AARP Driver’s Safety Course at Parkville
Take this refresher driving course for drivers ages 50 and over for reduction in points or discounts on insurance on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell St. (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. This is a 6-hour class; please bring your lunch. AARP member fee: $20.00; Non-AARP member fee: $25.00. Checks only. Registration is ongoing by calling 466-8055, ext. 273.
Author Barry Joseph at Main, Seltzertopia: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Drink
Meet author Barry Joseph when he speaks about his book, Seltzertopia, on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
Based on more than fourteen years of research and countless interviews, and including more than 75 photos, Barry Joseph’s first book, Seltzertopia celebrates the fizzy magic of a simple drink.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Egg Cream samples will be served after the program.
How to Read an Adult Graphic Novel with Librarian Christy Orquera at Main
Librarian Christy Orquera will explain the steps for reading an adult graphic novel format on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
Board of Trustees Meeting at Main
The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library’s Large Multipurpose Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Confirm with the Library at 466-8055 that there has been no change in meeting date, time or location.
Matinee Film at Main
The next Wednesday Matinee, about the summer afternoon in 1989 when the future President of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed the future First Lady, Michelle Robinson, will be shown on Jan. 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Ave.
Encore Film at Station
The next encore film, about the summer afternoon in 1989 when the future President of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed the future First Lady, Michelle Robinson, will be shown on Jan. 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), above Best Market.
Give Back to Your Community
The Great Neck Library is seeking prospective candidates for the Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee. This year’s Library Election will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. There will be four seats expiring in January 2021 – two on the Board of Trustees: Rebecca Miller and Josie Pizer; and two on the Nominating Committee: Cheng Carey Ye and Siu Long (Alex) Au.
Any nominee for a position on the Board of Trustees or the Nominating Committee must be a member of the Great Neck Library Association by 5:00 p.m. on the Record Date of Oct. 5, 2020. All persons eighteen years of age or older, who are residents of the Great Neck School District and are either valid library cardholders or registered voters with the Nassau County Board of Elections will be members of the Association.
Interested members should send a letter and résumé by Friday, May 15 to: The Chair of the Nominating Committee, c/o The Director’s Office, Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Ave., Great Neck, NY 11023.
Great Neck Library Closing/Cancellation Information Online
Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www.cancellations.com for Library weather-related closings/program cancellations.
In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather-related changes in Library hours or programs.
