Happening at the Great Neck Library

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Great Neck Library resources and programs available for the community

Your Library is still here for you, virtually, during this difficult time. Check out the website at greatnecklibrary.org, Facebook, and YouTube channel to access ebook/audiobooks, online programs and tutorials, newspapers, databases, and more.

Saturday, May 9

Spanish Bilingual Birdies: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Young children learn foreign languages through music and movement. Spanish and English.
Have a homemade shaker (rice or beans in a plastic container) available for the program to completely be engaged.
To join:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75906116388?pwd=aFFoM2tScmE0bjRlVWtNcmZrMXgvdz09
Meeting ID: 759 0611 6388 Password: 6swm9K

Improv Live!: 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Play crazy live theatre games on Zoom and see how funny you can be!
Contact:  bweil@greatnecklibrary.org

Monday, May 11

Learn Organic 3D design with sculptris: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
All ages. Requires windows computer with certain system requirements to download. Learn more: https://pixologic.com/sculptris/
Zoom Meeting ID: 875 3926 1126. Password: 028411

Jr. Levels: Mermay Drawing Challenge: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Use the Sketchbook app or your own colorful art materials with a series of drawing prompts.
Zoom Meeting ID: 959 5965 8281. Password: 093506

Mermay Drawing Challenge: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 936 2855 5511 Password: 033085
Contact:   lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org

Muppets Trivia Night: 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 836-9216-0532 Password: 659863

Tuesday, May 12

Yoga Flow facilitated by Carolyn: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Series thru May 19)
Open to All
Zoom Meeting:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86812097424?pwd=ZGhrcWxVVStqTHp0SkxZbUVJK2RHdz09
or download zoom and enter meeting ID and password.
Meeting ID: 868 1209 7424 Password: 035017

Cartoon Drawing: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Have a pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, 4 sheets of blank paper, computer screen with internet access. Beginner and intermediates of all ages.
Zoom Login available on May 11.

Make an I Love Great Neck Slideshow: 3:30- 4:30 p.m.
Create a group slideshow highlighting what you love about Great Neck. All ages. Children under 10 need assistance.
Go to zoom.com    Meeting ID: 811 9321 5040      Password: 606163
Contact: Adam Hinz  ahinz@greatnecklibrary.org

Finance Committee Meeting at Main Library: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting :https://gnlskype.my.webex.com/gnlskype.my/j.php?MTID=m5e1005b719b4936de6a4605dba965e81
Meeting number:145 731 194
Password:mC7M8vK792A (62768857 from phones)
Join by phone+1-650-215-5226 United States Toll

Author/Poet Alan Walowitz and Open Mic: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
“The Story of the Milkman and Other Poems”
Zoom Meeting:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81576485858?pwd=S0lBeEtVNGp2UngxNE5jTzk1WWMvQT09
or download zoom and enter meeting ID and password
Meeting ID: 815 7648 5858 Password: 802823

Wednesday, May 13

Baby Ballet Live Storytime: 10:35 – 11:05 a.m.
Click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84717514155?pwd=b1gxNFJlRlg3c0tuWHQ4eEFjWW9XQT09
Meeting ID: 847-1751-4155 Meeting Password: 904959

Graphic Chat: Hush (Batman): 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Copies are available with your library card through Hoopla:
https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11356795
Live on Zoom: Meeting ID: 822-6250-3080. Password:628390

Jr. Levels: Jr. Jackbox Games: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Play party games with your peers.
Zoom Meeting ID: 976 0377 0611. Password: LevelsJack
Contact:   mmeehan@greatnecklibrary.org
Late Edition: 8:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 934 5199 6506. Password: Lvlstriv

Nominating Committee Organizational Meeting: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Via Webex
Meeting https://gnlskype.my.webex.com/gnlskype.my/j.php?MTID=mb64cd84981213100e9263cef1d03a79f
Meeting number: 140 076 639   Password: MUpcy6haV52 (68729642 from phones)
Join by phone +1-650-215-5226 United States Toll

Thursday, May 14

Learning Tinkercad: 3:30 PM
Young learners will use Tinkercad to understand the basics of 3D design. Best for children in grades K – 2, but all are welcome.
Meeting ID: 815-4209-3684 Password: 017087
Contact: Jaime Poland  jpoland@greatnecklibrary.org

New Adult Graphic Novel & Anime Club: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Adults in their 20s+ but all welcome.
Zoom Meeting ID: 764 478 726. Password: 031956

Yoga Flow facilitated by Sharon Epstein: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Series thru May 21
Open to All
Zoom Meeting:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81948747702?pwd=dCtVL3FnS0gwbTNMeHU0VFpQS25LQT09
or download zoom and enter meeting ID and password.
Meeting ID: 819 4874 7702. Password: 025788

Virtual Project Runway: 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Use your fashion design skills and draw up virtual looks.
Zoom Meeting ID: 895 9214 7840. Password: projectrun
Contact:   jrobinson@greatnecklibrary.org

Friday, May 15

Friday Films: The Professor and the Madman: 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
View on Kanopy and discuss the film with fellow patrons and media staff on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 811 7415 7765. Password: 010871
Contact: Camille Di Pietro  cdipietro@greatnecklibrary.org

Mandarin Bilingual Birdies: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Young children learn foreign languages through music and movement.
Mandarin and English.
Have a homemade shaker (rice or beans in a plastic container) available for the program to completely be engaged.
To join:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71345877824?pwd=ZFZsZ3haZ21sYlBuME1GOStFbVBQdz09
Meeting ID: 713 4587 7824 Password: 1tDhRn

Crafternoon Fun: 4:00 – 4:20 p.m.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNeckLibrary/

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