Thank you to the Community for Donating Blood
The Great Neck Library family is grateful to community members who rolled up their sleeves to donate blood at the Great Neck Library/Long Island Blood Services Community Blood Drive on Thursday, July 19. Eighty-two units of life-saving blood were donated, especially needed at this time of a blood shortage emergency. Thank you to all for your help and caring for those who are in desperate need of blood.
Great Neck Library Staff Excellence Award
Jennifer Ransom was the recipient of the Great Neck Library Staff Excellence Award for June 2018. Jennifer was recognized for her superior dedication, positive attitude and outstanding service to the Great Neck Library patrons.
Oct. 29, 2018 Great Neck Library Election
Independent Nomination Petitions Being Accepted
In accordance with the Bylaws of the Great Neck Library, the deadline for filing of petitions for independent nominations for expiring seats on the Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee is Aug. 15, 2018. Petition forms are available in the Director’s Office during regular business hours. Biographical information for all candidates will appear in the October-December issue of the Library Newsletter and online at www.greatnecklibrary.org.
The Nominating Committee has endorsed the candidates, as follows, to fill four seats on the Library Board of Trustees and three seats on the Nominating Committee that will be expiring in January 2019.
Board of Trustees: Four-year term, January 2019-2023 for the seat currently held by Robert Schaufeld – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Liman Mimi Hu. Four-year term, January 2019-2023 for the seat currently held by Joel Marcus – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: David Zielenziger. Remaining two-year term, January 2019-2021 for Doug Hwee’s seat – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Josie Pizer. Remaining one-year term, January 2019-2020 for Francine Ferrante Krupski’s seat – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Scott Sontag.
Nominating Committee: Three-year term, January 2019-2022 for the seat currently held by Howard Esterces – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Francine Ferrante Krupski.
Three-year term, January 2019-2022 for the seat currently held by Donald Panetta – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: William Gens. Remaining two-year term, January 2019-2021 for Samuel Gottlieb’s seat – Nominating Committee Endorsed Candidate: Alex Au.
Performance Poets Readings at Station
Join this monthly open mic poetry forum hosted by George Pafitis in collaboration with the Performance Poets Association. The next reading will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road, on the second level above Best Market. Participate in reading your own work and/or listen and support others. A featured poet will read for 20 minutes at each session, followed by an open-mic. Open to all.
Author John P. Cardone at Main
The Healing Power of Nature
Book Talk and Signing
Meet author and wildlife photographer John P. Cardone when he speaks about and signs copies of his book, The Healing Power of Nature: A Practical Exploration of How Nature Can Influence Our Health and Well-Being on Monday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue.
John calls on over 30 years as a patient and health education video producer, his own fight with illness, and his years as a lover of the outdoors, while presenting scientific facts. John’s photography will be on display in the Main Library’s Gallery during the month of August.
Eddie and Jean Costello’s Antiques Road Show at Main
Learn how to identify today’s hottest antiques and collectibles at Eddie and Jean Costello’s Trash or Treasure Antiques Road Show on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue. Free appraisal of any one item to the first 40 registered patrons.
Understanding Immigration Reform at Parkville
Presenter Treasa Kalliath works to find legal solutions for those immigrants who are struggling to find a legal footing in the U.S., and will share her knowledge and perspectives on the current state of immigration on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street, just off Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park 11040.
Treasa is a solo practitioner in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law, and has a practice in Hicksville, NY. She is affiliated with three Immigration Law firms in New York for whom she handles various immigration related services.
West Egg Book Group at Station
Join a discussion of Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at
7 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road on the second level above Best Market. This debut novel by Celeste Ng tells the emotional story of a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Call 466-8055, ext. 258.
Wednesday Matinee Film at Main
The next Wednesday Matinee, set in 1980s Italy about a seventeen-year-old who falls for his father’s assistant, will be shown on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue.
Summer Community Service for Teens
Volunteer this summer and make a difference for local community organizations. Earn community service by participating in craft and writing projects for a variety of interests and abilities. Your service will impact youth, families, veterans, pets, and more. Upcoming volunteer dates are Wednesdays, Aug. 8, 15, 22, and 29. Come as often or as little as you would like. No registration needed. By participating, you will be able to complete an activity for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Contact Courtney Greenblatt, (516) 466-8055 ext. 302.
Mindfulness Meditation facilitated by Carolyn Carpentiere at Main
Join Carolyn Carpentiere for Mindfulness Meditation on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 7:15 p.m. in the Community Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue. Meditation is a practice that strengthens our focus and attention, as well as releases stress to stay healthy. Open to all skill levels. Bring a mat or use a library chair that will be available.
Carolyn received her 200 hour yoga certification at Long Island Yoga School in 2009 and has continued to work in and study many other holistic solutions to health including Mindfulness Meditation and Reiki.
The Biology of Belief with Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh at Main
Discover the Power of Your Subconscious Mind and How to Reprogram Old Beliefs
Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh continues the discussion of scientist Bruce Lipton’s research on mind-body-spirit connection and how your beliefs can affect your biology and health on Thursday, Aug. 9 at noon in the Large Multipurpose Room of the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue. Registration suggested by calling 466-8055, ext. 218/219 or register online.
Encore Film at Station
The next encore film, set in 1980s Italy about a seventeen-year-old who falls for his father’s assistant, will be shown on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road on the second level, which is above Best Market.
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 way for Library District residents who are connected online to be advised of weather related changes in Library hours or programs.
