The library is collaborating with Joseph Benincasa from State Farm Insurance in Farmingdale in collecting medical supplies for people in Ukraine. The following are needed: Tylenol, Aspirin, Benadryl, band-aids (all sizes), saline eye drops, adhesive tape rolls (2-3”), tweezers, safety pins, triple antiobitic ointment (full size), caffeine pills, gauze, antiseptic wipes, gloves, CPR masks, big cinch abdominal bandages. There is a donation box in the library by the front window. Collection is only until March 31.
Wearing a mask in the library is now optional. This will remain in effect as long as Nassau County is considered a low transmission area. The Library Board reserves the right to amend the policy in accordance with Governor Hochul and CDC guidelines.
The library is distributing Covid-19 self-test kits while supplies last.
New titles added to the collection:
Cage—Bonnie Kistler
Paris Apartment—Lucy Foley
Death of a Green-Eyed Monster—MC Beaton
Mrs. March—Virginia Feito
Life without Children—Roddy Doyle
Dark Horse—Gregg Hurwitz
Nothing to Lose—JA Jance
Adult Programs
Reiki—Thursdays—March 31—6 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person.
Knitting Circle—Thursday—March 31 —11:30 am-1:30 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall.
Better Home Health Care—Wednesday—April 6—6:30-7:30 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. This is an information session for an overall understanding of how home care assistance can be arranged and how it’s funded. Call the library (742-1820) or email [email protected] to register.
Stopping Identity Theft—Monday—April 11—10:45-11:45 am in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Learn the signs and reduce the risk of various identity thefts: SS number, medical, financial, etc. Call the library (742-1820) or email [email protected] to register.
Book Club—Wednesday—April 13—7 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Copies of Lions of Fifth Avenue are available at the Circulation Desk.
Shredding Service—Saturday—June 4—1:30-4:30 pm in the parking lot of Solomon Schecter School.
St. Francis Hospital Health Screenings—Monday—June 20—10 am-2 pm in front of the Library. Open to everyone over 18 years of age. Included: brief cardiac history, blood pressure and simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes.
Children’s Programs
Storytime with Miss Beth—Tuesdays—March 22, & 29; April 5, 12, 20 & 26—11-11:45 am in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 1-4. Limited to 15 children plus caregiver. Masks optional. Please call the library to register. No walk-ins.
Textured Mosaic Letter—Saturday—April 9—10:15-11:15 am in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children 3 years and up. Call the Library (742-1820) or email [email protected] to register.
Tie Dye T-shirt workshop—Tuesday—April 19—11:30 am-12:30 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 4+. Limited to 15 participants. $15 material fee (includes t-shirt) Register at [email protected] or call the library at 742-1820. Please specify shirt size. Masks are optional.
Come into the Library for a free children’s craft every Monday for Take and Make Mondays.
