Coming up at the Great Neck Library

The Island Now
Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Gail Storm will perform a tribute to Carole King at the Main Library.

Performance Poets Association Readings at Station

Join George Pafitis when he hosts Performance Poets Association Readings on Saturday, May 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market. A monthly Open Mic forum, participate in reading your own work and/or listen and support others.

Free Comic Book Day at Parkville

If you love comics, attend a Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. Create your own comics and chat with fellow comic lovers. Prizes will also be raffled off from local comic book store, Grasshopper Comics.

Carole King Tribute Performed by Gail Storm at Main

Join Gail Storm when she honors Carole King via live performance with lecture/commentary, featuring the multi-award-winning Tapestry album and more on Sunday, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue. Gail Storm is a New York based singer/songwriter/pianist. Her blues stylings embrace the root music she cherishes and provide a refreshing frame to other genres, such as classic jazz, pop and original compositions.
Great Neck School District Residents have priority for seating. Please arrive 15 minutes early for preferred seating.

Cinco de Mayo at Main STEM Lab

Come by and celebrate Cinco de Mayo by visiting the Main Library’s STEM Lab and taking a short virtual vacation to various locations in Mexico on Sunday, May 5 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., 159 Bayview Avenue. You can now visit Mexico City and many other locations without ever leaving the Great Neck Community, all through the power of Virtual Reality (VR). Learn what it is and how it works. Note: The time you choose may be subject to change if there are too many registrations for the same time, as there are a limited number of VR devices.
Participants must be 13 years or older. Registration preferred. Register online, in person, or by phone, 466-8055, ext. 230. If space is available walk-ins are welcome on a first-come first-served basis.

Cellist Show at Main: Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Two local High School cellists will bring a unique family musical experience filled with modern and traditional harmonies to kick off the month-long celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, on Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the Large Multipurpose Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue. A family event for all ages. No Registration required. Space is limited.

Philately Anyone? Presented by Librarian Christy Orquera at Main

Explore the world of stamp collecting with Librarian Christy Orquera and learn about the American Philatelic Society, the world’s largest organization for collectors, hobbyists and enthusiasts on Monday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue. Learn some of the very basics about stamp collecting, valuation, selling, useful resources, stamp dealers and upcoming stamp shows. No appraisals will be given at this workshop.

Jerusalem: The City of Gold, Peace, and War Presented by Ron Brown at Main

Join Dr. Ronald Brown as he recounts his adventures, experiences, and studies in Jerusalem during his five-year residence in the city and many subsequent visits on Tuesday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue. Jerusalem has been heralded as the City of Gold by poets and musicians, painted by the greatest of artists, and celebrated as the center of the world by religious leaders.

Craft for a Cause at Lakeville Branch
Community Service for Teens

Volunteer and make a difference for local community organizations. Earn community service by participating in craft and writing projects for a variety of interests and abilities. Your service will impact youth, families, veterans, pets, and more.
Upcoming opportunities will be held on Tuesdays, May 7 and 14 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Branch, 475 Great Neck Road. Come as often as you would like. No registration needed. Contact Adam Hinz at 466-8055, ext. 246, or email ahinz@greatnecklibrary.org.

Homework Helpers at Parkville

If you need help with your homework, and you are in grades K to 5, drop by to receive homework help from high school students in a group setting on Tuesdays May 7 to June 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. No registration needed. Stop by the Reference Desk to check-in on the day of the program. First-come, first-served. Contact: Adam Hinz, 516-466-8055, ext. 246 or email ahinz@greatnecklibrary.org.

Teens Design a Miniature Golf Course at Main STEM Lab

Help the Great Neck Library prepare to host its first Miniature Golf Day by designing layouts and obstacles for the courses on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s STEM Lab, 159 Bayview Avenue. Use traditional manufacturing methods such as cardboard boxes, tape, and paint or go fully digital and create 3D printed designs that are completely unique. No experience necessary. Registration preferred. If space is available walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online, in person, or by phone at 466-8055, ext. 230.

Matinee Film at Main

The next Wednesday Matinee, about a judge who is tasked with ruling on the case of an exceptional boy who is refusing a life-saving blood transfusion, will be shown on May 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue.

Finance Committee Meeting at Main

The next Board of Trustees Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Check with the Library at 466-8055 to confirm there has been no change in meeting date, time or location.

Liver Rescue: Preventive Measures to Transform Your Health
with Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh at Main

Liver-overload can be a common denominator of a variety of symptoms and conditions. Join librarian Mimi Rabizadeh to learn about the functions of this lifesaving organ and how to support a healthy liver on Thursday, May 9 at 12:00 p.m. in the Large Multipurpose Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue.

Encore Film at Station

The next encore film, about a judge who is tasked with ruling on the case of an exceptional boy who is refusing a life-saving blood transfusion, will be shown on Thursday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), above Best Market.

ACT Prep Course at Main

ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions. An ACT Prep Course for teens in grades 10 and up will be given on Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Large Multipurpose Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue.
Students will spend each class on a different topic, addressing the strategies, tips and tricks for that section along with content and question review. Bring a calculator, pen or pencil, and a notebook to class. A $25 registration fee (includes course materials) will be collected at the first class. Cash or check made out to “Great Neck Library.” Teen’s own library card is required for registration.

 

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