Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Join us every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for storytime. Ms. Karen will be reading The Most Magnificent by Ashley Spires. This book is published by Kids Can Press, which has given us permission to record their title for today's video.

Spring has sprung! Time to get your garden ready! Register for this class at hhhlibrary.org

April is National Poetry Month. Thank you Ms. Cheryl Williams for doing a special reading for us of some of your beautiful poems.

Mark your calendars for a virtual vacation to Belgium!

Curtesy of the New York Hall of Science...FREE screenings of some of this year's Academy Award nominees, thanks to the generous support of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.! RSVP for Minari, Sound of Metal, and My Octopus Teacher before space runs out! https://www.queensdrivein.com/?aff=nysci

Ms. Tess and Mr. Chris will get you singing to familiar stories and songs!

Stay tuned for a special announcement from your librarycoming next week!

Time for Toddler Time! Stories, songs and more!

Make your own snow globe!

Did you know that you can purchase discount tickets to the American Museum of Natural History through your library? Tickets are available to purchase at the library's Chestnut Hill Circulation Desk during regular library hours.

Join our SBU Social Work Intern each week for an open dialogue and positive conversations on topics that unite us. End each meeting with a mindfulness meditation session and use your Calm Mind kit throughout the week to stay stress-free. Pick up a kit the Tuesday prior to the meeting, while supplies last. Registration required at https://search.livebrary.com/record=g1101634~S23 Coping with COVID-19 Tuesday, November 10 | 4 PM Holiday Traditions Tuesday, December 8 | 4 PM

Thank you to the community for your generous toy donations for Helping Hand Rescue Mission. Pictured: Kimberly Gaines-Gambino President of Helping Hand Rescue Mission of Huntington Station and HHHCL Outreach Librarian Kristina Nash

Congratulations to Seren and Maya! Our December bookmark contest winners!

Looking for a great book to read? Ask your Reference Librarians about our Readers' Alley! Let us help you discover your next page-turner in any format. Think of them as your personal book concierge! Contact us at [email protected] or call either building to get started.

The annual Bookmark Contest has begun! Get your entry form at https://halfhollowhillslibrary.wpcomstaging.com/childrens-/

You picked up your kit and now you need some inspiration. Here are some tips to help you create your Gingerbread House. Don't forget to take a photo of your completed house and send it to [email protected]

Join Ms. Lauren every Tuesday at 2 pm for storytime. Today, she's reading How to Put an Octopus to Bed by Sherri Duskey Rinker.

We are accepting donations until December 30. Donated items will be placed on its Mitten Tree and then handed over to Helping Hand Rescue Mission.

Today, we remember those who lost their lives during the attacks on Pearl Harbor 79 years ago. We honor the heroism of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom.

Tell a Tale: Grace for President Join Ms. Lauren each week for Tell a Tale Tuesday. This week we have a special guest, Ms. Liz, reading Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio. This book is published by Hyperion Books and we thank them for using this title today.

To find your polling place, visit vote.org

Hey Teens! Looking for Community Service hours? Check out hhhlibrary.org/teens for ways you can contribute to the community!

Love to read Sci-Fi/Fantasy? Join our monthly book club! November's book choice: Binti by Nnedi Okorafor. Register at https://search.livebrary.com/record=g1099651~S23 to receive Zoom link.

The Long Island Children's Museum is open and has put health and safety protocols in place to enable visitors to return to play and learn. Reserve your museum pass at https://halfhollowhillslibrary.wpcomstaging.com/museum-pas/.

It's #NationalAuthorsDay! Here's to all the authors whether aspiring or New York Times Bestseller! Tell us who your favorite author is in the comments below!

#HarryPotter Trivia 11/3 | 7 PM A #horcrux never goes out of style, and neither does your encyclopedic knowledge of Hogwarts lore! If you're a #potterhead, come answer some fun questions about the movies and books. Registration required: https://search.livebrary.com/record=g1100724~S23

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!

Check out these spook-tacular pumpkin decorating skills!