SENIOR COMPUTER HELP. The Parkview Branch.provides weekly computer help sessions for those wishing to sharpen their computer skills, or who need basic instruction. Parkville librarians will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Wednesday mornings before the branch opens to offer one-on-one instruction. Beginners are welcome. Call 466-8055, ext. 273 to reserve a space.
film at station branch. To Kill A Mockingbird (1962, 129 minutes) will be shown on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. Station Branch’s new location is 26 Great Neck Road, on the second level above Waldbaums in the Gardens at Great Neck Shopping Center.
COMPUTER HELP AT THE MAIN LIBRARY. presented by the reference department of the main library. The reference department offers 1 hours help classes for beginners. Classes may be scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Call the reference department at 466-8055, ext. 241 to make an appointment.
film at main: get low. Feature films are screened on selected Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, located at 159 Bayview Avenue. Get Low (103 minutes, 2010, PG13) will be shown on April 5. Felix Bush, a Tennessee hermit, is either feared or hated by most of the people that live in the town. One day, he gets the idea to throw one big bash before he kicks the bucket. While he is still alive and kickin’ he plans his very own rollicking funeral party.
AARP tax help. Selected tax forms and publications are available at all Great Neck Library locations to take or to photocopy. Also, the Library’s Web Page will have a link to tax forms available from the IRS and New York State. Go to HYPERLINK “https://www.greatnecklibrary.org/” AARP Tax help at the Parkville Branch will be held on Wednesdays, Feb. 2 through April 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Children’s program registration. Space Travel (for grades 3 – 6) will be held on Monday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Health: Quest and questions. Join Ron Gross at Socrates Salon when the topic for discussion will be Health: Quest — and Questions on Friday, April 1 at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, located at 159 Bayview Avenue.
Learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter. Race a balloon rocket and design your own car engine as you learn about thrust. Limited registration begins Monday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m. online, 10:01 a.m. in person or by phone at 466-8055. (60 minutes)
Golden Age of Baseball. Recall the great days of the Brooklyn Dodgers with Marty Adler, founder of the Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue.
Jr Space Travel. (for grades K – 2 with parent/caregiver) will be held on Wednesday, April 6 at 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Parent and child will learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter. Both will race a balloon rocket and design their shared car engine as they learn about thrust. Limited registration begins Monday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m. online, 10:01 a.m. in person or by phone at 466-8055. (60 minutes)
Poetry Read: Jerry Mirskin. Celebrate National Poetry Month with Jerry Mirskin when he reads from his works of poetry on Monday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, located at 159 Bayview Avenue.
Music Recital: The Hudson Trio. Enjoy a musical afternoon at the Library with a performance by the Hudson Trio on Sunday, April 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, located at 159 Bayview Avenue.
Robert T Bloom Photography Exhibit. Long Island landscapes photographed by Robert T. Bloom will be on view from April 2 to 29 in the Lower Level Lobby of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue.
poets circle ring. Members of the Poets Circle will read their poems at this annual event to celebrate Poetry Month on Saturday, April 2 at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Tickets are now available for Levels Spring 2011 Musical, the Tony-Award-winning hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Performances will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 14, 15 and 16 at 8:00 p.m. in Levels, located at 159 Bayview Avenue.
ZUmba Class Teen Registration. his is a three-session program that will be held on Mondays, May 2, 9, and 16 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library and is for teens in grades 7-12. Classes will be taught by an experienced, certified Zumba instructor. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring water. Registration begins on Monday, April 4 at 9:00 a.m. in person, by phone at 466-8055, ext. 202, and online on the Library’s website, www.greatnecklibrary.org (have your Great Neck Library card available.) Registration continues until full and is for all three classes.
children’s program registration. Jr. LEGO Club (for grades 1 – 3 with parent or caregiver) will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Show off your LEGO skills. Use LEGO bricks and your imagination to create and build models with a baseball theme. All works of art will be displayed. (60 minutes) Limited registration begins Thursday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m. online, 10:01 a.m. in person or by phone at 466-8055.
LIBRARY WEATHER CANCELLATIONS .. Library patrons can visit www.cancellations.com for library weather related closings and program cancellations. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from the site when the library has posted any information.
