Saturday, June 27
Pride Storytime: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Read stories celebrating families of all kinds. Rainbow-themed craft suggestions. Recorded for you to watch later if you miss the live session.
Tune in LIVE on our Facebook page: facebook.com/GreatNeckLibrary
Jeopardy Pride Edition: 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Play alone or on a team in the classic answer and question game show. Select categories will have Pride Themes.
Meeting ID: 819 1192 4805 Password: Trebek
mmeehan@greatnecklibrary.org
Monday, June 29
Children’s Summer Reading 2020 Imagine Your Story: 10:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Record your books and write a review of what you’ve read to be eligible for a prize. Prizes will be given as e-gift cards.
Online Registration begins July 1 for ages up to 12 years. www.greatnecklibrary.org
Create a VR Landscape with Unity: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Unity by creating a Virtual Reality landscape of your own. This is a great way to begin to design your own escape during this New York on Pause. Unity is a free game development platform that runs on specific computer requirements. Check out their website for system requirements and download. https://unity.com/
Recommended for Adults and Teens. Meeting ID: 923 7335 7256
Password: Unity. Host: Chris Van Wickler. stemlab@greatnecklibrary.org
Unicorn Milkshakes: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
You will need Vanilla Ice Cream, Neon Food Color, Frosting, Sprinkles, Milk (or Non-Dairy Substitutes) Blender Optional.
Meeting ID: 932 8319 6506 Password: unicorn
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org
Gaming Trivia: 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Join Librarians Justin and Kat for video games, board games, card game, and more trivia. Zoom using Kahoot. Meeting ID: 966 2701 3576 Password: 676967
Tuesday, June 30
English Conversation Class with Barbara: 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 956 0540 7377 Password: class
Pandemics in Film, Religion, and Politics with Dr. Ronald Brown: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 852 1518 0897 Password: 733181
The Paper Airplane Guy: 3:00 – 3:50 p.m.
Join us on Zoom with John Collins, Guinness World Record Holder for paper airplane distance. The Paper Airplane Guy’s 45-minute show demonstrates a wide variety of aerodynamic principles. For grades 4 and up.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
Book Club: Little Gods: 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Join Librarian Justin for a discussion of the book Little Gods by Meng Jin
The book may be checked out using Hoopla:
https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13218836
Zoom Meeting ID: 938 6154 1713 Password: 489938
Wednesday, July 1
Sticks in the Stacks: 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Join Mina and Jamie for social stitching time on Wednesdays this summer and help us crochet and knit for a cause.
Zoom Meeting ID: 939 9484 5012 Password: sticks
Teen Summer Preview: Summer Reading Digital Scavenger Hunt, Events, Summer Reading Lists, and more: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Teens and parents are invited to join us to learn about virtual programs and services. Meeting ID: 967 8411 4448 Password: 666449
Little Women and the Real Alcotts: The Biographical Fiction of Little Women with Author Lorraine Tosiello: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us this evening with Author Lorraine Tosiello as she discusses Louisa May Alcott, her family, and biographical events of Alcott’s life which are transformed into her iconic fiction “Little Women.” Following this, Tosiello will describe the process of the use of documents, newspapers, and historical events of New York City in 1875 to write her historical fiction “Only Gossip Prospers: A Novel of Louisa May Alcott in New York.” Fans of “Little Women,” Louisa May Alcott, the American Renaissance, and Old New York might all enjoy this presentation.
Meeting ID: 856 0887 8014 Password: 932781
Thursday, July 2
Smartphone Photography and Editing Workshop with Howard Rose: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Bring your smartphone: iPhone 5 or higher or Android smartphone.
Photos created from this class may be submitted for a GNL online gallery. Details will be given at the workshop.
Meeting ID: 893 8016 8191 Password: 723575
Friday, July 3
Friday Film: The Mandela Effect: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Join the media staff and fellow patrons in a Zoom discussion of the film.
Zoom Meeting ID 81174157765 Password 010871
Streaming free on Hoopla with your Great Neck library card.
Socrates Salon with Conversation Host Ron Gross: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
To join this online conversation please email Ron Gross at grossassoc@aol.com
Share your life experiences, knowledge, and wisdom about topics that matter.
