Carl DelVecchio Memorial Library
www.willistonparklibrary.org By: Donna McKenna
Director
E-mail: wppubliclibrary@gmail.com
New titles added to the collection:
Surviving Savannah—Patti Callahan
Kindness of Ravens—M. E. Hilliard
Perfect Daughter—D. J. Palmer
World Travel: An Irreverent Guide—Anthony Bourdain
Finding Ashley—Danielle Steel
My Ride of Die—Leslie Cohen
21st Birthday—James Patterson
Gambit—David Hagberg
Hour of the Witch—Chris Bohjalian
Last Green Valley—Mark Sullivan
Tiny Tales—Alexander McCall Smith
Final Twist—Jeffery Deaver
Our Daily Hours Are:
Browsing &Vestibule Pick-Up: Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm and Saturday: 10am-4pm
“Open for Browsing” means you can come inside, walk around the Library, and look for books and other items. Please limit your time to 1 hour. Only one family at a time will be permitted in the Children’s Room.
Items requested over the phone can be picked up in the Library vestibule.
Please maintain social distancing practices while in the Library.
All customers and staff are required to wear face coverings at all times while in the Library, per Executive Order 202.17. Face coverings must cover both your mouth and nose.
Congregating is not permitted.
Three computers are available for public use for a limit of 30 minutes.
Please return items in the outside book drops. For safety reasons, we cannot accept items returned inside the Library!
Adult Programs
St. Francis Hospital Outreach Van—Wednesday—June 2—10 am-2 pm outside the library. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to a free health screening.
Pollock-Krasner House & Study Center Virtual Tour—Tuesday—July 27—11 am-12 pm via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuGhqTksHNG444AE2dLAJRZ9XAcEZ-aP You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Children’s Programs
Summer Reading Club Kickoff—Saturday—June 26—11 am-1 pm in the parking lot of Village Hall. This year’s theme is Tales & Tails. Children of all ages are welcome to register for programs, dance to a DJ, and enjoy ice cream from a genuine Mr. Softee truck! Masks are required for everyone ages 2+. Parents can use the Solomon Schecter School parking lot.
Too Many Tails! With Petra Puppets—Saturday—July 10—10:30-11:30 am in the parking lot of Village Hall. Masks are required for everyone ages 2+. Please bring your chair. Email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Green Meadows Farm with Jason Reilly—Tuesday—July 13—11 am via Zoom. Children of all ages are welcome to learn about frogs, bugs and other animals. Email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register. The Zoom link will be emailed to you.
STEM-tastic: Mythical Tales-Unicorns, Mermaids & Dragon Tails—Friday—July 20—11 am in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children of all ages. Explore a world of mythical creatures, create a rainbow in a bowl and build your own dragon. Masks are required for everyone ages 2+. Email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Reading to Dogs with Bide-A-Wee—Thursday—July 22—11 am-12 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Masks are required to everyone ages 2+. Email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register for a time slot (11 am, 11:20 am, 11:40 am or 12 pm) First come, first served.
Summer Reading Finale with Nick the Balloonatic—Saturday—August 7—11 am-12 pm in the parking lot of Village Hall. Masks are required for everyone ages 2+. Please bring your chair. Raffle prizes to be drawn and winners announced. Email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Come into the Library for a free children’s craft every Monday for Take and Make Mondays.
Check out the calendar of events for Virtual Puzzle Wednesdays and Virtual Game Fridays.
Please check our website willistonarklibrary.org for updates on all upcoming events.
