Happening at the Great Neck Library

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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. Some events have links you can click on in the Library’s event listings at greatnecklibrary.org. 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. Outdoor and indoor in-person events have now been added. Some programs are hybrid, where you have a choice of attending in-person or via Zoom. Please always check with the Library before coming to a program. Phone: (516) 466-8055.

Saturday, September 18

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Improv Live!
Teens in Grades 7+
Play fun and crazy theatre games.

Monday, September 20

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Basic Microsoft Word (In Person or Virtual)
Adults
STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Baby Ballet on the Lawn
This magical introduction to ballet starts with reading our favorite dance-based books. Then through fun-filled, ballet-based exercises and music your child will have a wonderful ballet experience.
Registration begins Monday, 8/23.
LOCATION: Parkville Branch Outside Garden

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Chair Yoga and Fitness Online
Half of the class we are seated in the chair and half is standing using the support of the chair. We will work balance, range of motion and strength with an emphasis of finding proper alignment to keep out of pain and injury.
We start each class with breath work and end in a short relaxing meditation.
Meeting ID: 893 3351 8627 Passcode: 179753
ejohnson@greatnecklibrary.org

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Cubism – Art Lecture with Mary Vahey
The origins and influences of the Cubism movement. Q&A
Meeting ID: 980 9369 9324 Passcode: 611016

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Teen Yoga: Stretch, Strengthen and De-Stress Online with Beth Bierko
Using mindfulness, yoga and breathing techniques, you can feel healthier and happier, gaining tools you can use to succeed in the classroom, in sports and other activities and in friendships.
Great Neck Library and Syosset Public Library Young Adult Services are partnering on these special back-to-school Teen Yoga classes.
cgreenblatt@greatnecklibrary.org

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Swordtember
Teens in grades 7+
Join us in this fun, creative drawing session as we follow Dungeons and Dragons themed prompts.
levels@greatnecklibrary.org

Tuesday, September 21

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Yoga Flow Online 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: 940 6593 0214 Passcode: 133212

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Bilingual Storytime
Ages 2-10 years and caregiver
Join our teacher Daniella for a fun and musical English and Spanish storytime. Celebrate Spanish Heritage month with us and enjoy special presentations.
LOCATION: Parkville Branch Outside Garden

Wednesday, September 22

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Sticks in the Stacks Online
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
CONTACT: Lakeville Branch

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Jazz and Sketch Night
Teens in grades 7+
A fun opportunity to listen to jazz, pick a “jazzy” piece of your own, and sketch ideas/scenes to it (using colored pencils.) levels@greatnecklibrary.org

Thursday, September 23

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Flow Online 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: 956 9380 0407 Passcode: 998134

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Jewelry Making
Teens in grades 7+
levels@greatnecklibrary.org

Friday, September 24

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday Film Discussion
The African Queen 1951, PG, 1 hr., 45 min.
In WWI Africa, a gin-swilling riverboat captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship.
Streaming free with your Great Neck Library card on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Meeting ID: 945 7942 7808 Passcode: films
cdipietro@greatnecklibrary.org

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Jeopardy Live!
Teens in grades 7+
Play America’s favorite game show — just remember to answer in the form of a question.
levels@greatnecklibrary.org

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