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.
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.
PET FOOD DRIVE (Through April 30)
Long Island Cares Baxter’s Pet Pantry
The Great Neck Library Main Building, Parkville Branch and Lakeville Branch is accepting Pet Food and Supply donations for Long Island Cares Baxter’s Pet Pantry until April 30. Join Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti in supporting Long Island Cares and Baxter’s Pet Pantry by donating much needed food and supplies. Since 2009, Long Island Cares, Inc. has provided free pet food and supplies to individuals and families in need, in an effort to help them maintain their pets at home as opposed to placing them in shelters. Most Needed Items: 5+ pound bags of pet food, canned pet food, pet treats, cat litter, NEW pet toys. For the health and safety of our furry friends, all pet food must be new and unopened, and in its original packaging. All toys MUST be new and have tags on them. Please wear a mask when you drop off your donations, and thank you for your help.
Drop-off locations during Library hours: Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck 11023; Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park 11040; Lakeville Branch, 475 Great Neck Road, Great Neck 11021.
Saturday, April 10
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Poetry Night with Jaylene Clark Owens
Teens in grades 7+
Join us for a poetry workshop hosted by award-winning poet and actress, Jaylene Clark Owens.
jrobinson@greatnecklibrary.org
Monday, April 12
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Miss Kat is excited to bring her favorite songs, stories, and fingerplays to your home in real time. Meeting ID: 979 4532 4073 Passcode: story
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cherry Blossom Drawing
Teens in grades 7+
Draw along to creative prompts.
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Community Service: Storywalk Art
Teens in grades 7+
Make a storywalk for our children’s department. You create and submit the art to help tell the story. Community service available.
jlagasse@greatnecklibrary.org
Tuesday, April 13
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.
Mac Help Center
Adults, Parents, and Seniors
Discuss all things Mac. Feel free to come with specific questions, or we can find a topic to learn more about. iPad and iPhone questions are also welcome.
Meeting ID: 931 8352 4577 Passcode: MacHelp
STEMLab@GreatNeckLibrary.org
2:00 PM – 3:30 p.m.
Author Event: The Dairy Restaurant with Ben Katchor
In The Dairy Restaurant, Ben Katchor illuminates, in words and inimitable drawings, the unique historical events and ideas that led to the growth of the dairy restaurant that used to thrive New York City. He describes the first vegetarian practice, the development of inns offering food to travelers, the invention of the restaurant, the rise of various food fads, and the intersection between culinary practice and radical politics. Meeting ID: 817 5564 9622 Passcode: 766926
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. childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
7:00 PM – 7:45 p.m.
West Egg Book Club: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Join Librarian Justin for the discussion. The book is available through Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12849526
ID: 968 0721 3418 Password: 268344
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 April 14
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Sticks in the Stacks
Join Mina and Jamie for social stitching time on Wednesdays. Learn the basics of knitting and crocheting and help us crochet and knit for a cause.
Meeting ID: 989 9496 9220 Passcode: sticks
Thursday, April 15
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Toddler Tunes and Tales
Ages 18 Months – 3 Years
Join Miss Melissa for this storytime with books, fingerplays, and songs.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
4:00 PM – 4:30 p.m.
2-5: Stories Come Alive
Ages 2 – 5
Join Judy A. and look at pictures and listen to stories from her favorite picture books. There will be puppets to entertain us, songs to sing, and little surprises to add to the fun. childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Community Service: Storywalk Art
Teens in grades 7+
Make a storywalk for the children’s department. You create and submit the art to help tell the story. Community service available.
jlagasse@greatnecklibrary.org
Meeting ID: 848 1488 0463 Password: 462824
Friday, April 16
11:00 AM – 12:00 p.m.
Bilingual Storytime
Join us for songs, stories, and activities in both English and Spanish.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Bingo Drawing
Teens in grades 7+
Play along for a chance to win fun prizes. Pick up a bingo playing piece each week at the library, and participate from home.
jrobinson@greatnecklibrary.org
