From the Director:
Unfortunately, museum passes are unavailable while the reservation platform is undergoing an upgrade. We apologize for the inconvenience. The library is still distributing Covid-19 tests while supplies last. Please ask at the Reference Desk.
New titles added to the collection:
– Berlin Apartment by Bryn Turnbull
– Life Impossible by Matt Haig
– Worst Case Scenario by TJ Newman
– Passions in Death by JD Robb
– City of Secrets by PJ Tracy
– Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves
– Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson
– Dick Francis’ Syndicate by Felix Francis
– House Keeper’s Secret by Iona Grey
– Feeding the Machine: The Hidden Human Labor of Powering AI by James Muldoon
– Mysterious Mrs. Nixon: The Life & Times of Washington’s Most Private First Lady by Heath Hardage Lee
Adult Programs:
- Reiki: Oct. 17; Nov. 7 & 21; Dec. 5 & 19 from 6 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 per person, per session.
- Yoga: Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 per person, per session. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and towel; wear comfortable clothes. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
- Financial Literacy Workshop: Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10; Jan. 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. This four-part series includes investing, retirement and estate planning. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
- Ceramic Pumpkin Craft with Rosemarie Attard: Tues., Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the library. $15 material fee. Limited to 25 participants. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
- Senior ID Program: Wed., Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Sponsored by the Nassau County Office for the Aging. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
- Tax Exemption Seminar: Thurs., Oct. 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead, Receiver of Taxes Mary Jo Collins will show homeowners how to apply for important property tax exemptions. Reservations are not required but are recommended. To reserve your seat, email gounarisg@northhempsteadny.gov or call (516) 869-7800 and indicate the seminar you wish to attend.
- Book Discussion: Wed., Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall and via Zoom. Copies of Namesake are available at the Circulation Desk. Join the book club at https://adelphiuniversity.zoom.us/j/96885670102?pwd=VGtSYnkyUW9acVJyV0tyNUtUZnMyZz09
Meeting ID: 968 8567 0102
Passcode: WPBookClub
Or call 1-929-205-6099, and it will ask for the meeting ID and password above. - Holiday Entertaining with Chef Barbara Sheridan: Fri., Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 per person. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
- Ceramic Christmas Ornament Craft with Rosemarie Attard: Tues., Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the library. $20 material fee. Limited to 25 participants. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Children’s Programs
- Storytime with Miss Beth: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29 from noon to 12:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room for ages 3-5. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
- Minecraft Halloween Pumpkin Patch: Oct. 12 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Room for grades K-7. Limited to 15 participants. Ten devices will be provided; remaining participants must bring their own device. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
- Halloween Crafts: Oct. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Children’s Room for all ages. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
- Crafty Thanksgiving: Nov. 16 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Children’s Room for all ages. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
- Minecraft Christmas Gingerbread House: Nov. 30 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Room for grades K-7. Limited to 15 participants. Devices will be provided to the first 10 registrants; the remaining 5 must bring their own. Call the library (516) 742-1820 or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.