New & Noteworthy @ WHPLibrary

If you missed our genealogy class in April, you may still get help with your genealogy questions using our Book-a-Librarian service.

Make an appointment with a Reference Librarian who can help you save time, money and effort using a very valuable resource for genealogical and historical research, and it's available only in the library!

Ancestry Library Edition centralizes records from the U.S. census, military records, court, land and probate records, vital and church records, directories, passenger lists, passport applications and more. The collections are constantly expanding with new content added almost every day.

Book-a-Librarian service is restricted to West Hempstead Library cardholders. Call to make an appointment (516) 481-6591 or email the Reference Desk.

This class will introduce you to the slow, graceful movements of the Tai Chi form and its unique philosophy. The movements are designed to promote good health, body awareness and harmony between the body and the mind. As the movements are gentle, Tai Chi does not require any special athletic ability.

Tai Chi seeks to develop the mind rather than the muscle. Let a different way of moving in the world inspire you! Join us in this age old Chinese “exercise.”

To reserve your place, come to the YA desk, email the Reference Desk, or call 481-6591.

Have you heard about our new Book-a-Librarian service?

Whether you need help tracking down consumer information, tracing your family roots, or exploring ideas on what to read next, we can help.

With our Book-a-Librarian service you may reserve a free 30-minute session with a professional reference librarian to help you navigate through the many informational resources available to you in the library, through our catalog, in our databases and on the internet.

Just fill out a Book-a-Librarian Request Form in the library or email or call the Reference Desk at 516-481-6591 to request the service. Each request will be given to a Reference Librarian who will schedule your personal appointment at a mutually convenient time

Book-a-Librarian appointments must be scheduled in advance and are restricted to West Hempstead Public Library cardholders.

CRAFTY POEMS (Grades 3-5)
Miss Stefanie will be here on Thursday, April 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. to guide children who would like to learn clever things to do with words.

Here is an excellent opportunity to get help researching your family history.

Our workshop on Wednesday, April 9 from 10-11:30 am, will focus on the valuable resources your library provides to help you dig through the myriad records that exist scattered in bits and pieces in various hard-to-access records. The Ancestry Library Edition provides a wealth of information in one convenient place and is available only in the library.

Bring your genealogy questions and our experienced reference librarian will help you find the answers to help you identify your kin.

If you can't make it to the workshop, you might consider using our new Book-a-Librarian Service, which allows West Hempstead patrons to reserve a free 30-minute session with a professional librarian to focus on your research interests.

Call the library 481-6591 or email us for more information.