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Author Barry Libin will speak about his book, The Vatican’s Vault at the Main Library. (Photo courtesy of the Great Neck Library)

Two Local Great Neck Artists: Robert Wallman and Warren Mintz Exhibit at Main

Robert Wallman and Warren Mintz will have their artwork on display from Feb. 1 to 27 in the Main Library Gallery, 159 Bayview Ave.

In addition to his fine art, long-time Great Neck resident Robert Wallman is also a graphic designer and illustrator with experience in advertising, corporate communications, marketing, packaging, and publishing.

When Warren Mintz retired from full-time teaching, it became important to him to explore ways outside the classroom to do something meaningful. One of the possible activities evolved from the poster collages. He decided to collect cutouts and almost all of his collages begin by first choosing a background and then building upon it.

Photos: Illustration by Robert Wallman and Collage by Warren Mintz. They will have an exhibit, 2 Local Great Neck Artists, in the Main Library Gallery from Feb. 1 to 27.

Performance Poets Association Readings at Station

Join George Pafitis when he hosts Performance Poets Association Readings on Saturday, Feb. 1 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.

Electing the President presented by Jim Coll at Main

Jim Coll provides an overview of the development of the modern American presidency on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave. Jim Coll is an adjunct professor of American and constitutional history at Nassau Community College, an NYPD detective and the founder of ChangeNYS.

Great Decisions with Librarian Christy Orquera at Main

Librarian Christy Orquera facilitates a discussion on India and Pakistan by Barbara Crossette on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.

AARP Tax Assistance at Parkville

AARP Tax Preparers will assist in preparing and filing simple Federal tax returns online only each Wednesday beginning Feb. 5 until April 15 between the hours of 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell St. (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. You must have an appointment and bring all relevant tax papers, including last year’s return. Call (516) 466-8055, ext. 273 for further details or to make an appointment.

Author Barry Libin at Main: The Vatican’s Vault

Meet author Barry Libin when he speaks about his book, The Vatican’s Vault on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. The Vatican’s Vault is Barry Libin’s best-selling second novel. The first, The Mystery of the Milton Manuscript discloses the true meaning of Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost. The Vatican’s Vault continues in that genre of historical novels.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Station

Have your blood pressure checked by a clinical nurse from St. Francis Hospital, free of charge on Thursday, Feb. 6 between the hours of 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market.
Hypertension affects an astounding one in four adult Americans. Also known as high blood pressure, this condition usually has no symptoms, which is why it is often called the “silent killer.” No registration required.

Safely Use the Internet at Main

Learn internet safety basics including ads, downloads, and malware on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s STEM Lab, 159 Bayview Avenue.

TED Circles at Library’s Socrates Salon at Main

The renowned TED Talks has come to Great Neck via the Socrates Salon which meets at the Library on the first Friday of each month. Participants watch and then share their own views and experiences in response to the Talk.

Ron Gross, the host of the Salon, was appointed by TED as one of 150 hosts to pilot the global program. “Our Salon’s revival of face-to-face conversation is enriched by TED’s ‘sage on the stage’ format,” says Gross, who chairs a University Seminar at Columbia.

The next meeting of the Socrates Salon will be on Friday, Feb. 7, at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave. The subject will be “Nurturing Our Friendships,” featuring a TED Talk by Shasta Nelson on “The Three Requirements of All Healthy Friendships.”

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. 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. 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.

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