Board of Trustees Annual Reorganization at Main Library
The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees Annual Reorganization is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library’s Large Multipurpose Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
The Annual Reorganization meeting provides an opportunity for the community to meet members of the Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee.
Board President Rebecca Miller, Treasurer Josie Pizer and Acting Library Director Tracy Van Dyne will present their reports for the 2019 year and set meeting dates for 2020/2021.
In the Oct. 28, 2019 uncontested Library Election, Scott J. Sontag was elected for his expiring seat as a member of the Board of Trustees. Steve M. Jacob was elected to the Nominating Committee to fill the expiring seat of Patrick McDonnell. They will take their seats at this meeting.
Performance Poets Association Readings at Station
Join George Pafitis when he hosts Performance Poets Association Readings on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Gardens at Great Neck Plaza, above Best Market. A monthly Open Mic forum, participate in reading your own work and/or listen and support others.
Cultural Day at Parkville
Attend this monthly program and learn about the culture, foods, and languages of a different country each time. The upcoming session is on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell St. (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. For children in grades 3 to 6; no registration required.
Board of Trustees Finance Committee Meeting at Main
The Board of Trustees’ Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Small Multipurpose Room, 159 Bayview Ave. Confirm with the Library at 466-8055 that there has been no change in meeting date, time or location.
Letting Go: Change and Heal Your Energy facilitated by Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh at Main
Discuss how to free yourself from fear, resentment, shame, and anger, and become centered, facilitated by Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 12:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Large Multipurpose Room, 159 Bayview Ave.
Mah-Jongg at Parkville
Bring your own Mah-Jongg board and enjoy a game of Mah-Jongg on Thursdays at the Parkville Branch, anytime from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome.
Give Back to Your Community
The Great Neck Library is seeking prospective candidates for the Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee. This year’s Library Election will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. There will be four seats expiring in January 2021 – two on the Board of Trustees: Rebecca Miller and Josie Pizer; and two on the Nominating Committee: Cheng Carey Ye and Siu Long (Alex) Au.
Any nominee for a position on the Board of Trustees or the Nominating Committee must be a member of the Great Neck Library Association by 5:00 p.m. on the Record Date of Oct. 5, 2020. All persons eighteen years of age or older, who are residents of the Great Neck School District and are either valid library cardholders or registered voters with the Nassau County Board of Elections will be members of the Association.
Interested members should send a letter and résumé by Friday, May 15 to: The Chair of the Nominating Committee, c/o The Director’s Office, Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Ave., Great Neck, NY 11023.
Great Neck Library Closing/Cancellation Information Online
Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www.cancellations.com for Library weather-related closings/program cancellations.
In order to access this service, Library District residents can log on to cancellations.com, type in their zip code or Great Neck Library and obtain information on program cancellations or Library closings. In addition, at no charge, residents can request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when the Library has posted any information. This is a great way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather-related changes in Library hours or programs.
