Board of Trustees Meeting at Parkville
The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell St. (off Lakeville Road) New Hyde Park. 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.
Patrick McDonnell Receives Certificate of Appreciation at Board Reorganization Meeting
At the Great Neck Library Annual Reorganization meeting held on Jan. 7, Patrick McDonnell was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Board of Trustees for his years of service on the Library’s Nominating Committee.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Parkville
Join a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell St. (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. There will be a lion dance performance, a craft, and refreshments. All ages welcome; no registration required.
Tai Chi facilitated by Joseph Panico at Main
Joseph Panico facilitates Tai Chi on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial art that is practiced for health and self-defense. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
There is a $40 fee for the entire series of 8 classes that begin on Jan. 18. In-person registration only during regular Library hours at Main only. Please make payment in cash, charge card, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library. Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.
Tech Talks: Attention, Distraction, and Addiction: Consequences of the Screen Time Economy at Main
Discuss the implications of our rapidly changing world in terms of technology on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Library’s STEM Lab, 159 Bayview Ave. How do we ensure technology enhances our lives more than it downgrades them? What problems does technology solve? What new problems does it create? Contact 466-8055, ext. 230 or email STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org.
Objects of Desire: How Precious Gems Shaped History presented by Marilyn Carminio at Main
Marilyn Carminio speaks about the history of jewels and the many functions they have served on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
Great Decisions facilitated by Librarian Christy Orquera at Main
Join Librarian Christy Orquera when she facilitates a discussion on Climate Change and the Global Order by Ronald Bee on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
Non-Fiction Book Club facilitated by Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh at Main
Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh will facilitate a discussion of Rising Strong by Brené Brown on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Large Multipurpose Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
Lakeville Literary Club
Join a discussion of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakeville Branch, 475 Great Neck Road. Call 466-8055, ext. 232.
Community Meditation with Carolyn Carpentiere at Main
Join Carolyn Carpentiere for Community Meditation (previously called Mindfulness Meditation) on Wednesday, January 22 at 7:15 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Avenue. Meditation is a practice that strengthens our focus and attention, as well as releases stress to stay healthy. Open to all skill levels. Library chairs will be available.
Computer Coding for Seniors
Learn the basics of computer coding so you can better understand your computer on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Library’s STEM Lab, 159 Bayview Ave. This is a simple introduction to computer coding. No experience necessary. Registration preferred. If space is available, walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact 466-8055, ext. 230 or email STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org
Internet Safety for Parents at Main
Learn how to keep your elementary and middle school-aged children safe, while allowing them to play the Internet games they love and stay in touch with their friends on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s STEM Lab, 159 Bayview Ave. Registration preferred. If space is available, walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact 466-8055, ext. 230 or email STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org
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.
