HILLSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
155 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Telephone: 516-355-7850
March 30, 2021
Contact: Nylah Schneider
Unless otherwise specified all Library Sponsored Events will be using the Zoom platform. Prior to the program the Zoom access information will be emailed to you.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Our V.I.T.A. (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) Program has been extended to all Saturdays until May 15. You can call the library, on a weekday, to request an appointment for either 12 noon or 12:30 p.m. on those Saturdays.
Paint Night! Sketching and Acrylics with Alma Friday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Sketch and paint a beautiful bird with talented artist Alma. Supplies: Canvas or paint/watercolor paper, 12×16 in., yet any other size can work too; Acrylic Paints: red, blue, yellow, white and black; 3 different sized brushes: A very fine one for details (pointed round 5), a medium (flat or angle) and a larger (flash wash 3/4) one for the background; Tools: A cup with water, paper towel, mixing plastic pallet (can be a paper plate).
So Ready for Laughter: Bob Hope & World War II with Miryam Wasserman Tuesday, April 13 at 12 noon. Movie star and comedian Bob Hope achieved a lot during his decades-long career. But his work during World War II entertaining and lifting the spirits of troops holds a special place in American history. Explore Hope’s contributions to the war effort on a private virtual presentation of New-York Historical Society’s upcoming exhibition (organized by the National World War II Museum in New Orleans). Dive into Hope’s early life and career and see how his legacy still reverberates more than 70 years later.
The Power of Meditation Tuesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Take control of your life! Meditation is a simple way to deal with the daily stress we’re all familiar with. By incorporating this simple technique into your busy schedule, you can make it work for you. It will connect you with the source of peace and joy already within you. Join Umesh Bhatia, long time meditator. Umesh Bhatia is an accomplished Franchising and IT Entrepreneur. He is a long time meditation practitioner and currently provides workshops and training to groups throughout the US and internationally where he connects meditation and spiritual development to important aspects of our daily lives.
Planning Without Fear, PART 1: Estate Planning Basics Wednesday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Presented by Beth Polner Abrahams, Esq. Learn the basics about Wills, different types of Trusts, including special needs trusts, and other estate plan options, and advance directives such as powers of attorney and health care proxies/livings wills. Bring your questions!
Book Discussion: Fresh Fiction Book Club Wednesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The book being discussed is: The Lost & Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs. In the wake of a shocking tragedy, Natalie Harper inherits her mother’s charming but financially strapped bookshop in San Francisco. She also becomes caretaker for her ailing grandfather Andrew, her only living relative.
The Power of Herbs Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m.
An Evening of Music with Les Degen Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Join Singer and Entertainer Les Degen as he takes us on an entertaining musical journey down Memory Lane with some of the greatest standards and show tunes ever written!
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Unless otherwise specified all Library Sponsored Events will be using the Zoom platform. Prior to the program the Zoom access information will be emailed to you.
Time for Kids: Dinosaur Stomp Friday, April 9 at 1:30 p.m. Ages: Birth- 5 years (with parent/caregiver). Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we travel back in time to the land of dinosaurs. Activities include music, movement, fine & gross motor development and storytelling. There will also be a sensory bin activity to engage and boost development. Suggested Materials are: Small box or bin; Dried beans or rice or cereal or sand; Dinosaur figures and Musical instruments.
Cooking & Baking with Chef Rob! Saturday, April 10 at 3 p.m. Join Chef Rob’s Spring Food Festival- “The Tastiest Spring Ever” live on Facebook! Family fun for all ages! For more information, please go to he library’s website.
Stemtastic: Spring into Science! Monday, April 12 at 4:30 p.m. Grades: K-4 (parental help with younger grades). We’ll perform some “egg” stravagant experiements with the incredible, edible egg, learn how chickens grow and breathe inside the egg and the importance of each part of the egg. You’ll also get to meet our live bunny & chicken, which have become classic symbols of springtime. Materials needed: 2 eggs, glass of water, salt, spoon, magnifying glass (optional)
Yoga Thursday, April 15 at 5 p.m. All Ages Youth (Kids/Tweens/Teens). Join Yogi Micheline in a night of relaxing poses. A yoga class for kids of all ages!
Spring is in the Air! Pajama Story Time Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m. All Ages! Join Mrs. S., Ms. Karen & Mr. B. for stories, songs, and springtime surprises!
Play Hooray Friday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. Ages: 18 months & Up (with parent/caregiver). Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie the Mouse!
