Great Neck Library Expanded Reopening Hours By Appointment
As of Monday, November 16, all four locations of the Great Neck Library have expanded their reopening hours. Hours for all locations are Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. All services are by appointment only. Curbside Pickup will have the same expanded hours. All returned items are quarantined for 4 days, then checked in without overdue charges.
For the safety of everyone, all patrons two years of age and older must wear face masks in the buildings.
Library highlights Nov. 28 to Dec. 4
For certain events that require registration, any further meeting info will be released by the date of the event. Check your email before the event. Online Programs are held live on Zoom unless specified. No Zoom account required. Join Zoom events by going to join.zoom.us, and enter the program’s Meeting ID and Password; or Dial in at 1 (646) 558-8656 or find your local number at zoom.us/zoomconference.
Saturday, Nov. 28
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Among Us with Guest Artist Susan Kelly
Teens in grades 7+
Join Guest Artist Susan Kelly as she leads a party to discover the imposter Among Us!
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org
Monday, Nov. 30
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Virtual Tech Help
Adults 18+
Contact the STEM Lab to arrange a virtual one-on-one appointment with one of our STEM Lab librarians. We can meet over the phone or on a video call. Email STEMLab@greatnecklibrary.org or call 516-466-8055 ext. 230.
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Sparkling Snowflake Suncatchers
All ages
(516) 466-8055 childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Pokemon Fusion Drawing
Teens in grades 7+
Grab your art supplies and create a Pokemon hybrid.
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org
8:30 – 9:30 PM
I Love Autumn Drawing Challenge
Teens in grades 7+
lsweeney@greatnecklibrary.org
Tuesday, Dec. 1
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Yoga Flow facilitated by Carolyn Carpentiere
Series Open to All Levels
Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind.
Meeting ID: 849 1390 1791 Password: 781668
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Baby Ballet
Learn rhythm, posture, balance, and coordination in this series of classes.
Designed for children walking age through 4 years old.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Art vs. Commerce: When Smart Films Fail and Succeed
with Max Alvarez
Lecture (with film clips and archival images) on the history of box office highlights and low points for quality achievements in cinema.
Meeting ID: 841 9970 0787 Passcode: 367419
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Decoupage Picture Frame
All ages
Create an upcycled decoupaged picture frame, a perfect gift for someone.
childrens@greatnecklibrary.org
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Family Ukulele Classes
Join us to learn chords, melodies, and songs. All ages, adult supervision required for younger musicians.
You will need a ukulele.
mfisher@greatnecklibrary.org
Wednesday, Dec. 2
2:00 – 2:40 PM
Graphic Chat: Undiscovered Country Vol. 1 by Scott Snyder
Join Librarian Justin for a discussion. The book is available through Hoopla.
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Coastal Issues with Dr. John T. Tanacredi
This discussion will include recent history of coastal environmental calamities and weather patterns.
Meeting ID: 818 0108 3085 Passcode: 447481
7:00 – 8:00 PM
DIY Holiday Gifts : No Sew Tote Bags, Upcycling T-Shirts
Teens in grades 6 to 12
Learn how to make a no-sew tote bag to give as a holiday gift. Materials for the project: t-shirt, scissors, and a pencil or chalk.
cgreenblatt@greatnecklibrary.org
7:00 – 8:30 PM
New Beginnings facilitated by Marla Matthews
All welcome, married, divorced, widowed, or single…to join in to a supportive, respectful, and exciting life giving discussion with life coach, social worker, TV talk show host Marla Matthews. Ages 35 plus. Participation encouraged.
Meeting ID: 871 4245 5236 Passcode: 048675
Thursday, Dec. 3
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Diego Rivera’s Pan American Unity with Thomas Germano
Pan American Unity is a mural painted by Mexican artist and muralist Diego Rivera for Art In Action exhibition at Treasure Island’s Golden Gate International (GGIE) in San Francisco, CA in 1940. Rivera believed that multicultural artistic expression will form into a unified cultural entity regardless of individual points of origin.
Meeting ID: 856 9549 8437 Passcode: 782026
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Yoga Flow facilitated by Sharon Epstein
Series Open to All Levels
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
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Levels Online Theatre presents She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms
by Qui Nguyen to be performed LIVE by teen actors in their homes, and live-streamed to audiences at home, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 3, 4 and 5 at 8:00 p.m.
Register for a Digital Ticket (please make sure you register for the correct day that you are interested in — Thursday, Friday or Saturday). All registrants will be emailed a digital ticket no later than the week of the show, that contains a link and log-in information to watch that particular performance. If you have any difficulty registering or have any questions, contact Barry Weil at bweil@greatnecklibrary.org.
Friday, Dec. 4
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Friday Film Discussion
10 Days in a Madhouse (2015) R, 1 hr. 51 min., Drama
Watch 10 Days in a Madhouse at your leisure. Join the media staff and fellow patrons in a Zoom discussion of the film.
Streaming for free with your Great Neck Library card on Hoopla, with ads on Vudu and Tubi.
Meeting ID: 623 987 3994 Passcode: films
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Socrates Salon with Conversation Host Ron Gross
To Join this online conversation email Ron Gross at grossassoc@aol.com
Share your life experiences, knowledge, and wisdom about topics that matter.
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Jr. Levels Scholars
5th and 6th graders
Interdisciplinary class on science, history, culture, and more. Virtual classes. levels@greatnecklibrary.org (516) 466-8055 ext.216
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Levels Online Theatre presents She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms
(see Thursday, Dec. 3)
bweil@greatnecklibrary.org.
