Happening at the Great Neck Library

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YA author Heather Demetrios will present a writing workshop online as a special Great Neck Library Imagine Your Story event. (Photo courtesy of the Great Neck Library)

Parents Panel Monday, July 20, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

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.  Email questions and recommendations to childrens@greatnecklibrary.org.
Zoom Meeting ID: 836 4772 0003 Password: parent

Orson Wells and the Battle of Citizen Kane – Part 1 (Part 2: July 28) presented by Richard Knox Tuesday, July 21, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

View the PBS documentary “The Battle Over Citizen Kane,” and reexamine the1941 film classic “Citizen Kane,” written, produced, directed, and starring a 26-year-old Orson Welles.
Zoom Meeting ID: 832 4513 2146 Password: 047269

Senior Financial Fraud and Abuse with Manda Kristal Thursday, July 23 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Learn about financial exploitation and abuse: how it occurs and ways to protect yourself.

Time for Q&A after the presentation. Manda Kristal joined Family and Children’s Association in 2017 as the Program Coordinator of the Senior Financial Exploitation and Abuse Program.
Zoom Meeting ID: 883 7588 8926 Password: 293431

Author Visit and Writing Workshop with Heather Demetrios co-hosted with Syosset Public Library and Plainview Old Bethpage Public Library Thursday, July 23 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Imagine Your Story: Summer Reading Theme for 2020
Teens, Imagine Your Story with YA author Heather Demetrios. Heather’s books include Bad Romance, I’ll Meet You There, Something Real, Little Universes, and The Dark
Caravan Cycle series.
Meeting ID: 943 9287 0571 Password: 352832

Yoga Flow

Tuesdays with Carolyn from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Online Series for all skill levels
Have a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.
Zoom Meeting ID: 849 1390 1791 Password: 781668
Thursdays with Sharon from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 848 1488 0463 Password: 462824

Board Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 22, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting link:
https://gnlskype.my.webex.com/gnlskype.my/j.php?MTID=mf5d8fd4588b3da79b92575d1aa64eb8c
Meeting number: 163 670 3829            Password: fG2J432Fymv (34254323 from phones)
Join by phone +1-650-215-5226 United States Toll

More Library Online July 18 to 24

Go to the events listings on the Library’s website at greatnecklibrary.org. For events that require registration, any further meeting info will be released on the date of the event for registered users. Check your email before joining the event.

Saturday, July 18

12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Levels Pride Theatre Weekend: Karaoke & Play Readings
Sing songs and read scenes from a catalogue of plays and musicals that were performed at Levels from the last 30 years.
jrobinson@greatnecklibrary.org

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Levels Comic Con
Celebrate all things pop culture with Craft Wars: Kawaii Mini Top Hats. Costumes strongly encouraged for costume contest.
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org

Monday, July 20
9:00 AM – 9:00 p.m.
Little Red Riding Hood Digital Escape Room
Test your critical thinking skills with this digital escape room inspired by Little Red Riding Hood. https://forms.gle/DS8RKudfSjjKEqAa7

Tech Week July 20 – 24 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

All Ages, best for 8+
Daily check-in @ 10 AM
Challenges will focus on different kinds of technology. Take the rest of the day to work on the challenge at your own pace, then send it in when you’re done, in time for the next day’s check-in meeting. Email: STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org.
Zoom Meeting ID: 952 7609 1679 Password: TechWeek

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck
Join Reference Librarian Irina. Zoom info to be announced.  Read the book on Hoopla as an ebook:  https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12457828 or audiobook https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11805795

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Collage Making
Use magazines and newspapers to cut and paste cool collages.
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org

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

Tuesday, July 21

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Fairy Tale Read Aloud
LIVE on the Great Neck Library’s Facebook page. Sessions will be recorded and made available.  childrens@greatnecklibrary.org

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Jr. Levels Drawful
For 5th and 6th grade only. A second device, such as phone, tablet or computer, is needed for this event.  mmeehan@greatnecklibrary.org

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Levels Filmfest Boot Camp
Get advice on making your video for the Levels 2020 FilmFest.
By virtual appointment only. Contact Mike Meehan at mmeehan@greatnecklibrary.org

Wednesday, July 22

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Graphic Book Club: Y: The Last Man
Join Librarian Justin. The book may be checked out using Hoopla.
Zoom ID: 940 2943 5421 Password: 907978

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

Friday, July 24

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Virtual Pet Meetup
Show off your fuzzy friends. Stop by to say hi and get an eyeful of adorableness.
jlagasse@greatnecklibrary.org

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