Happening at the Great Neck Library

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Go to the Events listings on the Library’s website at greatnecklibrary.org for more information. For certain events that require registration, any further meeting info will be released by the date of the event for registered users. Check your email before joining the event. You may join Zoom events by going to zoom.us, and enter the program’s Meeting ID and Password. Programs are held online live on Zoom unless specified. Open to all. No Zoom account required.

Saturday. August 22

9:00 AM – 2:25 p.m.
Fairytale Scavenger Hunt @ Home
The Three Billy Goats Gruff is this week’s scavenger hunt:
https://forms.gle/d6ExyZRHR8kogpVGA

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Play Reading
For teens in grades 7+
jrobinson@greatnecklibrary.org

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Improv Live
For teens in grades 7+
bweil@greatnecklibrary.org

Sunday. August 23

9:00 AM – 9:00 p.m.
Digital Escape Room
A digital escape room will be shared inspired by a classic fairy tale.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org

Monday, August 24

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Fairy Tale Read Aloud
Every weekday listen to a classic fairy tale brought to life through the voices of your favorite children’s librarians. If you miss the live reading, the sessions will be recorded and made available.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Parents Panel
Join Library staff and local Children’s Services providers for an interactive Zoom Panel for parents to pose questions regarding their child’s health and development.  Have a question for the panel or a particular service provider you would like to learn from? Email questions and recommendations to childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_omru1vyTS3yw-oA7mdtgGA
Zoom Meeting ID: 836 4772 0003 Password: parent

3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Explore Drawing
Ages 6 to 10
Draw some of your favorite fairy tale elements to Imagine Your Story.
Zoom Meeting ID: 981 9500 2276 Password: drawing

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Let’s Draw Dogs
For teens in grades 7+
Celebrate Dog Day and get artsy drawing canines.
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org

7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Animals Trivia
Join Librarians Justin and Kat. Trivia will take place in Zoom using Kahoot.
Meeting ID: 922 5118 9376 Password: 365355

Tuesday, August 25

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Coding Club for Young Adults
Work primarily with Scratch and Python and possibly other software. An all-ages program but recommended for those who already have some experience with 3D design.
Zoom Meeting ID: 985 8612 0665 Password: Code
stemlab@greatnecklibrary.org

4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
5th & 6th graders only
Jr. Levels Board Games
Play virtual board games together using boardgamearena.com. Make a free account in advance to participate.
jlagasse@greatnecklibrary.org

7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Book Club: Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan
Join Librarian Justin.
Book is available through Hoopla.
Zoom Meeting ID: 965 7588 2832 Password: 044826

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Meeting link:
https://gnlskype.my.webex.com/gnlskype.my/j.php?MTID=m215864a54dddc98cf34a29872a87c78c
Meeting number: 163 445 7360
Password:tnM87MEUdP5 (86687638 from phones)
Join by phone +1-650-215-5226 United States Toll

Wednesday, August 26

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
3D Design Club
All ages, basic experience with 3D design.
Zoom Meeting ID: 996 8961 8438 Password: Tinkercad
stemlab@greatnecklibrary.org

11:30 AM – 12:30 p.m.
All ages but best for 8+
Web Design Club
Email STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org to have access to the Google Classroom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 910 3073 2103 Password: WebDesign

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Sticks in the Stacks
Join Mina and Jamie and help crochet and knit for a cause.
Zoom Meeting ID: 939 9484 5012 Password: sticks

4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Summertime STEAM
Join children’s librarian Judy S. for an activity, experiment or craft that brings STEAM into Fairytales.
Zoom ID:  867 9687 4155 Password: steam
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Teens in grades 7+
Ukulele
Learn chords, melodies, and songs.
mfisher@greatnecklibrary.org

7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Pajama Storytime
Read, sing, and rhyme our way to sleep.
LIVE on the Great Neck Library’s Facebook page.
You can also join at zoom.us
Meeting ID: 821 7503 1623 Password: night
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org

Thursday, August 27

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Animation Club
All Ages but recommended for 8 and older. Younger learners may need parental assistance.
Work primarily on the mobile device app Flip-A-Clip, but you can also just use a pad and paper.
Zoom Meeting ID: 969 0404 7580 Password: Animation
stemlab@greatnecklibrary.org

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Adult Virtual STEM Lab Club
Adults (18+)
Work primarily with technology and programming that is available across multiple devices and is free. Recommended to have two devices, one that can run our program and one to try out the craft.
Zoom Meeting ID: 965 9328 3278 Password: Maker18
stemlab@greatnecklibrary.org

8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Virtual Project Runway
Teens in grades 7+
Fashion Design. Draw virtual looks.
jrobinson@greatnecklibrary.org

Friday, August 28

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Coding Club Jr.
Recommended for ages 8+
Learn the basics. Excellent for beginners.
Email STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org so we can get in touch with you about any necessary information.
Zoom Meeting ID: 995 5495 3991 Password: CodingClub

12:00 p.m.
Friday Film Discussion
Watch CBGB (2013, R, 1 hr. 42 mins., Drama, Music) at your leisure. Join media staff and fellow patrons in a Zoom discussion of the film.
Streaming free on Hoopla with your Great Neck library card, and on Prime Video with subscription.
Meeting ID: 623 987 3994 Passcode: films

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