The Hillside Library is partnering with Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH)in doing a School Supply Drive. Needed items include backpacks; folders; spiral and marble notebooks; pens; lunchboxes; markers; glue sticks; binders; scissors; highlighters; calculators. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Adult Summer Reading Kickoff Party – All Purpose Room
Saturday, June 22 at 11:30 a.m. Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Lots of fun activities to start you Summer here at the Hillside Public Library.
Everyone who comes to the Summer Reading Party and registers for Summer Reading will be entered into our Beach Basket Giveaway, and will recieve an additional entry into our Summer Reading Raffle Baskets that will be given away at the end of Summer. For a list of lineup of events please go to the library’s website.
Weekly Summer Trivia
Beginning Monday, June 24. Join us for our Weekly Summer Trivia! Submit the weekly trivia by Friday, June 28th to be entered into a contest to win a prize! Note: You only need to sign up once to be emailed the trivia each week. Once you are signed up, you will receive trivia email each week on Monday morning.
In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesday, June 26, 12-2 p.m. FREE In-Person Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings by St. Francis Hospital Nurse Fran! No appointments necessary – First come, First served.
Maintaining a Healthy Mind and Body as We Age – All Purpose Room
Wednesday, June 26, 1 – 2 p.m. Join Mary Aguilar for an interactive exploration of how to prioritize and actualize our physical and mental well-being as we grow older! Topics will include cognitive health, emotional well-being and practical tips for promoting overall wellness in our later years.
Armchair Historians Book Club – 1st Floor Modular Room
Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom Reiss. The riveting true story of General Alex Dumas, the son of a black slave who commanded armies for Napoleon and served as the inspiration for the classic novels The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
Movie! The Creator – Rating: PG-13. All Purpose Room
Friday, June 28 at 1 p.m. “In a dystopian future where an impending war is to take place between humans and artificial intelligence creatures, a former special forces agent is tasked with a special mission that might prevent the war. The mission is to find a mysterious weapon that could also annihilate humankind. But a moral dilemma ensues when he discovers that the weapon is in the form of a young artificial intelligence boy.”
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Time For Kids – All Purpose Room
Friday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m. The theme: All Aboard the Adventure Train! Ages: 12 months-5 years (with parent/caregiver). Come join A Time for Kids, Inc., as we explore this fun family preschool program. Music, movement, storytelling and make a train craft!
Move to the Music – All Purpose Room
Tuesday, June 25 at 4 p.m. Ages: 4 years – 5 years (with parent or caregiver). Join Miss Jeannie for a joyous time of movement, dancing, and parachute fun!
11AM –P.I.E. : PLAY-IMAGINE-EXPLORE – All Purpose Room
Wednesday, June 26 at 11 a.m. Ages: 12 months-5 years (with parent/caregiver). Play promotes healthy development and learning. Your child will engage in interactive play and develop early literacy skills through hands-on activities.
Curbside Crafts – Curbside
Thursday, June 27, 12 noon—7 p.m. All Ages—only Children! Registration begins on June 13. Come pick up your very own 4th of July crafts to design at home!