Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Providing education, entertainment, and cultural enrichment to #HHHCSD.
𝗗𝗛 = Dix Hills, 𝗠 = Melville

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We showed up at the Long Island Library Conference in full force! @HHHCL had representation in every time slot:
🕹️ Erik, Nicole, Zach & Tate with Retro Gaming
📚 Melissa & Amanda, with other librarians, dived into Teen Trends
🎙️ Joe & Sharron on podcasts as community connectors

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Never stop turning pages; you never know where the next chapter will take you!
YA author Lyssa Mia Smith joins us for a conversation that bounces from how Twilight reshaped (and arguably invented) the modern YA market to the ripple effects of BookTok.
https://t.co/MZnEMPr7G0

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Congratulations to this month's winners!

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Our Colors of Spring: Cultural Fair brought together families, friends, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of traditions from around the world. What an incredible day celebrating community, culture, and connection! Thank you to everyone who participated & volunteered.

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We love seeing creativity bloom! 🌿✏️
During our adult craft class, participants learned the fundamentals of drawing, turning everyday objects into thoughtful works of art.

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Our recent Cricut program brought out everyone's creativity as participants designed and crafted their own personalized lawn flags. From cheerful seasonal messages to fun gardening humor and colorful designs, each flag was unique! Stay tuned for more creative programs…

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Our cooking class turned into a gallery of edible art as participants created their own "Van Gogh Focaccia" masterpieces! Using fresh herbs and colorful vegetables, everyone transformed simple dough into stunning designs that were almost too beautiful to bake. Thank you everyone!

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Happy #MemorialDay weekend 🇺🇸
The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25.

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Celebrate Jewish American Heritage month with stories of culture, resilience, and creativity on Hoopla!
Visit https://t.co/8jOiJryprz.

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We're excited to share this photo from a recent craft class, where our talented adults created a cheerful welcome sign featuring classic Adirondack chairs and the reminder we all need: "Sit. Relax. Enjoy."

Find all upcoming adult craft classes at https://t.co/XqsL0jyxn6.

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Celebrating Our Young Artists! ✨ 🎨
We were proud to host the annual PTA Reflections Reception, celebrating the incredible creativity of our young artists whose work is currently displayed in the Gallery. It was a wonderful evening honoring their talent and hard work!

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Party Season Is Here — Borrow the Fun!
BBQs, graduation parties, backyard celebrations and summer get‑togethers are coming up fast! Before you buy, check out our Library of Things — a fun, money‑saving collection you can borrow with just your library card!
https://t.co/BwyegTJitt

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Veterans Testimonial Project Open House & Reception.
We honored local veterans who shared their stories, service, and experiences for future generations. Thanks to our co-sponsors and exhibitors, who helped make this tribute possible.

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Colors of Spring: Cultural Fair
May 16, 1-3 PM (DH)
Discover the diversity of our district with fun crafts & activities. At 2:30 PM, there will be throwing of colors in the Holi tradition.
🖌️ Crafts available
👕 Dress for a mess
📲 No registration required
https://t.co/Vfa6gm2llU

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Searching for answers about benefits, careers, or next steps can lead to lots of open tabs. VetNow brings the support you need. Connect with expert job coaches, explore benefits resources, and get help planning what comes next. Free with your library card.
https://t.co/3BOs8Tnp9G

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A huge congratulations to our Peep Diorama Contest winners: Olivia N., Hanna, and Olivia P.!
Your creativity, attention to detail and imagination truly stood out. We are so impressed by all the wonderful dioramas submitted. Thank you to everyone who participated!

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Observe Autism Acceptance Month by exploring movies and audiobooks dedicated to promoting autism awareness and support. Immerse yourself in stories that celebrate the spectrum, fostering understanding and compassion for individuals with autism. Visit https://t.co/asW5EylS33.

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Library On Location! Bayard Cutting Arboretum:
Victorian Tea & Manor House Tour
1⃣ Fresh pots of tea, finger sandwiches, scones
2⃣ Docent‑led house tour
3⃣ Time to explore grounds
Transportation on your own, registration required, costs $90 (nonrefundable)
https://t.co/TMn84Wk3D1

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Happy #MothersDay!
The Library is closed today, Sunday.

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We are so proud! Otsego and Vanderbilt Elementary students had a record number of entries in this year’s NYS Art Competition. Thanks to the continued support of our community & PTA, our students are exploring the arts. Don't miss their artwork on display in the Dix Hills Gallery.