What’s happening at the Great Neck Library – Aug. 24 edition

The Island Now
The Lakeville Literary Club will discuss Hot Milk by Deborah Levy.

Parkville’s Family Film Festival

Enjoy an animated film about a couple of fourth-grade kids who love dreaming up funny pranks on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park.

Great Decisions Encore facilitated by Librarian Christy Orquera at Main

This Great Decisions encore discussion about Turkey: A Partner in Crisis, facilitated by Librarian Christy Orquera, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. and again at
7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue. Call (516) 466-8055, ext. 218, 219 or 254 for further information.

Wednesday Matinee Film at Main

The next Wednesday Matinee, the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target, will be shown on Wednesday, August 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue.

Chess at Main

Enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, in the small multipurpose room, any time from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome.

Scrabble at Station

Enjoy a game of Scrabble with new friends at all skill levels on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), above Best Market, Gardens at Great Neck Plaza.

Lakeville Literary Club

Join a discussion of “Hot Milk” by Deborah Levy on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Branch, 475 Great Neck Road. Register by phone at (516) 466-8055, ext. 232.

Summer Community Service for Teens

Volunteer this summer and make a difference for a local community organization on Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Study Room 120. Earn community service by participating in a craft or writing project. No registration needed. By participating, you will be able to complete an activity for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Contact Courtney Greenblatt, (516) 466-8055 ext. 302.

Parkville Book Club

The Parkville Book Club will discuss “Magpie Murders” by Anthony Horowitz on Thursday, August 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. Register by phone at (516) 466-8055, ext. 273.

Encore Film at Station

The next encore film, the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target, will be shown on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road above Best Market, Gardens at Great Neck Plaza.

Great Neck Library Closing/Cancellation Information Online

Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www.cancellations.com for Library weather related closings/program cancellations.
In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information. Library District residents who are connected online can be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.

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