AARP Driver’s Safety Course at Parkville:
Take this refresher driving course for drivers ages 50 and over for reduction in points or discount on insurance on Saturday, Feb. 8 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.
Mala Waldron Trio at Main:
All are invited to enjoy the music of the Mala Waldron Trio on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
Vocalist/Pianist/Composer Mala Waldron is a New York City native who balances local performances with tours all over Europe and Asia. Featured recordings include her CD debut, “Lullabye” (tribute to godmother, Billie Holiday), a duo project with her father, pianist, composer Mal Waldron (“He’s My Father”) and “Always There” which, in addition to being her first U.S. release, was licensed by Columbia Records (Japan) and voted one of the Top 20 Jazz CDs of 2006 by JazzUSA.
As a bandleader, Mala has performed with her group at many esteemed venues including the Jazz Standard, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, the 55 Bar, Cornelia St. Cafe, BAM Cafe, the 1st Annual Coltrane Day Music Festival, and most recently at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, and the 17th Annual Jazz in the Valley festival with the Christopher Dean Sullivan Ensemble.
Jacques-Louis David meets Kehinde Wiley art lecture/slides presented by Mary Vahey at Main:
Art Historian Mary Vahey presents a lecture/slide show of the Brooklyn Museum Exhibition, Jacques-Louis David meets Kehinde Wiley, on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave. Seen together, the works by David and Wiley reveal how race, masculinity, power, and representation layer onto portraiture and shape the writing of history.
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.
Matinee Film at Main:
The next Wednesday Matinee, about the relationship of a musician and a singer in two worlds: Paris and Poland (Polish with English subtitles) will be shown on Feb. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Ave.
Finance Committee Meeting at Main:
The Board of Trustees Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Feb 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Small 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.
Community Meditation with Carolyn Carpentiere at Main:
Join Carolyn Carpentiere for Community Meditation (previously called Mindfulness Meditation) on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:15 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave. 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.
Letting Go: Change and Heal Your Energy facilitated by Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh at Main:
Join this lecture and discussion facilitated by Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh on how to free yourself from fear, resentment, shame, and anger; and become centered on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 12:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Large Multipurpose Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
Encore Film at Station:
The next encore film, about the relationship of a musician and a singer in two worlds: Paris and Poland (Polish with English subtitles) will be shown on Feb. 13 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. 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.
