Programs and events
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Hillside Public Library is partnering with Long Island Coalition for the Homeless in acquiring needed items for folks living on the streets. Our community has always been very giving to our donation drives, and we thank you for your continued generosity. There is a bin at the library in which donations could be placed, and the drive will continue until the third week of January. Listed below are some urgently needed items for folks living on the streets: Non-perishable food: such as peanut butter, crackers, chips, fruit cups and protein bars. Toiletries: baby wipes, deodorant, mouthwash, tissues and handwarmers. Warm weather clothing: water-proof gloves, long johns, warm socks and scarves. Bags: Drawstring bags, Ziploc bags and reusable bags. $5 – $10 gift cards for food: such as Dunkin, 7/11, McDonalds. |
Movie: White Bird. All Ages. All Purpose Room
Jan. 17 at 1 p.m.
The story of Julian’s grandmother, Grandmère. Traveling back to her traumatic childhood, she recounts her time as a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France.
Movie: Deadpool & Wolverine. Rating: R. All Purpose Room
Jan. 19 at 1 p.m.
Deadpool is now happily forgotten as Wade Wilson tries to live an ordinary but more peaceful life. However, things are upended when the Time Variance Authority forces him on a mission to save his home universe from destruction. Donning the Deadpool identity again, he finds Wolverine to hopefully help him. But Deadpool’s first real mission is to convince an embittered Wolverine that the universe is worth saving.
Virtual Nutrition and Hormonal Changes with Aging – Virtual
Jan. 21 at noon.
Registered Dietician Nutritionist, Tara Walsh, of St. Francis Hospital, discusses Nutrition and Hormonal Changes with Aging. This presentation explores the intricate relationship between nutrition and hormonal changes as we age.
Community Legal Help – 1st Floor Modular Room
Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. – noon.
Meet with lawyers for free legal information and referrals for all Nassau County residents. Help topics include: custody, domestic violence, landlord/tenant issues, elder law, bankruptcy, foreclosure, immigration, disability and more.
Walk-ins welcome, or call (516) 281-7422 for more information or to schedule an appointment with an attorney.
Services provided by Nassau Suffolk Law Services, Volunteer Attorneys & the Nassau County Bar Association.
Fresh Fiction Book Club – 1st Floor Modular Room
Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is “Counterfeit” by Kristen Chen.
The story of two Asian American women who band together to grow a counterfeit handbag scheme into a global enterprise—an incisive and glittering blend of fashion, crime, and friendship.
Virtual Legal and Financial Update for Families of Adult Children with Special Needs
Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.
Join the Dynamic Duo team of Andrew Cohen, Esq. and Mitch Weisbrot, CLU for an informative seminar that addresses the legal and financial preparations crucial to safeguarding assets, benefits and rights for your special needs adult child.
Movie! Back to Black. Rating:R. All Purpose Room
Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame, from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, “Back to Black” catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Children and young adult events
P.I.E. Play-Imagine-Explore. Children’s Room
Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. and Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. Ages: 12 months- 5 years (w/ parent/caregiver).
Play promotes healthy development and learning. Your child will engage in interactive play & develop literacy skills through hands-on activities.
Ready, Set, Trivia – All Purpose Room
Jan. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Grades: 3-4.
Join Mr. B. and Ms. Gillian for some fun trivia to prove just how much you know about different subjects and help your team win some prizes!
