The Hillside Library is partnering with the Office of State Sen. John Martins to conduct a school supply drive for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless.
Needed items include backpacks, folders, spiral and marble notebooks, pens, lunch boxes, markers, glue sticks, binders, scissors, highlighters, and calculators. The library has Collection Bins where donations may be dropped off. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Summer Bingo! – All Purpose Room
Saturday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a fun game of Bingo! Winners will win prizes!
Attend any library bingo programs this summer and get a raffle entry for our Summer Reading program!
Got a Clue? Mystery Book Club – 1st Floor Modular Room
Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: We were Never Here by Andrea Bartz.
“A backpacking trip has deadly consequences in this eerie psychological thriller with alluring locales, Hitchcockian tension, and possibly the best pair of female leads since Thelma and Louise.”
Diagnosed with Dementia: What Next? – Virtual
Thursday, July 18 at 12 noon. This seminar will discuss the common forms of dementia, understanding the early signs and symptoms, how to plan for changes in your health and life, and available community resources.
In-Person: Library Plant and Garden Group – 1st Floor Modular Room
Thursday, July 18, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Calling all gardeners, of all levels and interests! Join the Plant and Garden Club and exchange seeds, rooted cuttings, and plants with fellow gardeners of all skills and interests. Let’s discuss composting, annuals and perennials, indoor and outdoor gardens, container gardens, terrariums (make your own!), and your problems and successes! No registration necessary.
The Library Plant and Garden Club meets every 3rd Thursday, April through September.
Movie! Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – Rating: PG-13. All Purpose Room
Friday, July 19 at 1 p.m. “In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an army of ghosts that casts a death chill upon the city, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.”
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Stemtastic: Adventures in Rocket Science! – All Purpose Room
Monday, July 15 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 7 years & Up. We’ll explore different types of rockets, engineer and design our own rockets and blast them off!
Adventures in the Jungle- Storytelling with Lu Ann Adams with Crafting Fun! – Children’s Room
Tuesday, July 16 at 5 p.m. All Ages- Family Fun! Multi-talented storyteller, Lu Ann Adams is returning for another visit sharing Jungle Animal Tales from the rainforests of Africa, South America, & Southeast Asia. Lots of audience participation! A Jungle craft will be available at the end of storytelling program.
Hidden Treasure Ceramics – All Purpose Room Wednesday, July 17 at 3:30 p.m. Ages: 6- 9 years. Ahoy matey! Paint a treasure chest box to keep all your hidden treasures in! Material Fee: $3
Hidden Treasure Ceramics (YA) – All Purpose Room Wednesday, July 17 at 5 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Ahoy matey! Paint a treasure chest box to keep all your hidden treasures in! Materials Fee: $3
Mystery Adventure Escape Room (YA) – All Purpose Room Thursday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Engage your inner detective and unleash your STEAM skills in this unique escape room experience! Work your way through various STEAM stations, including robot mazes, QR codes, & more!
Time for Kids: Jump Frog Jump! – All Purpose Room Friday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 12 months- 5 years (with parent/caregiver). Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we explore in this family fun preschool program. Music, movement storytelling and make a Frog craft!
Dangers of the Jungle with Johnda – All Purpose Room Friday, July 19 at 4 p.m. Ages: 7-12 years. Get ready for a wild expedition…uncover a variety of dangers that lurk deep in the jungle and make your own quicksand to take home.
