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Upcoming Events at the Hillside Public Library

PROGRAMS and EVENTS

Health Insurance Application Assistance – 1 st Floor Modular Room                                                                                                               Tuesday, November 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Get help from Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) experts with the Medicaid application process through LDSS, Medicare Savings programs and Medicare resources. Call HWCLI for an appointment at 516-505-4426, or walk-in with your questions. This service will be available on the following dates: November 5, 19 and December 3, 17.

Adult Craft: Make Your Own Corn Husk Doll! – All Purpose Room

Wednesday, November 6, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  Explore the folktale behind the hobby of the corn husk doll, a traditional craft shared by Native American and colonist families. Learn about the cultural significance of corn husk dolls and how they were created. Then craft your own figure using corn husks and other materials to enhance your beautiful holiday home, or give as gift!  Presented by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

  • PLEASE NOTE: Your registration will be CANCELED if the materials fee payment ($5.00, cash) is not received by November 1. 

Classics Book Club – 1st Floor Modular Room

Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m.  The book being discussed is: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle. “Holmes and Watson face a so-called family curse on Dartmoor in 1889. Asked by an acquaintance to investigate the recent death of Sir Charles Baskerville and protect the next of kin, Sir Henry Baskerville, Holmes dismisses the curse as nonsense. At Baskerville Hall, Watson must keep on his toes to protect Sir Henry as Holmes gathers clues. From devilish hounds to the deadly Grimpen Mire to an escaped convict, England’s West Country seems determined to take Sir Henry like it took his kin.”

Brain Fitness Fun and Games for Everybody! – Virtual

Thursday, November 7, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. This class is uniquely designed for those who are interested in being proactive in maintaining and enhancing their cognitive functioning! New brain games, word games, trivia and other brain stimulating activities from Justin and Emma.

Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption One-on-One Filing Workshop – 1st Floor Modular Room

Friday, November 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Staff from Family & Children’s Association will be on-hand to assist seniors file their Nassau County Property Tax Exemption applications. For a list of the documents needed, please go to the library’s website.

  • Appointments required

Movie! Challengers. Rating:R. All Purpose Room

Friday, November 8 at 1 p.m. “Tennis player turned coach Tashi (Zendaya) has taken her husband, Art (Mike Faist), and transformed him into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a “Challenger” event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend (Josh O’Connor).”

CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS

YA Art Club – All Purpose Room

Friday, November 1 at 5 p.m. Grades 5 – 12.  Help decorate the YA Room by creating a unique art project with Ms. Ambadjes. No experience necessary! *All projects will be displayed & returned the following class/month.

Turkey Stuffed Animal Workshop! – All Purpose Room

Monday, November 4 at 5 p.m. Ages: 4 years & Up. Gobble Gobble down some Thanksgiving books & stuff your very own 15′ Butterball Turkey! Material Fee: $7

LIL Athletes – All Purpose Room

Thursday, November 7 at 4 p.m.  Grades: 1-4.  Fun & high energy athletic activities focusing on dribbling, bouncing & kicking skills!

 

Athletic Movements with Jane – All Purpose Room

Saturday, November 9 at 10:15 a.m. Ages: 4-5 years.  Get ready for some fun action and groovin’! Be up and moving in this class while having fun and teaming up for activities. Remember to bring a bottle of water!