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GGreat NNec k LLibr ary April/May/June 2016 • Volume 34 Number 2 • www.greatnecklibrary.org • 516-466-8055

OPT TO ADOPT... brought to you by the a Shelter Dog or Cat Great Neck Library Music Advisory Committee presented by The Shelter Connection , held at the Atria Cutter Mill a Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter Volunteer Organization

SUNDAY, MAY 15 2:00 pm at the Station Branch DMITRI ZISL SLEPOVITCH Why should adopting a pet be considered instead of AND AVRAM PENGAS buying one? Aren’t all shelters and adoption organi - zations the same? The Town of North Hempstead SUNDAY, APRIL 3 at 2:00 pm Animal Shelter and its volunteer organization, The Shelter Connection , will give a presentation for all ages answering these questions and dispelling the myth of “shelter dogs as damaged goods.”

This literature based program features a narrated PowerPoint of the chil - dren’s book Before You Were Mine . Through it, young and old alike will Dimitri Zisl Slepovitch Avram Pengas come to understand how and why so many worthy pets end up in shelters. TONH Shelter staffer Genna Tudda and TSC volunteer Paula Hornak Dmitri Zisl Slepovitch and Avram Pengas meet on stage to Kellner will discuss the rainbow of adoption agencies and resources, explore together the richest musical heritage that lies behind the adoption process, and how to make the best match for a companion their own roots, identities, and interests ranging from folk animal. They will also touch on the do’s and don’ts of dog bite safety for (Greek, Belarusian, Polish, Israeli, Russian, Yiddish, Ladino, parents and children. Registration suggested by calling 466-8055, ext. 277, Turkish and more!) to classical to jazz. Using such versatile instruments as voice, woodwinds, and plucked strings, they or go online. Seating is limited. For all ages! put it all together in an adventurous journey across continents of music-making and isles of creativity.

Interested in our LIORA MICHELLE Author Talks & Book Signings? SUNDAY, MAY 22 at 2:00 pm Turn to page 7 for more information. Sit back and enjoy a delightful array of beautiful, favorite arias and duets from both well-known and rarely performed opera, topped off by some favorite operetta and THE MAIN LIBRARY IS EXPECTED American Songbook gems. TO REOPEN IN LATE SPRING 2016 ! Please call 466-8055, ext. 277 or go online to reserve a space, All locations for upcoming programs may be subject as seating is very limited. A special to change. Please see our program schedule at thank you to the Atria for hosting www.greatnecklibrary.org for updated information. various Library programs while the Main Building is closed for Thank you, and we hope to see you Liora Michelle renovation. at the newly renovated Main Building! WANTED! Congratulations to a Prospective Candidates for the Great Neck Library GNL Star Performer! Board of Trustees & Nominating Committee On January 21, 2016, Audio/Visual At the end of January 2017 , terms will expire for two four-year seats on the Librarian Kashmira Shah was awarded Board of Trustees (currently held by Josie Pizer and Varda Solomon) by Mayor Jean Celender of Great and one three-year seat on the Nominating Committee Neck Plaza as a “Star Performer.” (currently held by Michael Katz). Many of you have seen Kashmira at the Station Branch, happily assisting patrons The Nominating Committee invites members of the community, with their eBooks and digital readers, who wish to be considered as candidates for the above seats, and other Audio/Visual issues. The Great to send a resume and letter so stating by June 15, 2016 to: Neck Library would like to congratulate and thank Kashmira for her hard work The Chair of the If hand delivering , and depth of knowledge to her service Nominating Committee please bring to: and the Great Neck community. c/o The Director’s Office Station Branch Library Great Neck Library 26 Great Neck Road 159 Bayview Avenue Great Neck NY, 11020 Great Neck, NY 11023 (in the Gardens at Great Neck Shopping Plaza) NATIONAL Any nominee for a position on the Board of Trustees or the Nominating LIBRARY WEEK Committee must be a member of the Great Neck Library Association APRIL 10-16, 2016 or a registered voter with the Nassau County Board of Elections by the Record Date of October 3, 2016 . Go to page 7 for more information!

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The Great Neck Library is now a member of the LILINK Consortium, Wowbrary is a service that provides free weekly emails and RSS feeds which is composed of public libraries in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. (a format for delivering regularly changing web content) about the Library's The purpose of LILINK is to facilitate resource sharing among 107 Long most recent acquisitions. This is a great way to view the abundance of new Island public libraries. As a result, the amount of material available to Great books, DVDs, and CDs that the Library has in its Collection. In this way, Neck patrons has dramatically increased. Your Library now has access to the Library shelves are brought to you. the collections (including media) of all Nassau and Suffolk public libraries. Library patrons can sign up for Wowbrary at www.wowbrary.org. Enter the Great Neck Library patrons will now have many more materials accessible zip code 11023 and choose the Great Neck Library . You will be asked to to them than our Library can ever hope to offer, and often traditional interloan enter your email address and verify it. There will be no spam or unsolicited can be a lengthy process. Requests made through LILINK are quick and mail from Wowbrary. The only email you will receive is a weekly update of generated by you, the patron. new arrivals which will arrive in your e-mailbox on Saturdays. You will be able to request items from the Wowbrary display by clicking the “borrow” The Library welcomes questions on how to use the service of LILINK, button. You then will be taken back to our catalog where the request can be and is looking forward to helping our patrons understand the process. made. Visit any of our branches, or call us at 516-466-8055. Sign up for Wowbrary and participate in this wonderful new service. Please let us know how you like it and if you need any assistance!

page 2 FEATURED DATABASE: NAMING OPPORTUNITIES LEARNING EXPRESS FOR THE NEW MAIN LIBRARY Go to www.greatnecklibrary.org , click on the Research button Naming opportunities are available to honor or memorialize friends to go to Online Resources , then Careers. and relatives. Why not leave a legacy in your own community! For more information, please contact the Library Business Manager, Learning Express is an educational Neil Zitofsky, at 516-466-8055, ext. 229 , or send an e-mail to technology company founded with a [email protected] . mission to help adult and student learners improve basic skills required for academic and career success. Alongside information DONATIONS IN ANY AMOUNT ARE APPRECIATED and practice tests for PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, Learning Express provides practice tests in numerous occupational and professional areas, such as: real estate licensing, nursing, EMT certification, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT and many others. All you need is a valid Great Neck Library card to get WATCH THE PROGRESS OF THE LIBRARY started! RENOVATION ON OUR !

Scan the QR code with your smart phone or go online at www.greatnecklibrary.org/libinfo/libreno.php. Pay Your Fines Online with E Commerce KNOW BEFORE YOU GO WITH ECommerce is an online payment You can use ECommerce from the CANCELLATIONS.COM system that allows you to pay Library’s public computers or any your fines and bills in excess of computer with an Internet connec - Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website $3 via the Library’s online catalog. tion. Ecommerce is designed for www.cancellations.com for Library weather-related closings/program You simply log into your library use by you, the patron, without staff cancellations.In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to the website and type in their zip code or “Great Neck account by entering your name intervention; however, staff will be Library.” In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic and library card number. Click available to assist you by phone e-mails when the Library has posted any new information. the link to your Unpaid Fines and or in person during Library hours. Bills and follow the instructions. Visa, MasterCard and Discover When you have completed your credit cards are accepted, and transaction, a receipt will be mailed debit cards must display the logo HAPPY 100 th Join us for this delightful audio/ to you. To print the receipt, right- for either MasterCard or Visa. BIRTHDAY, visual tribute to click on the receipt and click Print . Please call the Circulation Depart - Frank Sinatra , ment at 466-8055, ext. 203 with In order to see the change in the FRANK celebrating amount you owe, exit from your any questions . 100 years. This library account and log back in. SINATRA program will feature Frank performing some AUDIO/VISUAL of his biggest hits, and rare clips PRESENTATION from his films and television appearances. Sign up for the Digital Copy BY JACK SCHNUR of the Library Newsletter! Jack Schnur was a videotape FRIDAY, MAY 13 editor at CBS for over thirty years, Help save a tree and “opt in” to the at 2:00 pm and has many presentations on legendary entertainers. A special electronic version of the newsletter! held at the Great Neck thank you to the Social Center for Click on the Be Informed button Social Center hosting various Library programs on the Library website at 80 Grace Avenue, while the Main Building is closed www.greatnecklibrary.org . Great Neck, NY 11021 for renovation.

page 3 2:00 pm at the STATION BRANCH. Doors open at 1:30 pm. Thursday Film Matinees LOCATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. April May June

APRIL 7 MAY 5 JUNE 2 Suffragette Grandma 2015, Rated PG-13, 107 min. 2015, Rated R, 122 min. 2015, Rated R, 79 min. Cast: Carey Mulligan, Cast: Michael Fassbender, Cast: , Julia Garner, , Sam Elliott Anne-Marie Duff, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Elle has just gotten through breaking Helena Bonham Carter, Jeff Daniels, Michael Stuhlbarg, up with her girlfriend, when her grand - Grace Stottor, Geoff Bell, Katherine Waterston daughter Sage shows up needing $600 Meryl Streep, Steve Jobs takes us behind the before sundown. Temporarily broke, Brendan Gleeson scenes of the digital revolution the two spend the day trying to get their hands on the Focus Pictures cash, digging up secrets as they revisit old friends and Inspired by true events, the story Universal Pictures to paint a portrait of the man at its flames. centers on Maud, a working wife and mother epicenter. The story unfolds back - whose life is forever changed when she is secretly stage at three iconic product launches, ending in recruited to join the U.K.'s growing suffragette 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac. JUNE 9 movement, becoming an activist for the cause Truth alongside women from all walks of life. 2015, Rated R, 125 min. MAY 12 Cast: Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, , Topher Grace, The Danish Girl Elisabeth Moss, Bruce Greenwood, APRIL 14 2015, Rated R, 120 min. Dermot Mulroney Newsroom drama detailing the 2004 The Martian Cast: Alicia Vikander, CBS 60 Minutes report investigating 2015, Rated PG-13, 141 min. Eddie Redmayne, then-President George W. Bush's mili - Cast: Matt Damon, , Amber Heard, Ben Whishaw tary service, and the ensuing criticism that cost anchor Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, The remarkable love story inspired Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers. Michael Pena by the lives of artists Lili Elbe After a bad storm blows across Focus Pictures and Gerda Wegener, as they JUNE 16 Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney navigate Lili's groundbreaking is presumed dead and left behind. journey as a transgender pioneer. Star Wars Episode VII: Now stuck on a hostile planet, he must find a way The Force Awakens to signal to Earth and in the meantime, survive on 2015, Rated PG-13, 135 min. limited supplies. Cast: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, MAY 19 Oscar Isaac, Harrison Ford, Spectre , 2015, Rated PG-13, 148 min. Luke Skywalker has vanished, and both APRIL 21 the Resistance and the sinister First Cast: Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Order are searching for him. Crack Poe Dameron The Intern Christoph Waltz, Ben Whishaw, obtains a clue to his whereabouts, but when everything 2015, Rated PG-13, 121 min. Lea Seydoux, Dave Bautista goes wrong, a droid called BB-8 becomes the center of Cast: , A cryptic message from Bond's the search, along with scavenger Rey and stormtrooper , Rene Russo , past sends him on a trail to deserter FN-2187, who have found the droid. Linda Lavin, Adam Devine, uncover a sinister organization. Columbia Pictures Nat Wolff Industries, Inc. While M battles political forces JUNE 23 Ben Whittaker is a 70-year-old to keep the secret service alive, Joy Warner Bros. widower who has discovered that Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the 2015, Rated PG-13, 124 min. retirement isn't all it's cracked up terrible truth behind Spectre. Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, founded and run by Jules Ostin. , Susan Lucci MAY 26 Betrayal, treachery, the loss of inno - cence, and the scars of love pave the The Big Short road in this intense emotional and human comedy about APRIL 28 2015, Rated R, 130 min. becoming a true boss of family and enterprise in a world Cast: Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, of unforgiving commerce. Bridge of Spies Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, 2015, Rated PG-13, 142 min. JUNE 30 Cast: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, The financial meltdown told from Alan Alda, Brian Hutchison the perspective of a number of The Revenant James Donovan is a Brooklyn players: a stock-picking genius who 2015, Rated R, 156 min. Cast: Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, lawyer who finds himself thrust was the first to realize the market's housing boom Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Poulter, into the center of the Cold War, is a sham; a self-loathing fictional character whose Paul Anderson, Lukas Haas, Walt Disney Pictures when the CIA sends him on the firm picks up insider trading information from a Grace Dove, Kristoffer Joner near-impossible task to negotiate wrong number phone call; a smart-aleck broker Inspired by true events, legendary the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. who confirms the ominous suspicion; and two explorer Hugh Glass is brutally attacked small-time players who hit it big. by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. Glass must now navigate the vicious winter in order to live and find redemption. page 4 ALL LOCATIONS FOR UPCOMING PROGRAMS Book Discussions MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Station Branch Parkville Branch Lakeville Branch WEST EGG BOOK GROUP PARKVILLE BOOK GROUP LAKEVILLE LITERARY CLUB First Tuesday of the month Last Thursday of the month Last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 1:30 pm at 7:00 pm

APRIL 5 APRIL 28 APRIL 27 Panic in a Suitcase Quiet: The Power The Rosie Project by Yelena of Introverts in a by Graeme Simsion Akhtiorskaya World that Can't Don Tillman, a brilliant yet Recent Russian immgrants Stop Talking socially-inept professor of find life in Brighton Beach by Susan Cain genetics, decided it’s time not much different from home. The introvert/extrovert divide he found a wife. In the orderly, Please register for the pro - is the most fundamental di - evidence-based manner with gram in person, online, or mension of personality. Some which Don approaches all by calling 466-8055, ext 233. of the world's most talented things, he designs the Wife Registration is limited and people are introverts. In Quiet , Susan Cain shows Project to find his perfect ongoing as of Monday, March 7. Books will be how the brain chemistry of introverts and extro - partner. Registration is recommended. Copies of available about one month before the program. verts differs, and how society misunderstands and the book will be available to registered patrons for undervalues introverts. She gives introverts the pick-up at the branch of their choice. tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of their strengths. MAY 3 MAY 25 An Object of Beauty The Curious Incident by Steve Martin of the Dog in the An ambitious young dealer MAY 26 Night-Time manipulates her way to the Americanah by Mark Haddon top of Manhattan’s art world. by Chimamanda Fifteen-year-old Christopher Please register for the pro - Ngozi Adichie has an extraordinary brain. gram in person, online, or A powerful, tender story of He is exceptional at math by calling 466-8055, ext 233. race and identity by the award- but ill-equipped to interpret Registration is limited and winning author of Half of a everyday life -- he has never will begin Monday, April 4 Yellow Sun . Ifemelu and ventured alone beyond the end at 10 am. Books will be available about one month Obinze are young and in love of his road, and distrusts strangers. However, find - before the program. when they depart military- ing his neighbor’s dead dog soon upturns his world. ruled Nigeria for the West. Fifteen years later, they Registration is recommended. Copies of the book reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite will be available to registered patrons for pick-up their passion—for each other and for their home - at the branch of their choice land. JUNE 7 Delicious! by Ruth Reichl JUNE 29 Billie moves from California Leaving Time to take a job at a food maga - JUNE 30 by Jodi Picoult zine, discovering NY delica - That Old Cape Magic READS 2016 cies and a secret history. by Richard Russo Thirteen-year-old Jenna is Please register for the pro - For Griffin, all paths and all searching for her mother, gram in person, online, or memories, converge at Cape an elephant researcher, who by calling 466-8055, ext 233. Cod, in this profoundly in - disappeared ten years earlier Registration is limited and volving novel about marriage, after a tragic accident at their will begin Monday, May 2 at 10 am. Books will be family, and all the other ties sanctuary for former circus/ available about one month before the program. that bind. zoo elephants in New England. Registration is recommended. Copies of the book will be available to registered patrons for pick-up at the branch of their choice. page 5 ALL LOCATIONS FOR UPCOMING PROGRAMS Classes & Lectures MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Station Branch Parkville Branch ENGLISH LANGUAGE ANNUAL GREAT NECK PARKVILLE LIBRARY CLUB CONVERSATION GROUP POETS CIRCLE READINGS FACILITATED BY LIBRARIAN ongoing TUESDAYS BARBARA BUCKLEY SATURDAY, APRIL 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at 1:00 pm Canasta, Scrabble, Knitting, or just talking. Bring whatever you’d like TUESDAYS, APRIL 5 & 19, Celebrate National Poetry Month and enjoy an afternoon of poetry and light to do! Coffee and cake will be served. For more MAY 3, 17 & 31, and JUNE 14 refreshments when Great Neck Poets Circle information, call 516-466-8055, ext. 271. at 12:30 pm (Beginners) members come together to read their poetry and and 2:00 pm (2 nd Level) invite members of the audience for open readings. For beginners, basic skills such as naming common Facilitated by George Pafitis , Event Coordinator. objects are stressed, with the help of audio-visual AARP TAX HELP and other techniques. For more skilled speakers, PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER sophisticated vocabulary is built to aid in discussion of complex issues, and the class will also read THE STORY OF YIDDISH: a book together and discuss it. No registration WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 6 & 13 THE LANGUAGE OF BELONGING required. Refreshments will be served. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm PRESENTED BY LINDA F. BURGHARDT, PH.D. AARP Tax Preparers will assist in preparing and filing simple Federal WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 tax returns ONLINE ONLY . You must have an SOCRATES’ SALON appointment and bring all relevant tax papers. WITH RON GROSS at 11:00 am Please call 466-8055, ext. 273 for details or to Does Yiddish still matter today? make an appointment. Is it a true language, a literary mishmash, or perhaps FRIDAYS, APRIL 8, MAY 6, something much larger, even a way of living? Is it & JUNE 3 at 3:00 pm still the best language in which to complain, to tell The Salon sessions are informed by Ron Gross ’ a joke, to insult someone? Linda F. Burghardt, Ph.D., work at Columbia University as co-chair of the will tell the story of Yiddish, from its roots in the AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVER University Seminar on Innovation, and inspired Middle Ages to its steep decline after the Holocaust by his book about the patron saint of conversation, and its surprising resurgence in modern culture SAFETY CLASS Socrates’ Way , which has been published in 26 throughout the world. countries. Enjoy light refreshments and deep SATURDAYS, APRIL 16, MAY 21, conversation. Topics are announced one month Dr. Burghardt is a journalist and author in advance of each session. Please arrive early, from Great Neck. Her articles and essays & JUNE 25 • 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Refresher driving course for as seating is very limited. First come, first served. have appeared in over 50 newspapers drivers ages 50 and over for and magazines across the U.S. and reduction in points or discount on insurance. This is overseas, and she is the author of three a 6 hour class; please bring your lunch. NEW BEGINNINGS: non-fiction books. She holds a Ph.D. from LIU Post and is the daughter of Holocaust survivors AARP member fee: $20.00; Non-AARP member SINGLES 50 PLUS from Vienna. Currently she serves as Scholar-in- fee: $25.00. Checks only. Registration is ongoing Residence at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance by calling 466-8055, ext. 273. DISCUSSION, SOCIAL Center in Glen Cove. & SUPPORT GROUP WITH MARLA MATTHEWS LEGAL EAGLE WEDNESDAYS SUNDAYS, APRIL 10, MAY 1, LIVING WILLS, HEALTH CARE PROXIES, & OTHER ADVANCE DIRECTIVES & JUNE 5 at 2:30 pm PRESENTED BY THE NASSAU COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION SPEAKERS BUREAU Join social worker, group facilitator, and TV host of The Relationship Journey , Marla Matthews , in a discussion, social WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 • 11:00 am at the Station Branch and support group for divorced, widowed, single Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, MOLST Forms, HIPAA Authorizations, Powers Of adults, empty nesters, ages 50 and over. Make new Attorney and Communication - What can you do now to make sure that your desires friends, network and learn new skills towards rein - with regard to health care and end of life issues are carried out when you can no longer venting yourself. communicate your wishes? Learn everything you need to know at this informative, hands-on session by Great Neck elder law attorney Sharon Kovacs Gruer, Esq. page 6 Author Talks/ Book Signings TEEN SCENE @ GNL

AUTHOR VISITS ARE HELD AT THE STATION BRANCH (location subject to change.) Books will be NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK available for signing and purchase at the events. APRIL 10-16, 2016

RICK EHRLICH’S Nominations for the annual Teens’ Top Ten will be announced THURSDAY, APRIL 14 during National Library Week! View the teen nominated books A LITTLE CONSIDERATION and get ready to vote for your favorites at www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten . SUNDAY, APRIL 17 at 2:00 pm COLORING PAGES FOR TEENS TOP 10 MISTAKES STUDENTS Over the past 20 years, Richard Ehrlich MAKE ON THEIR COLLEGE has kept track of life’s smallest moments, following Ralph Waldo Emerson’s SATURDAY, APRIL 9 APPLICATION ESSAYS philosophy that the meaning of life can be found by at 11:00 am giving “a little consideration” to the things that take Coloring books are back! Express place around us every day. Richard Ehrlich has your creativity, relax, and relieve MONDAY, MAY 16 been a member of Great Neck South’s English stress by coloring. All materials will be provided. at 7:00 pm Department since 1997. Register by calling 466-8055, Register online, in person, or by phone, 466-8055 Learn the secrets that will set you ext. 277 or go online. Open to all ages! ext. 218. apart from all other applicants to become a highly desirable candidate. Discover the importance of the essay and what admissions offi - cers are looking for. Randy Levin is a speaker at DIANA BLETTER’S national college fairs, and holds an MA in English A REMARKABLE KINDNESS COLLEGE ADMISSIONS and an MFA in Creative Writing. Separate registra - tion for teens and parents. Parental attendance is BY DESIGN, NOT CHANCE! encouraged, not required. Register online, in per - TUESDAY, APRIL 19 son, or by phone at 466-8055, ext. 218. at 7:00 pm MONDAY, APRIL 18 It's 2006 in a seaside village in Israel, where a war is brewing. Four women at 7:00 pm from different backgrounds forge a Michael Binder, one of the pre - friendship that sustains them as they come to terms mier college consultants on Long HTML5 FOR TEENS th th th with love and loss, and the outbreak of war. Their Island, will discuss how 9 , 10 , and 11 graders bond is strengthened by their participation in a can maximize their admissions potential. He will traditional ritual that closes the circle of life. Diana share the key steps students must take to differenti - WEDNESDAYS, MAY 25 Bletter ’s work has appeared in , ate themselves from other applicants, give hints on & JUNE 1 at 7:00 pm Wall Street Journal, and Commentary . Her first book, how to determine which colleges are truly best for Dive into the newest version of HTML The Invisible Thread: A Portrait of Jewish American the individual student, and how to use college visits in this beginner-friendly, hands-on Women , with photographs by Lori Grinker, was to improve admissions chances. Separate registra - introductory workshop. Learn the shortlisted for a National Jewish Book Award . tion for teens and parents. Parental attendance is differences between HTML and HTML5, Register by calling 466-8055, ext. 277 or go online. encouraged, not required. Register online, in per - and how application programming interfaces (APIs) son, or by phone at 466-8055, ext. 218. work with Javascript to create a simple and fun game! Register online, in person, or by phone at PARNAZ FOROUTAN’S 466-8055 ext. 218. Registration is for both dates. THE GIRL IN THE GARDEN FANDOM CLUB WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 All programs are held at 7:30 pm SATURDAYS, APRIL 30 at the STATION BRANCH For all his wealth and success, Asher & MAY 21 at 11:00 am for teens in grades 7 to 12. cannot have the one thing he desires Calling all fans of anime, manga, above all - a son. Frustrated by his comics, graphic novels, science ALL LOCATIONS FOR UPCOMING PROGRAMS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. young wife Rakhel’s inability to bear him an heir, fiction, fantasy, and more! Talk about what you are he makes a fateful choice that will shatter the house - reading and watching; bring your artwork and @ GREAT NECK LIBRARY hold and drive Rakhel to dark extremes to save her - collectibles; trade comics and cards. Register online, TEEN SERVICES self and preserve her status within the family. This in person, or by phone at 466-8055, ext. 218 for is Parnaz Foroutan ’s debut novel, inspired by one or both dates! events in her own family. No registration required. page 7 KIDS’ WORLD at the STATION BRANCH at 5 pm for grades 5 & 6 only! LAKEVILLE BRANCH JR. LEVELS REGISTRATION STARTS MARCH 30! Join us in an exploration of creativity! Learn the basics of game design using WEDNESDAYS, Each month the library hosts a craft MONDAYS, APRIL 4 the program Scratch ! Each week build APRIL 13, MAY 18, to promote creativity and individuality. through MAY 16 * a different game using color-coded pieces Ages 2 to 10 with parent/caregiver. Gaming Workshop to make your projects come to life. & JUNE 15 No registration required. *There is no class on April 25 Creative Corner due to the spring break. at 6:30 pm TUESDAYS, APRIL 5 Release your inner artist! Paint or draw a masterpiece, make jewelry and other through MARCH 17 * crafts for yourself or friends! Arts & Crafts *There is no class on April 26 To register for a Children’s program due to the spring break. or for current program information, WEDNESDAYS, Come in to create improvised scenes, play theater games, and laugh your face off! scan the QR Code with your smart phone, APRIL 6 through *There is no class on April 27 or visit our website at www.greatnecklibrary.org , MAY 18* due to the spring break. then click on Program Calendar & Registration. Theater Games . ALL LOCATIONS FOR UPCOMING PROGRAMS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THURSDAYS, APRIL 7 Don't just STAND THERE, do SOME - THING! Learn the art of animation! through MAY 19 * Students will use LEGO's, action figures Make a Mini-Animation and even themselves to create awesome Registration begins M ARCH 30 except where noted. mini movies. *There is no class on April 28 due to the spring break. STATION BRANCH

Come for movement and interactive play Come show your moves and dance to TUESDAYS, APRIL 5 with your little one. Ages 7 – 12 months THURSDAY, MAY 26 some great beats! Are you talented through MAY 17 * with parent/caregiver. *There is no class Just Dance enough to out-dance your friends? Come Baby Romp on April 27 due to the spring break. play Just Dance on our Wii U. For at 6:30 pm grades 4 through 6. Registration starts at 10:30 am Thursday, May 19.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 The Olympics are coming to Rio this WEDNESDAYS, Join us for hands-on science! Topics may summer, but let's not forget all the fun of include the environment, engineering, Mario & Sonic the Winter Olympics as well! Join Mario, APRIL 6 through MAY 18* technology, and health. Grades 3 & 4 at the Sochi Olympics Sonic, and friends and compete with B’Twixt & B’Tween Science only! *There is no class on April 28 them at the Sochi Winter Games! For due to the spring break. at 6:30 pm grades 4 through 6. Registration starts at 4:00 pm Thursday, May 26.

WEDNESDAYS, Join us in an exploration of creativity. APRIL 20 & MAY 18 Drop in anytime within the hour to pick TUESDAYS, Join us in an exploration of creativity! up a very quick and fun craft to complete Share and learn tips, talk, and enjoy the Creative Corner at home, while supplies last. Ages 2 - 10 JUNE 14 & 21 fun while you do a craft of your choice. with parent/caregiver. No regisration at 6:30 pm Drop-In Craft Ages 2 - 10 with parent/caregiver. This is required. a drop-in program, no regisration required. at 6:30 pm TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Join Evan Gottfried for a mid-morning Music with Evan of fun, educational and interactive music. Tickets available Thursday, April 14 at Do you have what it takes to Smash your at 11:00 to 11:45 am 8 pm at the Station and Parkville Branches, THURSDAY, JUNE 9 opponents? Come play Super Smash and Friday, April 15 at 9 am at the Smash Brothers Tourney! Bros. for the Wii U and see if you can Lakeville Branch. Ages 2 to 12 with at 6:30 pm take home the ultimate prize! For grades parent/caregiver. 4 through 6. Registration starts Thursday, June 2. page 8 KIDS’ WORLD

PARKVILLE BRANCH Registration begins M ARCH 30 except where noted.

Come for movement and interactive play Join us in an exploration of creativity. MONDAYS, APRIL 4 with your little one. Ages 7 – 12 months WEDNESDAYS, Drop in anytime within the hour to pick through MAY 16 * with parent/caregiver. *There is no class APRIL 20 & MAY 25 up a very quick and fun craft to complete Baby Romp on April 26 due to the spring break. at home, while supplies last. Ages 2 - 10 Creative Corner with parent/caregiver. No regisration at 11:00 am at 6:30 pm required.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Chip Bryant ’s comedic show makes the TUESDAYS, Join us for hands-on science! Topics may usual unusual, creating an audience-inter - APRIL 5 through MAY 17* include the environment, engineering, Listening With Your Eyes active experience that includes an artful technology, and health. Grades 3 & 4 at 11:00 to blend of mime, clowning, juggling, B’Twixt & B’Tween Science only! *There is no class on April 27 magic, puppetry and music. Tickets due to the spring break. 11:45 am available Thursday, April 14 at 8 pm at at 4:00 pm the Station and Parkville Branches, and Friday, April 15 at 9 am at the Lakeville Branch. Ages 3 to 12 with parent/caregiver. THURSDAYS, APRIL 7, Have some video game fun at the library! Each week, we’ll pick and play a game SATURDAY, APRIL 30 The Olympics are coming to Rio this MAY 5 through June 2 summer, but let's not forget all the fun of on our Nintendo Wii U console - ranging Mario & Sonic Totally Tweens from Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros ., the Winter Olympics as well! Join Mario, and others. Grades 5 & 6 only! at the Sochi Olympics Sonic, and friends and compete with Gaming Club *There are no classes on April 14 - 28 them at the Sochi Winter Games! due to the spring break. at 3:30 pm For grades 4 through 6. Registration at 5:00 pm starts Thursday, May 26.

TEMPLE EMANUEL STORYTIME REGISTRATION Registration for April and May Story Time programs TUESDAY, APRIL 26 begins Wednesday, March 30 ! Chicken Dance Beginning 9:30 am, go online at www.greatnecklibrary.org , in person at 10:01 a.m., at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm or by phone at 466-8055. All children from Infants through age 5 must be accompanied by a p arent or caregiver, and must have a valid Great Neck Library card! This musical portrays the colorful story of Marge and Lola, two STATION BRANCH PARKVILLE BRANCH barnyard chickens on a TOY TIME STORIES FOR TOTS LITTLE LISTENERS mission to win the barn - 11 - 11:45 am (10 - 17 months) yard talent contest first 11 - 11:30 am (18 - 23 months) 10:30 - 11 am (ages 2 - 5) prize of two tickets to Mondays: April 4, 11, 18; Thursdays: April 7, 14, 21; Tuesdays: April 5, 12, 19; see the great Elvis Poultry May 2, 9, 16 May 5, 12, 19 May 3, 10, 17 in concert! But first, they must present a performance that will score higher than a flock of very talented ducks who BABY TIME TOT’S NIGHT OUT TOY TIME seem to have the contest locked up. Can Marge 2 - 2:30 pm (infant - 6 months) 7 - 7:30 pm (18 mos. - 5 yrs.) 4 - 4:45 pm (10 - 17 months) and Lola face their challengers, against all odds, Tuesdays: April 5, 12, 19; Thursdays: April 7, 14, 21; Wednesdays: April 6, 13, 20; and win the talent contest? May 3, 10, 17 May 5, 12, 19 May 4, 11, 18 Tickets available Thursday, April 14 at 8 pm at the Station and Parkville Branches, and LITTLE LISTENERS 2’S STORYTIME Friday, April 15 at 9 am at the Lakeville Branch. 3 - 3:30 pm (ages 3 - 5) 10:30 - 11 am (2 years of age) Ages 2 to 12 with parent/caregiver. A special Wednesdays: April 6, 13, 20; Fridays: April 8, 15, 22; thank you to Temple Emanuel and Rabbi Widom for hosting various Library programs while the May 4, 11, 18 May 6, 13, 20 Main Building is closed for renovation.

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STATION BRANCH (ext. 234, 235) LIBRARY HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The Gardens at Great Neck Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8, 2016 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level) , Great Neck, NY 11021 Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, May 29, 2016 Monday 9 am - 9 pm & Monday, May 30, 2016 Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm Thursday 9 am - 9 pm BOARD OF TRUSTEES Friday 9 am - 6 pm Marietta DiCamillo, President Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Francine Ferrante Krupski, Vice President Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm (through June 12, 2016) Varda Solomon, Secretary Josie Pizer, Treasurer Joel Marcus, Assistant Treasurer LAKEVILLE BRANCH (ext. 232) Michael Fuller, Assistant Treasurer 475 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021 Robert M. Schaufeld, Trustee Monday 10 am - 6 pm Kathy Giotsas, Executive Director Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm Thursday 10 am - 6 pm BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS Friday 10 am - 9 pm Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Open to the general public. Saturday 10 am - 6 pm April 12 at the Parkville Branch (Budget Hearing & Adoption)

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THE MAIN LIBRARY IS EXPECTED TO REOPEN IN LATE SPRING 2016 ! Stress Less, Color More! Adult Coloring facilitated by Barbara Feinstein, MLS All locations for upcoming programs may be subject to change. Please see our program schedule at www.greatnecklibrary.org for updated information. WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Thank you, and we hope to see you at the Station Branch at the newly renovated Main Building! Join Barbara Feinstein for this interactive presentation designed to rein - troduce adults of all ages to the joys and values of coloring. It lowers stress and may even lower your blood pressure. Have fun while you learn about the newest coloring books, pencils, crayons and free online sources. presented by Marc Courtade Barbara will provide goodies and giveaways for all attendees. No fee. ShaCokmemsepmoeraatinrg eth e 4i0n0 th AFnniveirslamry of Shakespeare’s Death All supplies provided. Registration begins Monday, April 18 by calling In collaboration with LIU Post and other local partners. 466-8055, ext. 277, or go online.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 2:00 pm at the Station Branch 2016/2017 Library Budget Hearing and Adoption This talk, accompanied by film clips, will examine various Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 pm, held at the Parkville Branch examples of Shakespeare film adaptations from 1929 to the present day - from traditional to modern takes on Shake - VOTE on Tuesday, May 17 speare’s work. A Q&A session will follow. from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Marc Courtade is the Executive Director of the Huntington Arts Council. at the E.M. Baker & Great Neck South High Schools His background includes positions at the Opera, Lincoln Copies of the budget, and information on how and where to vote Center for the Performing Arts, and the Tilles Center for the Perform - will be on our website after the hearing. ing Arts at LIU Post .