April/May/June 2018 • Volume 36 Number 2 • www.greatnecklibrary.org • 516-466-8055

SUNDAY PERFORMANCES

Shindig! The Memories and Gemini Journey APRIL 8 at 2:00 pm Music of Leonard arranged by the Music Shindig! is a 1960s/1970s Bernstein Advisory Committee era cover band performing with Caryn Hartglass, MAY 20 at 2:00 pm music of The Beatles, The Helene Williams and Violinist Diane Block and Rolling Stones, The Who, Leonard Lehrman cellist Terry Batts will perform Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cream, Neil Young American Standards and and more. Lead vocalist Tony Traguardo is a APRIL 29 at 2:00 pm Join us in honoring the Centennial of Leonard Klezmer music. They began Librarian, Music Archivist, Researcher, Lecturer, their collaboration in the 80s while studying at and Producer/Writer for multimedia presentations. Bernstein, an American composer, conductor, pianist, educator, and humanitarian. Co-sponsored the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. by The Prof. Edgar H. Lehrman Memorial Fdtn. Manhattan for Ethics, Religion, Science & the Arts, Inc. This concert was made possible with funds from Ted Rosenthal Trio School of Music the Decentralization Program, a regrant program arranged by the Music arranged by the Music of the New York State Council on the Arts with Advisory Committee Advisory Committee the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and JUNE 3 at 2:30 pm APRIL 15 at 2:00 pm the New York State Legislature, Please make note of start Join the talented graduate students from Manhat - administered by The Huntington time! Enjoy jazz standards, tan School of Music for an afternoon of arias and Arts Council, Inc. interpretations of The Great American Songbook, art songs from some of your favorite operas! jazz interpretations of classical themes, Gershwin, The Wolf-Cats and Ted Rosenthal’s original compositions. Stick-Tet MAY 6 at 2:00 pm APRIL 22 at 2:00 pm The Wolf-Cats are an Broadway This trio includes Steve Adelson acoustically-oriented Showstoppers string band focusing on on the Chapman Stick, Bryan JUNE 10 at 2:00 pm Carrott on the vibraphone eclectic and traditional styles of music including swing, gypsy, bluegrass, Broadway Showstoppers and Nydia "Liberty" on Mata is a professional musical revue featuring highlight percussion. Enjoy a mix of jazz, blues and occasionally other styles that fit the band’s mood and taste. The repertoire also moments from the most popular shows ever Latin, pop and original compositions, plus a produced on the Great White Way. Sung by a cast tutorial on these unique instruments. features original music written by band leader Bob Bernstein (Wolf-Man Bob), who started the of incredibly talented theatrical artists, with live project together with his son Aaron in 2011. accompaniment.

Held in the Main Library, Community Room. Registration suggested online, in person, or by calling ext. 208 beginning March 26. Great Neck School District residents have priority for seating - please arrive 15 minutes early for preferred seating.

AUTHOR TALKS

Richard Ehrlich: Carolyn Raphael: Ira A. Poliakoff: Jim Ryan: Simple Happiness: A Little Consideration Grandma Poems - Synagogues of Long Island 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 Not Too Sweet WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 MONDAY, JUNE 4 at 7:00 pm THURSDAY, APRIL 26 at 7:00 pm at 7:00 pm Over the past twenty at 2:00 pm Long Island has one Motivational speaker years, Richard Ehrlich After retiring from of the most vibrant Jim Ryan will talk has kept track of life’s teaching college Jewish communities about eight charac - smallest moments, English, Carolyn in the nation. After teristics of happy following Ralph Raphael began to WWII, hundreds people. Jim is an Waldo Emerson’s publish poetry that of thousands of Jewish accomplished philosophy that the mirrored her interests soldiers returned guitarist and singer, meaning of life can in music, art, aging, from war looking for and his musical be found by giving and family. Her fourth a life in the suburbs and synagogues interludes serve “A Little Consideration” to the things book of poetry, Grandma Poems, to join. Author Ira Poliakoff catalogues to solidify the concepts presented. that take place around us every day. explores the pleasures and problems the history of synagogues and He has appeared on numerous Borrowing that phrase for his title, of being a grandmother in today’s congregations that have shaped radio and TV shows, including an Ehrlich has compiled personal essays world. She is the poetry coordinator Long Island, past and present. interview with “The God Squad.” that reveal the constants of his daily for the village of Great Neck Plaza. routine. Registration not required.

Held in the Main Library, Community Room. Registration suggested online, in person, or by calling ext. 208 beginning March 26 , except where noted. Books available for purchase and signing at each author talk.

Please contact the Library when there is inclement weather before coming to a program. BOARD GAME CLUBS Give back to your Clubs meet every Wednesday. All skill levels welcome. community! Chess at the Main Library The Great Neck Library is seeking prospective candidates for the Board of Trustees from 12:30 to 4:30 pm in the Small Multipurpose Room and Nominating Committee.

Scrabble at the Station Branch The Library’s election this year from 1:00 to 4:00 pm will be on MONDAY, OCTOBER 29.

There will be seven seats expiring in January 2019 – four on the Board of Trustees (Robert Schaufeld, Joel Marcus, as well as the remaining term for the seat currently held by Josie Pizer Bring Old Memories Back to Life! (2021) and the remaining term for the recently vacated seat held by Francine Ferrante Krupski (2020) Re-examine the world locked away in vintage microfiche and and three on the Nominating Committee (Donald Panetta film negatives through our new microfilm viewer and scanner. and Howard Esterces, as well as the remaining term Check out the library's own historical copies of the Great for the seat currently vacated by Sam Gottlieb (2021). Neck News, Great Neck Record, historical copies of telephone books and so much more. Interested members should send a letter and résumé by FRIDAY, JUNE 1 to: These preserved films and microfiche are great for research, genealogy records or just remembering older days. Easily print a copy of your findings or download The Chair of the a scanned version to a USB drive and take it with you. Call the Reference Desk Nominating Committee, at ext. 218 to schedule an appointment. c/o The Director’s Office Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue Great Neck, NY 11023 We are now a U.S. Flag Drop Box location!

The U.S. Flag Retirement Box was donated by Daren Chan of Boy Any nominee for a position on the Board of Trustees or the Nominating Scout Troop 10 of Great Neck, sponsored by American Legion Post Committee must be a member of the Great Neck Library Association or a registered voter with the Nassau County Board of Elections 160. The box is located next to our book drop outside the Main Library. by the Record Date of October 1, 2018. Thank you Daren, Boy Scouts of America, and American Legion!

IN THE GALLERY

Held in the Main Library, Lower Lobby Art Gallery .

GALLERY WALLS DISPLAY CASES On the Easel and Dreamscapes Sun Discs Through the Lens and Journeys presented by Joan Brill-Pavlovic presented by the Manhasset presented by Ginger now through APRIL 25 Art Association Balizer-Hendler These natural clay discs are inlaid with semi - now through APRIL 17 JUNE 26 to JULY 30 precious stones, including turquoise, tiger eye, Ganesh and the Lotus onyx, mother of pearl, garnet and more. There are This juried show of paintings and Flower , mixed media, Ginger Balizer-Hendler is a Long 36 x 36 in. a number of influences in these creations, includ - Barbara Silbert, photography represents the varied Island-based artist, whose vibrant ing Southwest Native American and Mesoameri - Rockin on the Porch talents and media used by the primitive work is based on her love for storytelling. can. Manhasset Art Association. She is continuing work on her Dreamscape paintings and is one of fourteen artists who belong to The Critique Group of Long Island. Collected Salt & Pepper Shakers presented by Librarian Barbara Buckley Jose Seligson MAY 1 to 31 APRIL 23 to MAY 25 You may know of our wonderful Reference Librarian Acrylic ink and mixed media ALSO IN DISPLAY CASES Barbara Buckley from the Station Branch’s artist Jose Seligson will be English Language Conversation Group, but did featuring his most recent Ocean Engagement you know she’s also an avid collector of eclectic vivid and abstract acrylic ink pieces at the Library. presented by salt and pepper shakers? Come see her collection Lauren Skelly Bailey on display at the Library! JUNE 26 to JULY 23 Great Neck North This clay series focuses on the History of Great Sea Plum I, metamorphosis of healthy corals stoneware, porcelain, Neck North and South Selected oxides, glaze, gold, to bleached corals due to the Works 6 x 5.5 x 5.5 in. effects of global warming. This is and South High presented by Great Neck a grant-funded exhibit thanks to the New York State Council for Arts and the Huntington Arts Schools & Levels North and South High Council , including two workshops presented by the Great Schools Art Students Cindy Chan, offered by the artist. (see page 4 Neck North and South High Schools, Great Neck North JUNE 1 to 21 to find out how to participate.) and the Levels program JUNE 1 to 21 in the Local History Room

2 Held in the Main Library, Community Room. Register online, in person, or call ext. 208 beginning March 26. Adults Registration not required but suggested for notifications to schedule changes. PRESENTATIONS

Edna St. Vincent Millay Depression Era Glass Is our Technological World presented by Shirley Romaine presented by Rosemary Trietsch Putting our Health at Risk? FRIDAY, APRIL 13 at 2:00 pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 at 7:00 pm presented by Patricia Wood, Celebrate National Poetry Month! Edna During the Depression, Grassroots Environmental Education St. Vincent Millay was the first woman to glass companies gave WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 at 7:00 pm win the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1923 their products away Learn what researchers in the and was a Jazz Age rock star - but there as premiums when people made other purchases. medical and environmental was a dark side... Shirley Romaine has Participants are invited to bring one Depression health communities are finding performed both on and off Broadway, Era glass item for identification as time allows. out about our round-the-clock on daytime and primetime TV, and in original Rosemary Trietsch is a show dealer, proprietor exposures to all things tech, programs including Artscene on Long Island for of The Glass Cupboard, and owner of Just Glass. including our wireless devices and nighttime Cablevision. She currently serves as Vice President and Show LED lighting. Patricia Wood is the Founder and Chair of the Big Apple Depression Glass Club, Executive Director of Grassroots Environmental and is a regular columnist for Antique Week and Education, a not-for-profit that relies on science The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles. to advocate for clean air, clean water, a safe food The Observational Comedy supply, and stricter regulation of chemical toxins. of Jerry Seinfeld Leonardo da Vinci presented by Dr. Ira Epstein by Walter Isaacson TUESDAY, APRIL 17 at 2:00 pm art lecture/slide presentation Jerry Seinfeld is one of the by Thomas Germano Georgia O’Keeffe most successful and influential art lecture/slide presentation comedians of his generation. MONDAY, MAY 7 at 7:00 pm by Thomas Germano This lecture will trace his devel - Professor Thomas Germano will TUESDAY, JUNE 5 at 2:00 pm opment, analyze his comedic present a visual lecture on Leonardo Pioneering American modernist style, and include audio-visual da Vinci, contextualizing the 2017 Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986) clips. Ira Epstein, Ph.D. served as professor and New York Times bestselling book by conveyed a distinct sense of place chairperson of the Communication Skills Depart - Walter Isaacson. The program will with innovative depictions of her ment at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY also highlight the 'Salvator Mundi' surroundings, from stark New and directed the college’s Technology Learning painting, which recently sold for Mexican landscapes to New York Center. $450.3 million. Thomas Germano is an artist and cityscapes. Yet flowers and plants were subjects art professor at Farmingdale State College, SUNY. that engaged O’Keeffe throughout her career. This lecture focuses on her career and the current Views from the Bench exhibition at the New York Botanical Gardens. Bag It! - Documentary Film presented by Judge Joseph F. Bianco Thomas Germano is an artist and art professor at Farmingdale State College, SUNY. About Plastic and the Planet MONDAY, MAY 14 at 7:00 pm presented by All Our Energy Learn about the selection process WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 at 7:00 pm for federal judges, cases and issues What starts as a film about litigated in the federal court on Bob Hope & Jack Benny: plastic bags evolves into a Long Island, and the challenges fac - wholesale investigation into ing our criminal justice system. It’s All in the Timing plastic's effects on our oceans, Judge Joseph F. Bianco was ap - presented by Sal St. George environment, and bodies. pointed as a United States District TUESDAY, JUNE 12 at 2:00 pm We see how our crazy-for-plastic world has finally Judge in the Eastern District of New York in 2006. Jack Benny and Bob Hope caught up to us...and what we can do about it. He is currently an adjunct professor at St. John's were acknowledged masters of Q&A will follow with representatives from All Our University School of Law, Hofstra University comedic timing, yet their styles Energy, a not-for-profit that advocates, educates, School of Law, and Touro Law Center. were polar opposites of one involves and empowers the public to support another. Relive their lives and renewable energy and act on environmental issues. their humor in this entertaining examination of Tony Bennett two of America’s most beloved comedy icons. presented by Jack Schnur Sal St. George is an adjunct professor and pop TUESDAY, MAY 15 at 2:00 pm culture historian. Jack Schnur will give a multimedia The Art of Cuba presentation about the life and with Ines Powell career of Tony Bennett, with stories TUESDAY, APRIL 24 at 2:00 pm and rare clips of performances and Cuban art is a rich mixture interviews. Jack was a videotape Wines of Italy of influences that reflect the editor for CBS for thirty years. with Elena Florenzano diverse demographics of the WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 at 7:00 pm island. In the early 20 th century, Join us for a discussion of the Cuban artists began to create Hollywood in the White House most popular Italian wines their own vanguardism move - presented by Max Alvarez and see slides of the different Amelia Pelaez ments under the influence of regions and wineries where (1896-1968), TUESDAY, MAY 22 at 2:00 pm Tray with Fruit, 1941; European modernist styles. these wines are produced. oil on canvas in original Journey through eighty-four frame, 28 x 35 in. Ines Powell is an art historian years of Hollywood films and Although the program does not include wine and educator, and has been associated with the TV shows about US presidents tasting, participants will learn how to order wines Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1982. featuring discussions of such in a restaurant, read the wine label, and pair wines political favorites as House of with different foods. Cards, VEEP, The American President, and Seven Days in May. Max Alvarez is a film historian, and has done programming and curatorial work at the Please contact the Library when there is in - Museum of the Moving Image and the National clement weather before coming to a program. Museum of Women in the Arts . 3 CONVERSATIONS CREATIVITY

Project Independence Adult Coloring Performance Poets Discussion Groups weekly MONDAYS* from Association Readings weekly THURSDAYS at 11:30 am (Social) 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the coordinated and facilitated and FRIDAYS* at 10:30 am (Men’s) Parkville Branch by George Pafitis in the Parkville Branch Join us for laid-back after - SATURDAYS from 1:00 to Project Independence provides services noons of coloring. Pencils and 3:00 pm: APRIL 7, MAY 5, and and opportunties for seniors that enable coloring pages will be supplied. JUNE 2 in the Station Branch them to live independently while maintaining socially No registration required. Participate in reading active and healthy lives. No registration required. *There is no class May 28. your own work and/or listen and support others. *The groups will not meet April 12 & 13. Performance Poets Association is a non-profit organization that brings original poetry and related arts Socrates Salon Sticks in the Stacks to the public. No registration required. with Ron Gross weekly WEDNESDAYS at 3:30 pm FRIDAYS at 3:00 pm: APRIL 6, MAY 4, in the Lakeville Branch Writing Workshop and JUNE 1 in the Main Library, Come and learn the basics, with Lynda Aron Large Multipurpose Room perhaps just brush up on what you already know, FRIDAYS from 1:00 to 3:00 pm: Come share your life experiences, knowledge, APRIL 20, MAY 18, and JUNE 15 and wisdom about topics that matter, as we and help us crochet and knit move from small talk to Big Talk. Topics for a cause! All skill levels in the Main Library, Large announced in advance on flip chart at the welcome. Supplies will be provided, or bring Multipurpose Room Information Desk. No registration required. your own from home. Please call to register Access your authentic voice at ext. 232. and explore the power of To receive further information about this session and ensuing imagination, self-expression ones, please send an e-mail to Ron at [email protected]. and storytelling. New writers, professionals and everyone in between are welcome. Great Decisions Knitting & Crocheting Circle Sharing is encouraged but facilitated by Librarian Christy Orquera weekly THURSDAYS at 6:30 pm not required. Register online TUESDAYS, APRIL 10 & MAY 8 at 6:30 pm in or by phone at ext. 208 beginning March in the Parkville Branch 26 - come to one or all! the Main Library, Large Multipurpose Room Love knitting and/or Great Decisions , America's largest discus - crocheting? Help, advice, sion program on world affairs, continues at and chitchat will be SPECIAL PROGRAM the Library! The program model involves facilitated. No registration reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the required. DVD and meeting in a group to discuss the most critical Ceramics Workshop global issues facing America today. Registration required. facilitated by artist Lauren Bailey $10 fee for all 2018 sessions and Briefing Book Please call TUESDAY, JUNE 26 and ext. 254 for more information . Please note: the group will Found Poetry THURSDAY, JUNE 28 from not meet in June. from Old Books 12:00 to 2:00 pm in the Main Library, Levels Teen Center with Librarian Christy Orquera There will be two separate New Beginnings: Singles 50 Plus TUESDAY, APRIL 3 at 7:00 pm projects on each day for facilitated by Marla Matthews in the Main Library, Large these clay workshops - SATURDAYS, APRIL 21 & JUNE 16 at 4:00 pm come to one or both! Multipurpose Room Everything created will be in the Main Library, Community Room (Rescheduled from March!) on display in the cases at the Marla Matthews, social worker and TV We’re upcycling discarded Library’s Lower Level Art Sea Plum I, talk show host of The Relationship Journey, books to create something stoneware, porcelain, Gallery during August 2018. facilitates this growing discussion, social and one-of-a-kind by choosing oxides, glaze, gold, See page 2 for more info! support group meetup. If you are divorced, words or phrases from any 6 x 5.5 x 5.5 in. The exhibit and workshops widowed, single, or an empty nester age 50 page of any book and reframing are funded thanks to the New York State plus who would like a new beginning, come and be inspired it into a literary collage. Council for the Arts and the Huntington to make new friends, network and learn new skills towards Materials provided; no registration Arts Council. reinventing yourself. No registration required. required. For ages 16 and up! Materials will be provided. Registration required; go online or call ext. Current Issues in the News 208 beginning March 26. with Rhoda Plotkin MONDAYS at 2:00 pm: APRIL 30, MAY 21, and JUNE 18 in the Station Branch For more than a decade, Rhoda Plotkin has led “Current Issues in the News” discussions at Independent Living ENGLISH CLASSES programs on Long Island and Manhattan, regarding domestic and international issues facing America. She was Executive Director of the National Committe e Main Library Lakeville Branch Station Branch on American Foreign Policy, and co-produced a monthly facilitated by with Librarian with Librarian radio series. Register online or by phone at ext. 208 beginning March 26. Lisa Greenwald Jennifer Ransom Barbara Buckley weekly FRIDAYS weekly THURSDAYS weekly TUESDAYS from APRIL 20 at 6:30 pm from 12:30 to 3:00 pm to JUNE 8 from Please call Refresh - 1:00 to 3:00 pm to register ments at ext. 232 will be in the Small starting served. Please contact the Library when there is Multipurpose Room March 22. No registration required. inclement weather before coming to a program. No registration required. 4 WELLNESS

Registration suggested online, in person, or call ext. 208 beginning March 26, unless specified.

Blood Pressure Screenings Allies in Wellness What is Mental Illness? courtesy of St. Francis Hospital presented by Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh How Families and Others THURSDAYS from 12:00 to 2:00 pm: TUESDAYS at 7:00 pm: Can Make a Difference in the APRIL 5, MAY 3, and JUNE 7 APRIL 17 & MAY 15 in the Main Success of Someone Struggling in the Station Branch Library, Large Multipurpose Room, presented by Ellen Ritz & Carol Ann Viccora, Have your blood pressure and JUNE 19 in the Main Library, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) checked by a clinical nurse Community Room from St. Francis Hospital, TUESDAY, MAY 1 at 7:00 pm in the This new study group focuses on a Main Library, Community Room free of charge. No registration 360° perspective on Wellness. Ellen Ritz (RN), president of NAMI Queens/ required. Discussions will focus on four Nassau and Carol Ann Viccora, NAMI Board elements of wellness: physical, member will discuss experiences and information emotional, mental and spiritual. to help us understand what a mental health Registration strongly suggested by calling exts. disorder is. Q &A will follow after the presentation. Aging & the Biology of Belief - 218/219 or go online beginning April 2. Longevity: Secrets of Centenarians Mindfulness-Based presented by Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh Tai Chi Stress Reduction THURSDAYS at 12:00 pm: with Joseph Panco presented by Dr. Joseph Diamond, APRIL 12, MAY 10, and JUNE 14 in the SATURDAYS* at 10:30 am: Northwell Health Main Library, Large Multipurpose Room APRIL 14 to JUNE 16 in the THURSDAY, MAY 3 at 2:00 pm in Please join us as we learn Main Library, Community Room the Main Library, Community Room about anti-aging secrets Joseph Panco has won Dr. Joseph Diamond is the Director and the art of staying young numerous awards at the of Nuclear Cardiology at the Long while growing old. Registra - US Open Martial Arts Island Jewish Medical Center , and tion strongly suggested Championship, performed an associate professor of the Donald by calling exts. 218/219 or go online beginning at Citi Field, and appeared and Barbara Zucker School of April 2. as a guest on the P roject Independence Radio Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Show 88.1FM (WCWP.) Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Face Yoga Yoga & Meditation $40 fee for entire series of 8 classes. In-person with Rosanne Spinner facilitated by Sharon Epstein registration only (check, cash or money order MONDAY, MAY 21 at 7:00 pm in the Main Library, Community Room MONDAYS at 10:00 am: made payable to “Great Neck Library” ) beginning March 26 for Great Neck Residents and April 2 Focus on specific facial muscle exercises, APRIL 16 to JUNE 18 for non-residents. *There are no classes April 28 as well as meaningful lifestyle changes, OR THURSDAYS at 7:00 pm: and May 26. to create a firmer, more sculpted face, APRIL 19 to JUNE 14 in the neck and jawline. Rosanne Spinner is a certified Holistic Health Coach, Main Library, Community Room whose practices include Reiki, Color Therapy, Please bring a yoga mat, Meditation and Qigong. meditation pillow to sit on, with Carolyn Carpentiere water bottle and small towel. TUESDAYS at 7:15 pm: Dress in comfortable clothing. APRIL 25, MAY 16, and JUNE 20 in St. Francis Community Open to all skill levels. the Main Library, Community Room Outreach Van Carolyn Carpentiere works with TUESDAY, JUNE 19 from 10:00 am $40 fee for entire series of 8 classes. In-person and studies many holistic solutions to 2:00 pm in the Main Library, registration only (check, cash or money order made to health, including Mindfulness payable to “Great Neck Library” ) begins March 26 Outside Parking Lot Meditation and Reiki. Open to all Free health screenings for people ages 18 and over, for Great Neck Residents and April 2 for non- skill levels. Please bring a mat or residents. include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, use our chairs. cholesterol, and diabetes screenings with appropriate education and referrals. No registration required.

WORKSHOPS

AARP Tax Assistance AARP Driver AARP Smart Town of North WEDNESDAYS through Safety Class DriverTEK Workshop Hempstead Mobile APRIL 11 from 10:00 am SATURDAYS from presented by Alan Lichtenthal Passport Service to 2:00 pm in the 10:00 am to 4:30 pm: MONDAY, APRIL 23 MONDAY, APRIL 16 Parkville Branch APRIL 14, MAY 26, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm from 4:30 to 8:00 pm AARP Tax Preparers and JUNE 16 in the in the Main Library, will assist in preparing in the Main Library, and filing simple Parkville Branch Community Room Community Room Are you confused Federal tax returns This is a six-hour Apply for or renew your class; please bring by all of the new passport at the Library. online. You must have buttons and tech an appointment and bring all rele - your lunch. AARP NO WALK-INS - please member fee: $20; on your new car? call 516-869-6311 to vant tax papers, including last year’s This workshop is for you! Registra - return. Register by phone at ext. 273 Non-AARP tion required - $5 fee (cash or check make an appointment for remaining openings. member fee: $25. Checks only, please made payable to AARP.) Please bring or for any questions. All require - (make payable to AARP.) Register payment on the day of the program! ments and fee information can be by phone at ext. 273. Register online or by phone at found at www.travel.state.gov/ exts. 208/254. content/travel/en/passports.html . Please contact the Library when there is inclement weather before coming to a program. 5 BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Lakeville Literary Club Parkville Book Club West Egg Book Group WEDNESDAYS at 7:00 pm LAST THURSDAY of the month FIRST TUESDAY of the month in the Lakeville Branch at 1:30 pm in the Parkville Branch at 7:00 pm in the Station Branch

Copies of the book will be available to registered Copies of the book will be available to registered Please contact Reference early enough to obtain patrons for pick-up at the branch of their choice. patrons for pick-up at the branch of their choice. your copy of the book. Books may take 10 to 14 Please register by phone at ext. 232. days to reach us from outside the Library.

Where’d You Go, The Water Knife Swing Time Bernadette? by Paolo Bacigalupi by Zadie Smith by Maria Semple APRIL 26 APRIL 3 APRIL 25 In the American Southwest, Two brown girls dream of being When Bernadette Fox disappeared, Nevada, Arizona, and California dancers--but only one, Tracey, her daughter Bee compiles e-mail skirmish for dwindling shares of has talent. The other has ideas: messages, official documents, the Colorado River. A Las Vegas about rhythm and time, about and secret correspondence to locate her mother-- water knife, Angel Velasquez "cuts" water for his black bodies and black music, creating a compulsively readable and touching boss, ensuring that her luxurious developments about what constitutes a tribe, or makes a person novel about misplaced genius, and a mother can bloom in the desert. When rumors of a game- truly free. It's a close but complicated childhood and daughter's role in an absurd world. changing water source surfaces, Angel is sent to friendship that ends abruptly in their early twenties, investigate. never to be revisited, but also never quite forgotten.

The Underground The Underground Railroad by The Joy Luck Club by Colson Whitehead by Amy Tan Railroad Colson Whitehead MAY 23 MAY 31 Cora is a slave on a cotton In 1949, four Chinese women, MAY 1 plantation in Georgia. An outcast recent immigrants to San Francisco, Cora is a slave on a cotton even among her fellow Africans, begin meeting to eat dim sum, plantation in Georgia. An outcast she is coming into womanhood - where even play mahjong, and talk. United even among her fellow Africans, greater pain awaits. When Caesar, a recent arrival in shared loss and hope, they call themselves the she is coming into womanhood - where even from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Joy Luck Club. As each reveals her secrets, trying greater pain awaits. When Caesar, a recent arrival Railroad, they decide to take a terrifying risk and to unravel the truth about her life, the strings from Virginia, tells her about the Underground escape. Matters do not go as planned and, though become more tangled, more entwined... Railroad, they decide to take a terrifying risk and they manage to find a station and head north, escape. Matters do not go as planned and, though they are being hunted. they manage to find a station and head north, Us by David Nicholls they are being hunted. JUNE 28 1984 by George Orwell Connie, frustrated artist and JUNE 27 Douglas Peterson's wife of nearly A Gentleman in Moscow Winston Smith toes the Party line, 25 years, tells him that since their by Amor Towles rewriting history to satisfy the son Albie is about to leave home JUNE 5 demands of the Ministry of Truth. for college, she wants to leave too. In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov With each lie he writes, Winston Douglas resolves that their last is sentenced to house arrest in the grows to hate the Party that seeks family holiday together, a 'grand tour' of the Metropol, a grand hotel across the power for its own sake and persecutes those who cultural and artistic gems of Europe, will bring street from the Kremlin. He never dare to commit thoughtcrimes. But as he starts their family back together and reignite Connie’s worked a day in his life, and must now live in an to think for himself, Winston can’t escape the fact love for him. attic while some of the most tumultuous decades that Big Brother is always watching... in Russian history unfold outside the hotel’s doors.

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ECommerce is an online payment ECommerce can be used from the system that allows you to pay your Library’s public computers or any fines and bills in excess of $3 via the computer with an Internet connec - Library’s online catalog. Simply log tion. For assistance, please stop by Free Museum Passes! into your library account by the Circulation Desk at any Great entering your name and library Neck Library location, or call Scan the QR code with your smartphone or go card number. Click the link to 516-466-8055, ext. 203. to http://bit.ly/gnl-museums to reserve a pass. your Unpaid Fines and Bills, and Passes can now be picked up/returned to Main follow the instructions. or Parkville.

To print a receipt of your transac - Museum passes may be borrowed for 3 days and tion, right-click on the receipt and Visa, MasterCard and Discover may not be renewed. No pick ups on Sundays. click Print. In order to see the credit cards are accepted, and change in the amount you owe, exit debit cards must display the logo Please review our museum policy on our website for more information. from your library account and log for either MasterCard or Visa. back in. Please contact the Library when there is inclement weather before coming to a program. 6 FILM MATINEES

WEDNESDAYS at 2:00 pm in the Main Library, Community Room and THURSDAYS at 2:00 pm in the Station Branch

Victoria The Journey Dunkirk & Abdul MAY 2 & 3 JUNE 6 & 7 APRIL 4 & 5 2016, 94 minutes, PG-13 2017, 106 minutes, PG-13 2017, 111 minutes, PG-13 Cast: Timothy Spall, Cast: Fionn Whitehead, Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Colm Meaney, John Hurt Damien Bonnard, Tim Pigott-Smith A fictional account of the Aneurin Barnard, Queen Victoria strikes up extraordinary story of two Tom Hardy an unlikely friendship with implacable enemies in Northern A World War II thriller a young Indian clerk Ireland. Democratic Unionist about the evacuation of named Abdul Karim. Party leader Ian Paisley and 400,000 Allied troops from Sinn Fein politician Martin McGuinness are the French city of Dunkirk forced to take a short journey together and take before Nazi forces can take hold. the biggest leap of faith to change the course of history. Alone in Berlin APRIL 11 & 12 Loving Vincent 2016, 103 minutes, R Wonder Cast: Emma Thompson, JUNE 13 & 14 Daniel Bruhl, MAY 9 & 10 2017, 95 minutes, PG-13 Brendan Gleeson 2017, 113 minutes, PG Cast: Robert Gulaczyk, Set in 1940 Berlin, Otto Cast: Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Douglas Booth, and Anna Quangel are a Jacob Tremblay, Helen McCrory, working class husband and Mandy Patinkin Saoirse Ronan, wife doing their best to ride Based on the New York Times Chris O’Dowd out WWII. When their son is killed fighting on bestseller, a 10-year old boy Note: Animated film the frontlines, they begin pouring their rage and with a facial deformity attends The life and controversial grief into postcards emblazoned with anti-Nazi school for the first time when he begins the fifth death of Vincent Van Gogh, told by his paintings slogans, risking everything to disseminate their grade. With the support of his parents, he learns and the characters that inhabit them. The intrigue messages across the city. how to make friends and adjust to his new unfolds through dramatic reconstructions of the environment. events leading up to his death.

The Shape Three Billboards The Post Outside Ebbing, of Water MAY 16 & 17 JUNE 20 & 21 Missouri 2017, 123 minutes, R 2017, 115 minutes, PG-13 APRIL 18 & 19 Cast: Sally Hawkins, Cast: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, 2017, 115 minutes, R Octavia Spencer, Sarah Paulson, Cast: Frances McDormand, Michael Shannon Bob Odenkirk, Abbie Cornish, An otherworldly fairy tale, Tracy Letts, Woody Harrelson, set against the backdrop of Bradley Whitford Lucas Hedges, Cold War-era America circa 1962. In the hidden A cover-up that spanned Sam Rockwell high-security government laboratory where she four U.S. Presidents pushed After months have passed without a culprit in works, lonely Elisa is trapped in a life of isolation, the country's first female her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes when she and co-worker Zelda discover a secret newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor a bold move, painting three signs leading into classified experiment. to join an unprecedented battle between journalist her town with a controversial message directed and government. at William Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police. The Darkest Hour MAY 23 & 24 Lady Bird 2017, 125 minutes, PG-13 Cast: Gary Oldman, Lily James, JUNE 27 & 28 Phantom Kristin Scott Thomas 2017, 93 minutes, R Thread During the early days of Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Odeya Rush, APRIL 25 & 26 World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the Kathryn Newton 2017, 130 minutes, R An artistically-inclined Cast: Vicky Krieps, newly appointed British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, 17-year old girl comes of age Daniel Day-Lewis, in Sacramento, California. Lesley Manville who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler In 1950s London, Reynolds or fight on against incredible odds. Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, I, Tonya Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. MAY 30 & 31 2017, 119 minutes, R Cast: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney Have you tried Hoopla? Competitive ice skater Tonya Your public library for movies, Harding rises up the ranks music, and digital books at the U.S. Figure Skating at your fingertips. Please contact the Library when there is Championships, but her future inclement weather before coming to a program. is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes. 7 All programs begin promptly as indicated and are open to Great Neck School District residents ONLY! Please be prepared to show proof of residency. Children’s Please refer to our event calendar on our website for the most up-to-date program information, in case a change has been made. PARKVILLE BRANCH

LEGO Night Preschool Art Lab Saturday Movie Matinee TUESDAYS at 6:45 pm: MONDAYS at 1:00 pm: APRIL 9 to SATURDAYS at 1:00 pm: APRIL 3, MAY 1 and JUNE 5 MAY 14 AND APRIL 9 at 4:15 pm APRIL 14, MAY 26, and JUNE 16 What you build may even wind up Dress for a mess as we engage, explore, and For all ages! No registration required. on display in the branch. Children experiment in art! For ages 2 to 5 with parent/ under 10 must have a grown up caregiver. Register online, in-person or by phone with them. For all ages! beginning April 2 at 10:00 am. Free Comic Book Day No registration required. SATURDAY, MAY 5 from 2 to 4 pm Create your own comics, color your Full STEAM Ahead favorite characters, and chat with Tonal Tuesdays THURSDAYS at 6:00 pm: fellow comics lovers! We will also be TUESDAYS starting APRIL 3 APRIL 12, MAY 10 and JUNE 7 raffling off prizes from Grasshopper to JUNE 26 at 4:00 pm Join us as we exercise design, Comics. For all ages! No registration Bring your instruments during this problem-solving, and critical required. unstructured hour of musical fun! thinking skills while creating For grades 3 to 6. No registration a different activity each session. For grades 2 to 4. Memorial Day Craft required. Register online, in-person or by phone at ext. 273 beginning April 5 at 10:00 am. TUESDAY, MAY 29 from 2 to 5 pm Stop by the Children’s Room to make an American Children’s Crochet Club flag windsock in honor of Memorial Day. For all WEDNESDAYS starting APRIL 4 Saturday Seedlings ages! No registration required. SATURDAY, APRIL 14 at 10:30 am to JUNE 27 at 5:00 pm Celebrate Earth Day early by planting Join us whether you know how to vegetable seeds and flowers with us “Camp Library” Lanyards crochet or not! Materials will be in our outdoor garden! For all ages! FRIDAY, JUNE 29 at 2:00 pm provided. For grades 1 to 6. No registration required. Learn how to make lanyards No registration required. using a variety of stitches! For grades 1 to 6. No registration required.

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For grades 5 & 6 only! Register online, in person, or by phone at ext. 246 beginning April 2 at 10:00 am, unless specified. Story Crafting Creative Corner MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS Video Game Club Intermediate Ukulele at 4:30 pm: at 6:45 pm: APRIL 18, MAY 16, MONDAYS from APRIL 16 THURSDAYS from APRIL 19 APRIL 9, MAY 7, and JUNE 4 and JUNE 13 to MAY 21 at 4:30 pm in the to MAY 24 at 4:30 pm in the Be sure to dress for a mess! Craft a story – Main Library, Levels Teen Center Main Library, Levels Teen Center For ages 2 to 10 with Come relax with your right on the parent/caregiver. Register This class is for those who spot! For ages friends for video game have already taken our online, in-person or by battles and tournaments. 7 to 10. Regis - phone at ext. 232 begin - Beginner Ukulele class, ter online, in-person ning April 2 at 10:00 am. or those who have studied or by phone at ext. 232 Beginner Ukulele on their own. Bring your own or borrow one beginning the week before MONDAYS from APRIL 16 of ours! each program. Family Bingo to MAY 21 at 4:30 pm SATURDAYS in the Station Branch Intro to Java Family LEGO at 3:30 pm: APRIL 21, MAY 19, Bring your own or borrow one of ours! FRIDAYS from APRIL 20 FRIDAYS from to MAY 25 at 4:30 pm in the and JUNE 16 Just Dance! APRIL 13 to MAY 25 Players accepted on a first Main Library, Levels Teen Center come, first served basis. TUESDAYS from APRIL 17 Learn the basics of coding and at 4:30 pm For all ages! Winners will have a choice to MAY 22 at 4:30 pm in the programming in Java. Registration of prizes. For grades 1 to 6. begins April 9 at 10:00 am. Laptops No registration required. No registration required. Main Library, Levels Teen Center will be provided. Learn fun dance moves and choreography in a party-like atmosphere. Robotics and Coding: a Parent & Child Workshop STATION BRANCH Digital Storytelling SATURDAY, APRIL 21 at 4:00 pm WEDNESDAYS from APRIL 18 in the Station Branch to MAY 23 at 4:30 pm in the Join us for this special program Drive-In Movie Main Library, Levels Teen Center where parent and child will work SATURDAY, MAY 26 at 2:00 pm Use Google Slides to together on a LEGO robotics Turn a box into a car and enjoy a movie. create your own digital project. Please register parent and child together. Cars can be taken home! For ages 3 to 8 stories. Laptops provided. Registration begins April 9 at 10:00 am. with parent/caregiver. Registration begins May 18 at 10:00 am. 8 Please contact the Library when there is inclement weather before coming to a program. All programs begin promptly as indicated and are open to Great Neck School District residents ONLY! Please be prepared to show proof of residency.

Please refer to our event calendar on our website for the most MAIN LIBRARY up-to-date program information, in case a change has been made.

Registration begins APRIL 4 at 9:30 am (online only), 10:01 am in-person or by phone , unless specified !

Open Play Time Homework Helpers B’Twixt & B’Tween Club Wii U Game Day MONDAYS through MONDAYS and THURSDAYS, THURSDAYS, APRIL 12 SATURDAYS, APRIL 28 SATURDAYS* at 10:00 am APRIL 9 to MAY 24 from to MAY 17 at 6:30 pm and JUNE 9 at 3:00 pm and 1:30 pm 4:30 to 6:00 pm This series of programs Hang out with friends Play with toys and Receive home - combines literature with and play Wii games! your little ones work help from hands-on activities in We will have multiple in this unguided high school science, math, and the consoles and multi - program. Please students in a arts. For grades 3 & 4. player games. For keep your children safe by ensuring group setting. ages 4 to 10 with parent/caregiver. that they’re closely supervised at all Stop by the Multipurpose Room on Cartooning Club No registration required. times. For all ages with parent/ each day of the program to check-in. FRIDAYS, APRIL 13 to JUNE 15 caregiver. No registration required. First come, first serve. For grades K Imagination Playground *There will be no program May 28, to 5. No registration required. from 6:30 to 8:00 pm or Wednesday afternoons. Volunteers wanted - see page 11! Design characters, THURSDAYS, MAY 3 to 17 create stories, and at 11:00 am learn a ton about These large, Family Yoga Science Café cartooning! For lightweight MONDAYS, APRIL 2 to 16 TUESDAYS, APRIL 10 grades 5&6. No registration required. foam blocks at 7:00 pm to MAY 15 at 6:30 pm can be con - You and your child Join our Creative Corner nected in all sorts of styles, giving will practice simple Science Café kids the freedom to express them - yoga exercises. for a great time MONDAYS, APRIL 16 & 23, selves through play. For ages 2 to 5 Please Note: A medical with old and new friends to exercise and MAY 7 & 14 at 6:30 pm with parent/caregiver. Registration release form must be completed before design, problem-solving, and critical Come dressed to make begins April 26. entering program! For ages 2 to 10. thinking skills while creating a a mess. For ages 2 to 10 with parent/caregiver. different activity each week. Fun- damental Forces For grades 1 & 2. Zumbini TUESDAY, MAY 22 at 7:00 pm THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Who could ever imagine at 11:00 am Creative Crawlers that an introduction Children dance, sing WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 11 Stories Move Me to physics could be so and move through the much fun? Take home to MAY 16 at 2:30 pm TUESDAYS at 7:30 pm: program using their Come dressed to your own force experi - bodies. For ages infant to APRIL 17, MAY 15, and JUNE 12 ments with a Gravity make a mess. For ages This is a relaxed 4 with parent/caregiver. birth to 23 months Game! For grades 3 & 4. Registra - Registration begins March 29. program which will tion begins May 15. with parent/caregiver. incorporate story- telling and yoga Drive-In Movie Simply S.T.E.M. movements. Participating caregivers Che- Mystery FRIDAY, APRIL 6 at 3:00 pm WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 11 will be doing the poses alongside TUESDAY, JUNE 19 at 7:00 pm their children. For grades 1 to 4 with Demonstrations of Turn a box into a car to MAY 16 at 6:30 pm and enjoy a movie. parent/caregiver. Registration begins crystals growing in This is a series of Cars can be taken one week before each program. water glass, and acetone programs created home! For ages 3 to 8 reducing foam to slime. to inspire STEM For grades 3 to 5. with parent/caregiver. Registration learning through inquiry and play. Registration begins begins March 30 at 10:00 am. For grades 5 & 6. a week before the program.

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Tickets available THURSDAY, MARCH 22 at 8:00 pm at all GNL locations. All children from Infants through age 5 must be accompanied by a p arent or caregiver. Registration starts APRIL 4 at 9:30 am Stomp It Up Laughing Lab (online only), 10:01 am in-person or by phone! THURSDAY, MARCH 29 MONDAY, APRIL 2 at 11:00 am MONDAYS 4/9 - 5/14 WEDNESDAYS at 10:00 am in the Parkville Branch 2’s Storytime @ Main 4/11 - 5/16 Enjoy the flair of Join ventriloquist 11 - 11:30 am (2 years) Itty Bitty Babies @ Main rock, Celtic and pop Steve Petra for an Babytime @ Station 11 - 11:30 am (0 - 9 mos.) music as Darlene afternoon of illusions, 4 - 4:30 pm (0 - 9 mos.) Graham and friends music, comedy and THURSDAYS remember the family's plenty of laughs! For ages 2 to 12. 4/12 - 5/17 trips to the beach, fun in the water, TUESDAYS 4/10 - 5/15 Stories for Tots @ Station popping of bubbles and getting ready Tiny Tots Storytime @ Parkville 11 - 11:30 am (18 - 23 mos.) for bed. For ages 2 to 10. A Year with Frog & Toad 11 - 11:30 am (ages 2 - 5) Baby Time @ Lakeville Stories for Tots @ Main 11 - 11:30 am (0 - 9 mos.) Party Pets TUESDAY, APRIL 3 at 10:00 am 11 - 11:30 am (18 - 23 mos.) Little Listeners @ Main Arnold Lobel's well- FRIDAY, MARCH 30 at 11:00 am K-2 Story Crafts @ Main 3:15 - 3:45 pm (ages 3 - 5) loved characters hop 4 - 4:40 pm (K to 2 nd grd.) in the Station Branch from the page to the Toy Time @ Station FRIDAYS 4/13 - 5/18 Party Pets will be offering Great Neck Library 4 - 4:45 pm (10 - 17 mos.) Toy Time @ Main hands-on learning and in Robert and Willie 11 - 11:45 am (10 - 17 mos.) unforgettable experiences Reale's musical. For ages 2 to 11. with animals from around Please call the Children’s Room to cancel your registration if you’re unable to attend the world! For ages 2 to 12. a program. In this way, we are able to accommodate as many children as possible. Please contact the Library when there is inclement weather before coming to a program. 9

Teens Please contact the Library when there is inclement weather before coming to a program.

For teens in grades 7 to 12, unless specified. Register online, in person, or by phone at ext. 218. Teens and parents register with their own library cards.

Check the Teen Services Homepage by scanning the QR code with your smartphone or go to www.greatnecklbrary.org/ya/ya.php for more programs and information for teens!

Staying Safe! ACT Prep Course FAFSA Workshop Sexual Assault Prevention WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 25 from WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 from 7:00 THURSDAY, APRIL 12 from 7:00 5:30 to 8:30 pm, and MAY 2, 9, 16, & 23 to 8:30 pm in the Parkville Branch to 8:00 pm in the Main Library, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Main Join Michael Turner, Client Service Manager, Large Multipurpose Room Library, Large Multipurpose Room New York State Higher Join us for this workshop to help teens Students will spend Education Services increase awareness and risk prevention one class per week Corporation (HESC), as they begin to date, live more on a different topic, for an informative independently, and head to college. addressing not only presentation on FAFSA Parents are encouraged to attend. the strategies, tips and (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Registration is for teens in grades 9 tricks for that section financial aid application process. There will be time and above, and starts Friday, March 23 at 10:00 am. but also a large amount for Q &A following the presentation. Registration of content and question review. The course starts starts Wednesday, April 25 at 10:00 am. with a diagnostic exam so students can assess their skills and bring their score up to a higher level. Students should bring a calculator, pen or pencil, and a notebook to class. Terrific Terrariums SATURDAY, APRIL 21 from 2:00 $25 registration fee (includes course materials) SAT Crash Course will be collected at the first class. Cash or check to 3:00 pm in the Station Branch made out to “Great Neck Library.” Registration for the June SAT Celebrate Earth Day! is for teens in grades 10 and above, and starts THURSDAY, MAY 31 from 6:00 Join an instructor from Wednesday, April 18 at 10:00 am. the beautiful Clark to 8:30 pm in the Station Branch Botanic Garden and This is a one-night course make your own 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course where a Curvebreakers Test terrarium (miniature Prep instructor gives students garden in a glass SATURDAY, MAY 12 from 12:00 all of the strategy they need container) that can last for years with proper to 5:00 pm in the Main Library, to take the SAT. The instructor care and attention. Materials will be provided. will go over strategies, tips, Community Room and tricks for each section Just bring your imagination. Registration starts The Pre-Licensing Monday, April 2 at 10:00 am. of the exam. There will also be time for student Course is a program questions. Registration is for teens in grades 9 designed to educate and above, and starts Monday, May 14 at 10:00 am. New York State's new drivers by promoting safe, courteous, SAT or ACT Practice Test defensive, and alcohol/ drug free driving. Please bring your driver’s permit and Comeback Program to the class. for the Score Results: $30 registration fee will be collected at the class. a 2-Part Program Cash or check made out to “Great Neck Library.” (Test) SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Registration is for teens with a driver’s permit from 1:30 to 4:30 pm and starts Friday, April 20 at 10:00 am. (Results) TUESDAY, MAY 1 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Parkville Branch Curvebreakers will administer a fully timed and proctored SAT or ACT exam, just like the real exam. Teens will choose which test they VOLUNTEERS WANTED! want to take when they register. Parents are encouraged to attend the results session. Are you a technology wizard? Interested in working with children? We are looking for teen volunteers to help Want to help your community? Registration is for teens in grades 9 and above, senior citizens learn how to use their iPad Volunteer to be a homework helper! and starts Friday, April 13 at 10:00 am. Teens who or tablet, social media, Microsoft Office, take the practice test are automatically registered smartphone apps, and more. Must be available the following for the score results session. Should the practice test Mondays or Thursdays registration and waiting list become full, walk-ins Must be available the following from 4:30 to 6:00 pm: will be admitted on a first come first serve basis, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm: APRIL 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, & 30; if space permits. APRIL 10, 17, & 24; MAY 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, & 24 MAY 1, 8, 15, & 22

Please contact Adam Hinz at ext. 246 or e-mail [email protected] if you’re interested!

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LIBRARY LOCATIONS Main Library Parkville Branch (ext. 273) 159 Bayview Avenue 10 Campbell Street Great Neck, NY 11023 New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Lakeville Branch (ext. 232) Station Branch (ext. 234) 475 Great Neck Road 26 Great Neck Road, 2 nd Level Great Neck, NY 11021 Great Neck, NY 11021

LIBRARY HOURS *through June 10 MAIN LAKEVILLE PARKVILLE STATION MONDAY 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 9 pm 9 am - 9 pm TUESDAY 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 9 pm WEDNESDAY 10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm THURSDAY 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 9 pm 9 am - 9 pm 9 am - 9 pm FRIDAY 9 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm SATURDAY 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm SUNDAY 1 pm - 5 pm* closed 1 pm - 5 pm* closed N O N HOLIDAY CLOSINGS P - E P U R R F . Easter: Sunday, April 1 O S l M u F .

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SOY INK O Meetings start at 7:30 pm. Open to the general public. This newsletter is printed on recyclable, N Wednesday, April 11 at the Main Library (Budget Hearing & Adoption) partially-recycled paper, using soy-based ink. Tuesday, April 24 at the Main Library Monday, May 14 at the Lakeville Branch Tuesday, June 19 at the Main Library 2018/2019 GREAT NECK LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Robert Schaufeld, President BUDGET HEARING & VOTE Rebecca Miller, Vice President Weihua Yan, Secretary Budget Hearing & Adoption: Josie Pizer, Treasurer WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 at 7:30 pm in the Main Library Joel Marcus, Assistant Treasurer Dr. Barry Smith, Assistant Treasurer Budget Vote: TUESDAY, MAY 15 from 7:00 am Denise Corcoran, Director to 10:00 pm at four polling locations: Tracy Geiser, Assistant Director E.M. Baker School (69 Baker Hill Rd) Saddle Rock School (10 Hawthorne La) Lakeville School (47-27 Jayson Ave) South High School (341 Lakeville Rd ) NEWSLETTER Donna Litke, Outreach/Programming Coordinator VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION Debra Feldman, Programming/Editorial Assistant If you have voted in any school or general election since 2014, you are already registered to vote. Residents must be 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States, Cindy Simeti, Graphic Designer and have lived in the district for at least 30 days. To find your polling location, go to https://nb.findmypollplace.com/greatneckufsd and enter your town and street name. For more information, please call 516-441-4020 on school days.

Copies of the budget can be found on our website. Meetings are open to the public. Times and/or locations may be subject to change . Clue the Musical! Please visit our website for updated information. THURSDAY, MAY 31 through SATURDAY, JUNE 2 at the Main Library, Levels Teen Center GNL Tech Squad is back! Show starts at 8:00 pm. TUESDAYS from 3:30 to 5:00 pm Come see the Levels production of Clue the Musical! at all Great Neck Library locations: This internationally-popular game is now a fun-filled APRIL 10 to 24 and MAY 1 to 22 musical that brings the world’s best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery! Teen volunteers will help you learn how to use your iPad or tablet, social media, Microsoft Tickets will be available at all Great Neck Library locations Office, smartphone apps, and more. Bring in beginning Monday, May 14. specific questions and issues, or just learn the basics of technology. No registration required - stop by the Reference Desk to check-in. First come, first served.

Please contact the Library when there is inclement Volunteers wanted - see page 11! weather before coming to a program.