Great Neck Library Hours by Appointment
Hours for all four Great Neck Library locations are Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. The Main Library and Parkville Branch ONLY are open Sundays from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. All services are by appointment only. Curbside Pickup has the same hours. All returned items are quarantined for 4 days, then checked in without overdue charges. For the safety of everyone, all patrons two years of age and older must wear face masks in the buildings. Please check the Library website at greatnecklibrary.org or call 466-8055 for any updates.
LI CARES FOOD DRIVE (ONGOING)
The Main Library, Parkville and Station Branches are currently accepting donations for LI Cares, The Harry Chapin Food Bank. The collection boxes are accessible at the front entrances of each location during regular Library hours. Please donate products that are in boxes, cans, or plastic bottles, and do not require refrigeration. Please, no glass jars. For more information, visit www.licares.org.
Great Neck Library Highlights March 27 to April 2
Online Programs are held live on Zoom unless specified. Open to all. No Zoom account required. You may join Zoom events by going to join.zoom.us, and enter the program’s Meeting ID and Password. You can also dial in at 1 (646) 558-8656 or find your local number at zoom.us/zoomconference. 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 the event.
Saturday, March 27
10:00 a.m.
Digital Scavenger Hunt: Gratitude Theme
Ages 5 & up
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather Large amount of Gratitude.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
For the month of March, look inside and outside of your home for the items on this Gratitude Scavenger Hunt: https://forms.gle/6Xgb6Gwm88bEhkjp6
When prizes** are available, the Children’s Department will email you at the address you provided. **Limit one prize per child. Prizes will be distributed at the end of the month via curbside pickup. childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Anime Night
Teens in grades 7+
Join us for a bunch of anime crafts and games.
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Jeopardy!
Teens in grades 7+
Show off your knowledge in all kinds of subjects — but remember to answer in the form of a question.
bweil@greatnecklibrary.org
9:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Jackbox Late Edition
Teens in grades 7+
Play fun party games.
Monday, March 29
10:00 a.m.
Color Your Own Emoji Bag
These sturdy bags are ideal for carrying library books, lunches, school supplies, or anything else that you’d like. Take one home and make it your own.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Spring Drawing Challenge
Teens in grades 7+
Draw along to creative prompts.
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Dance it Out!
Cashel Campbell, M.S. Dance/Movement Psychotherapy will lead children in fun and empowering movement activities. No dance experience needed.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
Tuesday, March 30
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Yoga Flow facilitated by Carolyn Carpentiere
Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind.
Meeting ID: 849 1390 1791 Password: 781668
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Take a Virtual Vacation in Your Own Home
Join us on a virtual vacation to Disney World. Experience a guided tour, and then learn how you can explore on your own using Google Earth and YouTube.
Meeting ID: 976 3569 2454 Passcode: 183971
STEMLab@GreatNeckLibrary.org
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
“And That’s the Way It Is”: A Look Back at 70 Years of TV News
This presentation will look at the sweeping changes and examine the impact–both good and bad–of television journalism over the last six decades.
Meeting ID: 882 3045 9620 Passcode: 038208
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Spring into Stories
Ages 2 – 5
Watch live or later on as we share stories, songs, movement and rhymes for your preschooler.
children@greatnecklibrary.org
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Papa’s Quiz
Teens in grades 7+
A party game for 1-8 players. Use phones or tablets as controllers and compete in multiple question types, where the smartest and fastest player will be the last standing victor.
mmeehan@greatnecklibrary.org
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Stories Under the Stars
Get cozy, grab a stuffed friend, and join Ms. Michelle for this special pajama storytime. childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
Wednesday, March 31
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
STEAM Storycraft with Judy S.
Pre-K – 2nd Grade
Enjoy science-based stories with Judy S. and then create a related craft.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Craft for a Cause: Decorative Banner
Make a simple and colorful banner to display in your home with a cheerful message to celebrate a birthday or holiday, or to say “Thank You” to essential workers in your neighborhood. Supplies: paper, drawing utensils, scissors, glue or tape, and twine or curling ribbon. Earn community service credit. cgreenblatt@greatnecklibrary.org
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Women’s History Month Trivia
Join librarians Justin and Kat for a trivia centered on women of history. We will use Kahoot to conduct trivia, so you will need a device in order to access the website.
Meeting ID: 966 1175 9054 Passcode: 693869
Thursday, April 1
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Toddler Tunes and Tales
Ages 18 months – 3 years
Join Miss Melissa for this story time with books, fingerplays, and songs.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Golden Age of New York Baseball
We had the New York Yankees, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants. And then came the New York Mets. Let us go back and look at this great baseball era and allow your memories to be heard.
Meeting ID: 821 2616 8569 Passcode: 706462
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Budget Hearing & Adoption via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89041840867?pwd=RFlLVUFhd295N1JRdHBZWGZiWWVzZz09
Meeting ID: 890 4184 0867 Passcode: 485577 Dial In -1 (646) 558-8656
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Flow facilitated by Sharon Epstein
Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind.
Meeting ID: 848 1488 0463 Password: 462824
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Long Island Reads: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Meeting ID: 918 1901 2975 Passcode: vanish
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Netflix Club
Teens in grades 7+
Watch shows on Netflix and chat about it afterwards, similar to a book club. You pick the shows. No Netflix? We can help.
jrobinson@greatnecklibrary.org
Friday, April 2
10:00 a.m.
Carrot Magnet
Take and make this cool carrot magnet.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday Film Discussion
The Bounty (1984) PG, 2 hr. 12 min., Adventure, Drama, History Watch The Bounty at your leisure. Join in a Zoom discussion of the film. Streaming for free with your Great Neck Library card on Hoopla, and with subscription on Prime. Meeting ID: 623 987 3994 Passcode: films
cdipietro@greatnecklibrary.org
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Socrates Salon with Conversation Host Ron Gross
Sharing Our Spiritual Lives
To Join this online conversation email Ron Gross at grossassoc@aol.com
Share your life experiences, knowledge, and wisdom about topics that matter.
