm—Assembly Room—Grades 3-8.
No-Sew Dolphin Pillow—Thursday—August 4—10:30-11:30am—Assembly Room—ages 3+
Jellyfish Bowl Craft—Monday—August 8—11am-noon—Assembly Room—ages 3-6
Pirates Lost at Sea—Saturday—August 13—11am-noon—Assembly Room—all ages
Come into the Library for a free children’s craft every Monday for Take and Make Mondays.
