Go to the Events listings on the Library’s website at greatnecklibrary.org for more information, and to register. You can also call the Library at 466-8055. For certain events that require registration, any further meeting info will be released by the date of the event for registered users. Check your email before joining the event.
Programs are held online live on Zoom unless specified. Open to all. No Zoom account required. You may join Zoom events by going to join.zoom.us, and enter the program’s Meeting ID and Password. You can also dial in at 1 (646) 558-8656 or find your local number at zoom.us/zoomconference.
Holiday Closings
The Station and Lakeville Branches will be closed on Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 for Rosh Hashanah.
The Station and Lakeville Branches will also be closed on Monday, Sept. 28 for Yom Kippur.
Great Neck Library Online Sept. 21-25
Monday, Sept. 21
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Creative Writing Club
Learn the basics of creative writing and how to work together to improve your writing.
STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org. (516) 466-8055 ext. 230
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Artist Spotlight: Dale Chihuly
Teens in grades 7+
Celebrate artist Dale Chihuly’s birthday with this fun art project inspired by his work.
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org
Tuesday, Sept. 22
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Yoga Flow facilitated by Carolyn
Series Open to All
Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. For all levels.
Zoom Meeting ID: 849 1390 1791 Password: 781668
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof: From Stage to Screen multimedia presentation
by Jack Schnur
Clips and interviews, from the original stage production of Fiddler on the Roof, from the current production in Yiddish, as well as from the 1971 film version.
Meeting ID: 894 8563 2976 Password: 135999
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Coding Club for Young Adults
Ages 13 – 21
Work primarily with Scratch and Python, and possibly other software.
STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Jr. Levels Jackbox Games
5th and 6th grades only
Play fun party games, best played with two devices.
mmeehan@greatnecklibrary.org
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Halloween Escape Room
Teens in grades 7+
Join us to craft a haunting virtual escape room.
mmeehan@greatnecklibrary.org
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Meeting link:
https://gnlskype.my.webex.com/gnlskype.my/j.php?MTID=mb4ac276bfd9fdc433c671c985979b81b
Meeting number: 163 399 7092 Password: 3QrnQNfMC65 (37767636 from phones)
Join by phone +1-650-215-5226 United States Toll
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Virtual Tech Help
Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Adults 18+
Virtual Tech Help is here for you. Every Wednesday from 10 to 11 the STEM Lab staff will be standing by to help you virtually.
Meeting ID: 934 0037 5868 Passcode: Help
Dial by your location
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
stemlab@greatnecklibrary.org (516) 466-8055 ext. 230
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Betty Crocker and the Cookbook that Changed the Way America Cooks
with Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.
Created in 1921 by a flour company, Betty Crocker became the most trusted advisor to American cooks. This fun, illustrated lecture by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., looks at how Betty Crocker was invented, why her cookbook has endured and what makes her so iconic.
Meeting ID: 863 0154 1904 Password: 458658
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Sticks in the Stacks
Join Mina and Jamie for social stitching time on Wednesdays. Help to crochet and knit for a cause.
Zoom Meeting ID: 939 9484 5012 Password: sticks
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
3D Design Club
All Ages and Levels of 3D design welcome. Recommended 8 and older. Younger learners may need parental assistance.
Work primarily with Tinkercad, and possibly other software.
stemlab@greatnecklibrary.org
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
STEAM Storycraft with Judy S.
Special science storytime for children in PreK through 2nd grade.
Registration not required – register for reminder.
Meeting ID: 881 7814 7481 Password: 950381
(516) 466-8055 childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Lakeville Literary Club
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
Book is on Hoopla
Meeting ID: 960 2320 4447 Passcode: books
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Back To School Tips For Maximizing Your Grades
Teens and parents are invited to join a C2 Education Specialist for a timely and informative workshop. Discuss what students and parents can do to start the school year strong, to keep up and excel in classes, and to maintain that momentum throughout the school year.
cgreenblatt@greatnecklibrary.org
Thursday, Sept. 24
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Microsoft Windows for Beginners
Learn the ins and outs of operating your computer, how to access your files, download programs, and more.
Zoom Meeting ID: 997 05879456 Password: Windows
STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org (516) 466-8055 ext. 230
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Virtual Project Runway
Teens in grades 7+
Show off your fashion design skills and draw up virtual looks.
jrobinson@greatnecklibrary.org
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ukulele
Teens in grades 7+
Learn chords, melodies, and songs.
mfisher@greatnecklibrary.org
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Flow facilitated by Sharon Epstein
Series Open to All
Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind.
Meeting ID: 848 1488 0463 Password: 462824
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Introduction to 3D Scanning/ Photogrammetry
Teens and Adults
Class can be taken Hands-on (where you follow along) or Lecture (just watch and learn).
Email STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org or cvanwickler@greatnecklibrary.org for further info.
Friday, Sept. 25
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Learn Graphic Design with Paint.net for Adults
Learn the basics of Graphic Design while using paint.net, software used in the STEM Lab for laser engraving, photo editing, artwork design and more. Software works on any Windows computer. Before the class starts download the software from the following link: https://www.getpaint.net/download.html
stemlab@greatnecklibrary.org
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Friday Film Discussion
Frida (2002) R, 2 hrs. 3 min., Biography, Drama, Romance
A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.
Watch Frida at your leisure. Join the media staff and fellow patrons in a Zoom discussion of the film.
Streaming free on Hoopla with your Great Neck Library card, and on Netflix with subscription.
Meeting ID: 623 987 3994 Passcode: films
cdipietro@greatnecklibrary.org
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Learning Javascript
Javascript works alongside HTML to build websites. In this class, we’ll tackle a simple Javascript project to learn how we can design a website with more than just text and images. No experience in web design necessary.
STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org (516) 466-8055 ext. 230
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Virtual 6 nimmt
Teens in grades 7+
Try your luck and see if you can score the least points in this challenging card game. We’ll be playing on boardgamearena.com, register for a free account to join.
jlagasse@greatnecklibrary.org
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fort Building Competition
Teens in grades 7+
As the weather gets cooler you’ll want to burrow into warm piles of pillows and blankets, but do you have the right skills to create a hibernation-worthy fort?
jlagasse@greatnecklibrary.org
