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Specifi cally, the board will hear a presentation on creating an overlay district on the strip of Jericho between Willis Avenue and Marcellus Road and on Main Street, First Street and Second Street between Mineola Boulevard and Willis
Overlay zones create special zoning districts on previously established districts that can allow for additional criteria.
An overlay zone, as presented, would allow future development to be residential-only and exceed the maximum height of 25 feet but not go above 40 feet.
Pereira said there is no vote taking place. The board of trustees, he said, is just gathering information.
“If businesses don’t survive down here in the traditional sense, what are we going to do,” Pereira said. “What I think we can’t do is nothing.”
Tuesday was the fi rst state of the village speech given by Pereira, who was elected in March following former Mayor Scott Strauss’s decision not to run for re-election.
Pereira was fi rst elected to the board in 2008 and also served as deputy mayor under Strauss. Upon his election, Pereira said there has been a learning curve with the added responsibility but could not be happier being mayor of the village he calls “a slice of heaven.”
“I knew before my election the commitment would be a big one but I don’t regret it one bit,” Pereira said. “It has been great.”
He provided attendees updates on the village in regards to its improving infrastructure and facilities.
Pereira said the village hopes the new fi re department headquarters will be fi nished by the end of the year after two years of construction.
On Westbury Avenue, the village’s new water administration building opened in May and Pereira said the state-of-the-art building was constructed following the demolition of the previous headquarters on Elm Place, which was over a century old, in order to conduct work on well No. 1.
Pereira said the building was built to resemble a residential home to blend in with the surrounding area and that the village can reach up to fi ve million gallons of water used a day in the summer.
Renovations at Wilson Park were also completed in August and feature new pickleball, basketball, gaga ball and tennis courts.
“Two years ago I didn’t know what pickleball was, now I think it’s all I hear about,” Pereira joked. “The park looks great, residents love it and that’s what I love to see because that’s what they pay for and it should be used as often as it can be.”
Pereira fi nished by saying if any residents need any questions answered to please come directly to village hall for the best possible information and if the village doesn’t have an answer right away he will make sure they will get back on all inquiries.
“Anyone that calls me at village hall I call them back. If you have an issue, please bring it to my attention,” Pereira said. “Problems are solved when we have conversations and we have dialogue.”
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Mineola Mayor Paul Pereira speaks to members of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night at the Morgan Parc complex.
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Nassau police fail to help Spanish callers: report
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Of the 94 calls, their fi ndings show that 44 times (or 46.8%) the testers were unsuccessful in getting help. These callers were disconnected, hung up on or not connected to a Spanish speaker.
The other 53% of callers were connected to a multilingual offi cer or the Language Access Line, a service that links law enforcement personnel with live interpreters.
“Despite numerous rounds of testing over the years to track Nassau County Police Department’sprogress, our conclusions reveal similarly disturbing patterns that show providing language access to the public is haphazard at best and ignored at worst,” the report said. “Despite past efforts to encourage the NCPD to take action, a lackluster response consisting of broken promises and radio silence reveals a culture of willful negligence that permeates within the department.”
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinos make up 17.6% of Nassau County’s population. From 2016 to 2020, 28.8% of people age 5 or older reported speaking a language other than English at home.
In January 2013, the Nassau County Police Department and the New York state attorney general agreed to improve language help for Nassau’s nonEnglish speaking population.
Later that year, then-County Executive Edward Mangano signed two executive orders requiring language access at all county agencies. The Language Access Line was subsequently made available to all department patrol cars.
As part of the mandated police reforms, Nassau’s Language Access Plan was published in 2020. It elaborated on using department interpreters, distributing language identifi cation cards by patrol offi cers and translating written materials.
The report urged the Police Department to include more diverse hiring, competent training and enhanced accountability to achieve language justice. The report said that failure to do so disobeys legal obligations and puts individuals at risk.
Also, the two advocacy coalitions requested that the U.S. Department of Justice look into Nassau’s policing patterns and practices, which they claim are illegal under federal law. They also encouraged the state attorney general to take more measures to ensure the police comply.
“We recognize that language access is just one piece of a much larger problem within the Nassau County Police Department, which results in the disproportionate targeting of community members of color,” the report said. “The NCPD is choosing to reinforce biased policing practices. The NCPD will never establish trust with marginalized communities until they fundamentally change the culture within the department, provide eff ective leadership, address internal bias, improve community relations, and ensure accountability and transparency.”
Reproductive rights group endorses Kaplan
Continued from Page 22 the Reproductive Health Act from becoming law, and since I’ve been in offi ce, I’ve proudly fought to secure our rights here in New York no matter what,” Kaplan said in a statement. “At a time when these extremists are doing everything in their power to steal our freedoms and control our bodies, I’m proud to partner with organizations like the National Institute for Reproductive Health to fi ght back and protect our rights, and I’m so grateful for their support in my re-election campaign.”
Kaplan is running against former state Sen. Jack Martins, a Republican who ran unopposed in his party’s primary, in November.
Kaplan was elected to serve the Town of North Hempstead’s 4th District as a councilwoman in 2011. In 2016, she sought election to the House of Representatives but lost to current Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) in the Democratic primary. Kaplan defeated former Flower Hill Mayor Elaine Phillips in 2018 to represent the 7th Senate District.
Kaplan has served in the Senate since 2019. Kaplan won re-election in 2020 against former Port Washington Police Commissioner Dave Franklin.
During her second term as senator, Kaplan said she has focused on issues including middle-class tax relief, women’s rights and reducing gun violence and hate crimes in local communities.
Martins, an Old Westbury resident and former Mineola mayor, represented the 7th District from 2011 to 2016.
Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board, in partnership with Nassau County and the Nassau County Police Department, will host the fi nal “Shed the Meds” pharmaceutical drop-off events for 2022.
“Making sure our medications are kept secured and properly disposed of is so crucial to not only help protect our environment but also keep medications out of the hands of those who would use them improperly. This is especially true now, as we are seeing high levels of prescription drug abuse. This is an ongoing battle so many are aff ected by,” DeSena said. “Events like this ‘Shed the Meds’ program are so important, as they provide ample opportunity for safe disposal of unwanted medications. Thank you, again, to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Police Department, especially Commissioner Pat Ryder, for helping us accomplish this.”
This last event for 2022 will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Michael J. Tully Park Parking Lot, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park
Accepted items will include prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, sample medications and medications for pets. Needles, sharps, aerosol cans, thermometers, ointments (liquid or lotion), hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, biohazardous waste, and medication from businesses will not be accepted.
For more information on this event, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.
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The Town of North Hempstead will conduct the final “Shed the Meds” pharmaceutical drop-off events for 2022, in collaboration with Nassau County and the Nassau County Police Department.
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North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Members Peter Zuckerman, Veronica Lurvey, and Mariann Dalimonte and Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava were proud to welcome State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti to North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington on Sept. 12 as she presented the Town with a check for $250,000.
The grant will secure 240 feet of shoreline from erosion. This is part of the visioning plan for North Hempstead Beach Park.
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Town Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kelly Gillen, Council Member Veronica Lurvey, Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava, Council Member Mariann Dalimonte, state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Member Peter Zuckerman and Marissa Brown representing Council Member David Adhami with a grant for $250,000 for shoreline restoration.
Lecture on special ed law
The Vincent Smith School at 322 Port Washington Blvd in Port Washington will host a free seminar, “Special Education Law Explained,” on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 9:30 am.
The 90-minute, in-person event is open to the public, but registration is required to ensure adequate seating. RSVP: admin@vincentsmithschool.org
Renowned Special Education attorney Christina Thivierge will explain the basics of federal and state special education law, how parents can advocate for their children or utilize professional expertise, and what resources are available for the diff erent kinds of services that are provided under the NYS special ed umbrella, with a special focus on learning disabilities.
Christina Thivierge is one of the area’s leading special education attorneys, focusing exclusively on the representation of children and adolescents with disabilities.
Whether assisting with an IEP conference, negotiating with a child’s school district, or representing at mediation, resolution meeting, or impartial due process hearing, she approaches each case with the understanding that each child is unique, and not every child’s case will require the same plan.
Christina has presented on IDEA/IDEIA and other special education law topics for a number of organizations in the Tri-State area. In addition to litigating due process matters in New York, New Jersey, Indiana and Alaska, Christina has extensive Federal court experience and has argued and presented dispositive motions and matters of fi rst impression.
St. Thomas draws freshmen
St. Thomas Aquinas College is proud to welcome the Class of 2026 – its largest freshman class since 2013. For the second consecutive year, the College has increased its incoming Fall class by 10%. At a time when many higher education institutions are experiencing declining enrollment, St. Thomas Aquinas College is growing and investing in its new programs for its students.
“We are thrilled to welcome these students to our campus as they begin their ‘Spartan Journey’. They are a highly accomplished and resilient class who will make an impact on the STAC community,” said St. Thomas Aquinas College President Ken Daly. “Throughout our new students’ educational experience with us, we will challenge and inspire them to reach their full potential.”
The growth is attributable to the positive momentum and forwardthinking programs that the college has implemented through their Strategic Vision — “A Commitment to Learning for a Lifetime.”
This includes the commitment to providing access to an aff ordable education, transformative academic and experiential learning programs, and accelerated 5-year “STAC Tracks,” which lead to both an undergraduate and graduate degree. The College recently announced a new MBA, Healthcare and Informatics program, as well as the launch of new NCAA Women’s and Men’s volleyball programs.
The college’s newest incoming class hails from nearly 20 states and 15 countries.
The diverse student body includes students entering the College’s competitive academic, athletic, and leadership programs, including its largest Honors class ever. Popular majors for the incoming class include education, business, psychology, as well as biology and exercise science in the College’s new School of STEM.
Students will experience a robust new 5-day “Spartan Journey” orientation program where they will form connections with new and current students, meet with Daly, faculty and staff , and learn more about their academic schedule while getting to know their new “home” through a wide-variety of student exploration excursions.
“We look forward to our newest students experiencing what makes STAC such a truly unique institution,” stated Kevin Nesbitt, St. Thomas Aquinas College’s new vice president of student development. “Through innovative and engaging programming throughout their Orientation experience, our students will gain a greater understanding of their own personal journey as they ponder — why me, why now, and why here.”
Town to host Autumn Treat on October 14
North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are pleased to announce the return of the annual fall favorite event, Autumn Treat on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington.
The event will have musical entertainment by Just Sixties, playing all the classic tunes from the 60s. After the performance, there will be an assortment of delicious fall treats and desserts.
All attendees can enjoy a large array of cookies, cakes, ice cream, coff ees, teas, apple cider and other delightful delicacies that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. A cash bar will also be available.
Tickets are $20 per person. Please make checks payable to Harbor Links and mail them to Autumn Treat Parks, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Harbor Links is at 1 Fairway Drive in Port Washington. For more information on this event, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov.
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Autumn Treat, the annual fall favorite event, will return on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington.
Protecting election workers
A New York State Assembly bill (A10687) written by Judiciary Chairman Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) will protect the safety of election workers.
The “Election Workers, Voters and Polling Places Protection Act” will prohibit and impose penalties for threats and harms such as intimidation of poll watchers and election offi cials involving violence or threats of harm; and physical damage to or threats to physically damage a polling place, tabulation center, or other election infrastructure.
It aims to make the workers who help administer New York elections safer, from offi cials to volunteers and the contractors who set up and maintain voting equipment. Election workers from across the country recently testifi ed before Congress about threats, intimidation and the spread of misinformation during the 2020 election.
“The relentless harassment and intimidation across the country from authoritarian forces in the wake of the defeat of Donald J. Trump makes this type of legislation necessary in order to ensure the safety of election workers and guarantee fair election results,” Lavine said.
Little Flower Children new v.p.
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York (Little Flower), a 93-year-old human services organization serving children, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island, welcomed Jessica Rothkuo, to its senior executive team as the new senior vice president of strategy, development, and communications.
Rothkuo brings 16 years of experience in communications, development, fundraising, strategic planning, and cross-system collaboration.
“Jessica is a fantastic addition to the Little Flower team as she brings an exciting blend of expertise in strategic planning and will focus on strategic communications and fundraising strategy and design,” said Corinne Hammons, Little Flower president & CEO. “As Little Flower continues to adapt and grow to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve, Jessica’s experience will be essential to ensuring we are proactive and ready to meet those needs while staying true to our organizational values. We are thrilled to have her on board!”
A new leadership position, the senior Vice president of strategy, development, and communications is tasked with guiding strategic direction related to development growth and diversifi cation, coordination of Little Flower’s growth strategies and fundraising eff orts, its policy objectives, and relationships with government offi cials, businesses, and community partners, and other key stakeholders.
“I am thrilled to join Little Flower and apply my strategic approach in service to New York City’s children, youth, individuals, and communities. I am fully committed to Little Flower’s culture of caring based on excellence, inclusion, and innovation. I look forward to building on the team’s strong foundation to continue growing Little Flower’s resources, partnerships, and leadership in our fi eld,” said Rothkuo.
Town gets check for unclaimed funds
North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Members Robert Troiano, Jr., Peter Zuckerman, Dennis Walsh, Veronica Lurvey, and Mariann Dalimonte, along with Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava were proud to welcome state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to Town Hall in Manhasset on Sept. 7 as he presented the Town with a check for unclaimed funds. The Town was issued a check in the amount of $10,963.46.
Many organizations including banks, insurance companies, corporations and the courts are required by law to report dormant accounts to the New York State Comptroller.
These organizations must attempt to notify individuals, however much of these funds remain unclaimed. Unclaimed funds are then transferred over to the Offi ce of the State Comptroller. To date over $276 million has been returned to New York residents in 2022 alone. For more information, please visit: www.osc.state.ny.us/unclaimedfunds.
Narcan, Stop the Bleed training
North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena today announced that the Town is partnering with North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset to hold free opioid overdose prevention and Stop the Bleed training sessions for residents on Sept. 29, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park.
“I am so proud that the Town will be partnering with North Shore University Hospital to provide these training sessions which will spread awareness and help others learn the warning signs of drug addiction, as well as prepare individuals to administer life-saving measures in time of need,” DeSena said. “September is National Recovery Month and initiatives like this help save lives. I hope our residents can join us for these important seminars.”
“Preparation is key to confronting any crisis and both Narcan training as well as Stop the Bleed skills are valuable life-saving measures that anyone can provide in an emergency,” said Jon Sendach, executive director, North Shore University Hospital. “If aid is rendered in real-time, that gives fi rst responders crucial additional minutes to stabilize the victim. North Shore University Hospital is grateful to be able to work with the Town of North Hempstead to deliver this practical expertise to help save lives in the community.”
The program will teach participants how to prevent, recognize and respond to an overdose. All who complete the program will be provided a Narcan (Naloxone) kit. Naloxone can reverse and block the eff ects of opioids, which will restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed because of an opioid overdose.
Narcan is a needle-free nasal spray that reverses the eff ects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Participants will also be provided Stop the Bleedtraining, which will allow them to recognize and respond to lifethreatening bleeding situations.
There will be two sessions: session one will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Session two will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. To register, call 311 or 516-869-6311.
PHOTO COURTESY OF TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD
North Hempstead, in collaboration with North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, will offer free opioid overdose prevention and Stop the Bleed training seminars for residents on Sept. 29 at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sports
Lifetime thrill at the U.S. Open
BY MICHAEL J. LEWIS Twelve-year-old Brij Vashist had one thought while waiting to go out on television Sept. 11 before 24,000 fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium and millions more watching on TV:
“Don’t walk too fast, because you look really good today and Dad brushed your hair and everything.”
Well, OK, he had a few more thoughts as well, but that was the one he said was his fi nal one before striding out as part of the U.S. Open men’s singles fi nal trophy ceremony.
Vashist, one of the top 12-andunder players on the East Coast (he’s currently ranked No. 15 in USTA Eastern), was one of two youth players honored by the USTA to walk out the championship and runners-up trophies last Sunday after the men’s fi nal, in which Carlos Alcaraz (only seven years older than Brij) defeated Casper Ruud.
Vashist, who lives in Hicksville and is in 7th grade, was introduced to millions as being from the Port Washington Tennis Academy, where he played for much of last winter. (Vasisht plays at several clubs around Nassau County throughout the year.)
“It was so exciting but soooo nerve-wracking,” Vashist said in a phone interview a few days after his national TV debut. “Like I knew everyone I knew would be watching, and there were so many famous tennis players (on the stage) right around me. I didn’t want to trip or break the trophy or something, you know?”
Neil Thakur, the school tennis manager and community tennis coordinator for USTA Long Island/Metro, explained that Brij was one of many kids who applied to be chosen as coin tossers, trophy holders and other ceremonial duties at the U.S. Open.
“We basically look at the kids who’ve been doing well in the various regions, most of them have to be close in proximity to the Open,” Thakur said. “And Brij has been doing well in the junior tournaments. We thought this was a good way to honor him.” Vashist said after fi lling out the application he didn’t think he had a chance to win, although he allowed himself to dream about it. One day, he said he woke up from a nap to get a drink of water and found his father, Nav Vashist, looking at him sternly.“My parents said they got a letter for me, and my Dad told me to come sit down,” Brij recalled. “I thought maybe I got a letter from school saying I did something
12-year-old Brij Vashist goes from Port Washington Tennis Academy to Arthur Ashe Stadium bad, but then I was like ‘I didn’t do anything wrong at school.’ “And then he showed me the email that I had gotten chosen and we were so excited.”Nav Vashist said he and wife Sonia were overjoyed that Brij was picked.“The application said they were looking for kids who are obsessed with tennis, and no one is more obsessed with tennis than my son,” Nav Vashist said with a chuckle. “And then the day he did it, with getting great seats and going down toward the end of the match, and seeing him in front of all those people, it was surreal. Like an out of body experience.” Brij, who said he’s a huge Novak Djokovic fan, said he watched videos and studied past trophy ceremonies so he would know what to do. Once he got out to the Ashe Stadium court, he said he stood near John McEnroe and “was hoping I wouldn’t mess anything up.” After the trophies were awarded, Brij said he got to meet and fi stbump the new champion, Alcaraz, and take some photos. At Hicksville PHOTO BY PETE STAPLES/USTA Middle School the next day, he said his teachers kept coming up to him 2022 champion, Carlos Alcaraz and Nassau Co. 12-year-old Brij Vashist (right) pose with the trophy after Alcatraz wins a men’s singles championship match at the 2022 US Open, Sunday, Sep. 11 in Flushing. and congratulating him, but most of his friends had no idea about his big moment.“They’re not into tennis, and I’m not into bragging,” he said. Brij’s goal, not surprisingly, is to one day have some other kid handhim the U.S. Open trophy, and play pro tennis at as high a level as possible.“I want to go vs. Alcaraz one day!” he said. “Or if I can’t play pro, play in college. But defi nitely keep playing as long as I can. Because tennis is the best sport.”
Powering Long Island for Over 30 years
Herricks student completes ERASE internship
Herricks High School senior Pooja Kumar completed an ERASE Racism Student Leaders for Equity Internship this past summer. Kumar was one of only fi ve high school students selected to participate in the organization’s inaugural internship program.
This opportunity follows the legacy of the organization’s commitment to addressing institutional and structural racism on Long Island. The goal of this unique experience was focused on giving participating students the tools to organize and advocate for racial equity in their schools and communities.
Throughout the six-week program, Kumar and her peers studied the patterns, history, and present-day manifestations of systemic racism throughout Long Island. The students created plans to elevate racial equity and inclusion in their schools and communities. Among the many opportunities and experiences, learning how to launch advocacy and equity clubs, and how to bring advocacy and equity principles and initiatives to existing clubs and organizations back to their respective school were a key focus.
“One of the most important things I learned from working with ERASE Racism was that open conversation is the key to creating change. This opportunity served as an outlet for us to learn from, listen to, and collaborate with residents from diff erent communities on Long Island,” stated the Herricks High School senior. “A lot of us discussed housing discrimination, racial segregation of schools, and slavery on Long Island for the fi rst time. These conversations are crucial to fully understanding where we come from and how we can make it a safer, equitable place for the next generation.”
With the start of the new school year, Kumar will implement her outreach plans to educate and engage fellow Herricks students. Her goal is to deepen understanding of systemic racism for her peers, teachers, and administrators. As the school year continues, the fi ve interns will reconnect monthly to share the progress toward the goals and collaborate with each other to problem solve any diffi culties that arise during the implementation phase of the internship with facilitation by ERASE Racism.
ERASE Racism is a nonprofi t, Syosset organization that leads public policy advocacy campaigns and related initiatives to promote racial equity in areas such as housing, public school education and community development.
PHOTO COURTESY OF HERRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Herricks High School senior Pooja Kumar will bring what she learned from her recent internship with ERASE Racism back to her peers this school year.
L.I. musician continues to help Mineola resident
Michael J. Kalberer, a Mineola resident, is the second person in the world to receive a groundbreaking medical procedure called CRISPR Gene Editing, a landmark therapy aimed at correcting a genetic mutation responsible for causing a form of inherited retinal disorder. Michael is the owner and sole proprietor of his own motivational speaking company through which he provides communication etiquette and cultural competence workshops. These workshops help educate and prepare individuals pursuing careers in which they will interact with people with disabilities of all types.
Michael met singer/songwriter KATH this past spring and immediately recognized her vocal talent and musicianship. They decided to collaborate on a cross-promotional event for each of their respective careers: her music and Michael’s motivational speaking company, Michael J. Kalberer Presents, Inc. Michael considers KATH to be an ultra-talented musician and vocalist whose lyrics inspire, entertain, and captivate audiences, and she performed throughout the event. Music motivates Michael as it sets, and can alter, his mood for the day. As Michael explains, “Music is to me as coff ee is to most people in the morning.”
The launch event took place in June at Lost Farmer Brewing in Mineola to a packed house, and it was a resoundingly successful kick-off of Michael’s business. The goal of the launch was to share Michael and KATH’s story of friendship and to spotlight not only Michael’s ongoing vision restoration, but the role KATH’s music continues to play in it. Each of their respective careers is only exceeded by their kindness and genuine consideration of others.
Happening at the Williston Park Library
If you’ve borrowed a museum pass, we ask that it be returned in the library by 10 am on the due date to ensure timely pick up for the next patron on the waiting list. If you wish to return the pass prior to the due date and the library is closed, please put in the book drop. We appreciate your cooperation.
The library is distributing Covid-19 selftest kits while supplies last.
New titles added to the collection:
Other Guest—Helen Cooper
Heart of Summer—Felicity Hayes-McCoy
Ashton Hall—Lauren Belfer
Poisonous Page—Kitt Crowe
Book of Gothel—Mary McMyne
Island Wedding—Jenny Colgan
Two Little Girls—Laura Jarratt
When We Let Go—Rochelle Weinstein
Woman in the Library—Sulari Gentill
Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home—Kate Mangino
Adult Programs
Reiki Circle—Thursdays—October 6 & 20—6 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person, p/session. Call the library (742-1820), email willistonparkprograms@ gmail.com or stop by the library to register.
Mummy Oreo Pops with Them’s the Breaks—Tuesday—October 11—6:30 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $6 p/kit. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Medicare Basics—Tuesday—October 18—5:30-6:30 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Book Discussion—Wednesday—October 19—7 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall and via Zoom. Copies of Hour of the Witch are available at the Circulation Desk. https://adelphiuniversity.zoom.us/j/ 96885670102?pwd= VGtSYnkyUW9acVJyV0tyNUtUZnMyZz09 Meeting ID: 968 8567 0102 Passcode: WPBookClub Or just call 1-929-205-6099 on your phone and it will ask for the meeting id and password above.
Bracelet Workshop with Ofra Jewels— Tuesday—November 1—6 pm in the Library. $10 p/person. Limited to 12 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes with Chef Barbara Sheridan—Wednesday—November 2—6 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Limited to 25 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@ gmail.com to register.
Children’s Programs
Story Time for Tots—Tuesdays—September 20 & 27; October 4, 11 & 18; November 8, 15, 22 & 29; December 6 & 13—11-11:45am in the library for children ages 1-4 with a parent or caregiver. Call the library (742-1820), email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com or ask at the Circulation Desk to register. Maximum of 15 children. No walk-ins!
STEM Lego: Electrical Engineer—Monday—September 26—3-4 pm in the Library for children ages 5+. Limited to 12 children. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com
Fall Mason Jar Craft—Tuesday—September 27—1-2 pm in the Library for children ages 5+. Email willistonparkprograms@ gmail.com, call the library (742-1820) or stop by to register.
Minecraft: Lost City of Atlantis—Tuesday—September 27—5-7 pm in the library for children ages 7+. Limited to 15 participants. You must bring your own device compatible with Minecraft (Microsoft and Apple preferred. No Chrome, Amazon or Nintendo devices) Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Halloween Cake Sculpture with Doris Benter—Saturday—October 22—10:30 am in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 5+. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
Kids Candy Corn with Them’s the Breaks— Saturday—November 5—11am-Noon in the Assembly Room of Village Hall for children ages 5+. $6 p/kit. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register.
