Great Neck Library Budget Workshop at Station:
The first Budget Workshop for the Great Neck Library 2020/2021 Budget is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Station Branch Community Room, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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.
Performance Poets Association Readings at Station:
Join George Pafitis when he hosts Performance Poets Association Readings on Saturday, March 7 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.
Hungrytown American Folk Duo at Main:
Enjoy the folk songs of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, also known as Hungrytown, on Sunday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
When a close friend, who died young due to a tragic misdiagnosis, entrusted to them her collection of 1960s folk albums and her guitar (which has since been featured on all of their albums), the inspiration for Hungrytown was born.
Documentary Film at Main: The Girls in the Band – Female Jazz Musicians:
Attend a screening of the award-winning documentary film, The Girls in the Band on Tuesday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Community Room, 159 Bayview Ave. It tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, history-making journeys from the late 30s to the present day. The many first-hand accounts of the challenges faced by these talented women provide a glimpse into decades of racism and sexism that have existed in America.
Matinee Film at Main:
The next Wednesday Matinee, about a retired widow who is arrested by the British Secret Service for providing classified scientific information, will be shown on March 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Ave.
Community Meditation with Carolyn Carpentiere at Main:
Join Carolyn Carpentiere for Community Meditation on Wednesday, March 11 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.
Spring Study Skills: Finals, Regents, and AP Exams for Teens at Main:
This interactive workshop led by a C2 Education Expert is for helping middle and high school students learn how to study effectively and efficiently for upcoming finals, regents, and AP exams, and will be held on Wednesday, March 11 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Large Multipurpose Room, 159 Bayview Ave. Learn memorization techniques, helpful note-taking, test planning, study time management, and how to reduce test anxiety. Parents are welcome to attend. Separate registration for teens and parents online, in person or call 466-8055, ext. 218/219.
Letting Go: Change and Heal Your Energy facilitated by Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh at Main:
Join this discussion on how to free yourself from fear, resentment, shame, anger and become centered, facilitated by Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh on Thursday, March 12 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 a retired widow who is arrested by the British Secret Service for providing classified scientific information, will be shown on Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), above Best Market.
Sustainability Book Discussion for Teens at Main:
Be a part of the discussion about The Light at the Bottom of the World by London Shah on Thursday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the Levels Teen Center at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Ave.
We’ll talk about the environmental issues in the book and in your life today, and you’ll help pick out the book for our next discussion. Earn community service credit. Pizza will be served.
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.
