The Spinney Hill History Quilt Exhibition opening at Main
Join in celebration of the Spinney Hill Quilt and attend a showing of Spinney Hill: The African American History of Manhasset and Great Neck on Sunday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
The Spinney Hill Quilt was created by Raisy Derzie, Karen Harry, Barbara Masry, Ruth Freeman, Winnie Fant, and Leslie Arluck. As part of a Quilt Group from Great Neck and Manhasset, their goal is to celebrate the rich heritage of this community by displaying the quilt to raise awareness and pride among children and adults of this vibrant area.
Women’s History Month: Will the Real Cleopatra Please Stand Up with Dr. Regina T. Gilbert at Main
Join Regina T. Gilbert when she presents Will the Real Cleopatra Please Stand Up on Tuesday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Avenue. Meet the real person behind the crown and her children as Cleopatra would have told it in this PowerPoint presentation.
Great Decisions with Librarian Christy Orquera at Main
Librarian Christy Orquera facilitates a discussion on U.S. Relations with the Northern Triangle by Michael Shifter and Bruno Binetti on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
2 Local Great Neck Artists in the Main Gallery: Judy Vine and Suzanne Gordon
Judy Vine and Suzanne Gordon will have their artwork on display from March 4 to 29 in the Main Library Gallery, 159 Bayview Ave.
Judy Vine’s oil paintings demonstrates the cultural landscapes of places she has traveled. Suzanne Gordon primarily paints portraits in acrylic on canvas. Their opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 15 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Gallery.
AARP Tax Assistance at Parkville
AARP Tax Preparers will assist in preparing and filing simple Federal tax returns online only each Wednesday 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.
What is Consciousness? presented by Irene Tananyan and Marion Marino at Main
Consciousness has received much attention in our culture. What is it and how does it relate to you and your perceptions? Join Irene Tananyan and Marion Marino when they speak about understanding human conscious and why it matters on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Station
Have your blood pressure checked by a clinical nurse from St. Francis Hospital, free of charge on Thursday, March 5 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.
Socrates Salon with Conversation Host Ron Gross at Main
Citizen YOU! Making Your Voice Heard in Our Community, a TED Circle Conversation will be the next Socrates Salon discussion with Ron Gross on Friday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
If you would like to view the 6-minute TED Talk beforehand, it’s “The Antidote to Apathy” by the self-styled Canadian “rabble-rouser” Dave Meslin, available at www.TEDCircles.com
Share your experiences, knowledge and insights. Refreshments and socializing at 2:45 p.m.
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, October 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 October 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 Avenue, 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.
