From the Director
The summer 2024 Reading Program theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library. Our program will run from June 29-August 10. The schedule is listed in this column and our Facebook page.
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.
The library is still distributing Covid-19 tests while supplies last. Please ask at the Reference Desk.
New titles added to the collection:
Storybook Wedding—KJ Micciche
Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting & Staying Healthy—Sharon Malone, MD
Love on a Whim—Suzanne Woods Fisher
Ella—Diane Richards
Summer Swap—Sarah Morgan
Women & Children First—Alina Grabowski
Tired Ladies Take a Stand—Gretchen Anthony
Stone Home—Crystal Hana Kim
Rebel Rising: A Memoir—Rebel Wilson
Wide Wide Sea—Hampton Sides
This Strange Eventful History—Claire Messud
Evolution of Annabel Craig—Lisa Furnwalk
Last House—Jessica Shattuck
Summers at the Saint—Mary Kay Andrews
Adult Programs
Reiki—June 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 & 22; September 5 & 19 October 3 & 17; November 7 & 21; December 5 & 19—6 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person; p/session.
Yoga—Saturdays—June 22; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3 (10:30am),10, 17, 24, 31—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.
Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program—Wednesday—July 11—1-3 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Learn about various exemptions available to you; receive assistance with completing applications. For a list of forms, go to https://nassaucountyny.gov/3575/exemption-forms
Free Shredding Service will be available on Saturday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Schechter School parking lot. No registration is necessary.
Ceramic Sitting Fairy Craft—Tuesday—August 20—6 pm in the Library. $15 material fee. Limited to 25 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Empire Safety Driving Course—Thursday—August 29—10 am-4 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for drivers of all ages. $33 p/person due at registration. Limited to 35 participants. Check only payable to Diana Palumbo-Wilson. The payment deadline is August 22.
Book Discussion—Wednesday—September 18–7 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall and via Zoom. Copies of Demon Copperhead will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Children’s Programs
Minecraft: Exploring Ancient Egypt—Saturday, June 22, 12-2 p.m. in the Children’s Room for grades K-5. The vendor will provide the first 10 iPads. Additional participants must bring their own devices. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Saturday, June 29, 11 am-1 pm in the library parking lot. This event is for children of all ages. To register, call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com.
Thursday Morning Movies—July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29—11 am in the Children’s Room. Light refreshments will be provided. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Learn Magic with Ari Bisk—Monday—July 8—2 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for ages 7+. Please bring your own deck of cards. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Petra Puppets Zany Adventure Team—Saturday—July 27—10:30 am in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children of all ages. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Teddy Bear Workshop—Saturday—August 3—12-1 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 3+. Limited to 30 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Hogwarts Potions–Tuesday–August 6–12-1 pm in the Children’s Room for ages 5+. Calling all HP fans! Incorporate science and creativity in making your own safe and edible potion based on the famous series. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com
