Join us for a laid back and relaxing two hours of coloring on Monday afternoons. We will play nice soft music, and supply pencils and coloring pages. All you have to do is come in, relax, and color. Let your stress just melt away.

West Egg Book Club

December Title: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Ursula todd was born in 1910 and is fated to die and be reborn over and over until she "gets it right".  Life after life after life: Atkinson's telling title suggest not some glorious afterworld but the structure of this remarkable novel, about an English girl born in February, 1910.  In fact, Ursula is stillborn in an opening chapter but emerges a healthy baby in the next; and the author then hopscotches through time, circling back to offer alternate versions of Ursula's life.  Did Ursula endure an unwanted pregnancy, see her broher die of influenza, enter into a sour marriage, or not? Did she survive World Warr II Britain or instead marry a German and face down Hitler, a gun in her hand? Atkinson delivers a clear understanding that one life can take different avenues, and what a difference that can make.  (Library Journal)

Please contact Reference early enough to obtain your copy of the book.  Books may take 10 to 14 days to reach us from outside the Library.

Enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library, any time from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.   All skill levels welcome.

Enjoy a game of Scrabble with new friends at all levels, at the Station Branch!

Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

OCEAN'S 8

2018, 110 minutes, rated PG-13

Director:  Gary Ross

Cast:  Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Grifin Dunne

Synopsis:  Debbie Ocean gathers a crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala.

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

Come and learn the basics, perhaps just brush up on what you already know and help us crochet and knit for a cause!   All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided, or bring your own from home.

Please call to register at ext. 232. 

Beartown by Frederick Backman

Beartown is a tiny community nestled deep in the forest, where the junior ice hockey team is about to compete in the national semi-finals. However the match becomes the catalyst that will leave the town in turmoil.

Copies of the book will be available to registered patrons for pick-up at the branch of their choice. Please register by the first of the month by phone at 516-466-8055, ext. 232 to guarantee receiving the book in time.

 Wondering which device to buy family and friends for the holidays?

 Want to learn how to use the fancy new tech gadget you received?

 Still can’t use your tech gifts from last year?

 Stop by the Main Library from 12:00 to 2:00 pm

 Thursdays, December 6 to 27.

 In Study Room 120      No appointment needed.

OCEAN'S 8

2018, 110 minutes, rated PG-13

Director:  Gary Ross

Cast:  Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Grifin Dunne

Synopsis:  Debbie Ocean gathers a crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City's yearly Met Gala.

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

The Library invites those who wish to practice speaking English to join our English Language Conversation Group, facilitated by Librarian Jennifer Ransom. This is a small, informal group of people that get together once a week to have conversations in English on a variety of topics.

Love knitting and/or crocheting? Just starting out and like having others to help you? Advanced and like working with compnay? Come join our group meeting every Thursday night! Help, advice, and chitchat will be fascilitated.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice. Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only.  Registration begins Monday, September 17 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, September 24 for non-residents.  Please make payment with cash, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library .  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Classes:  Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13 (skip Nov. 22)

Enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library, any time from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.   All skill levels welcome.

Enjoy a game of Scrabble with new friends at all levels, at the Station Branch!

Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

 Wondering which device to buy family and friends for the holidays?

 Want to learn how to use the fancy new tech gadget you received?

 Still can’t use your tech gifts from last year?

 Stop by the Main Library from 12:00 to 2:00 pm

 Thursdays, December 6 to 27.

 In Study Room 120      No appointment needed.

Love knitting and/or crocheting? Just starting out and like having others to help you? Advanced and like working with compnay? Come join our group meeting every Thursday night! Help, advice, and chitchat will be fascilitated.

This is the Makeup Class for November 15 that was postponed due to the snow.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

Enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library, any time from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.   All skill levels welcome.

Enjoy a game of Scrabble with new friends at all levels, at the Station Branch!

Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Come and learn the basics, perhaps just brush up on what you already know and help us crochet and knit for a cause!   

All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided, or bring your own from home.

Please call to register at ext. 232. 

Have your blood pressure checked by a clinical nurse from St. Francis Hospital, free of charge.

Hypertension affects an astounding one in four adult Americans. Also known as high blood pressure, this condition usually has no symptoms, which is why it is often called the “silent killer.”

No registration required. Will be held in the Reference area.

The Library invites those who wish to practice speaking English to join our English Language Conversation Group, facilitated by Librarian Jennifer Ransom. This is a small, informal group of people that get together once a week to have conversations in English on a variety of topics.

Love knitting and/or crocheting? Just starting out and like having others to help you? Advanced and like working with compnay? Come join our group meeting every Thursday night! Help, advice, and chitchat will be fascilitated.

Project Independence provides and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining socially active and healthy lives, including help with health related issues, caregiver support, transportation needs for shopping, doctor's appointments, food and nutrition, and access to venefit and financial assistance.

No registration required.

Performance Poets Association is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for local artists and brings original poetry and related arts to the public.

A featured poet will read for 20 minutes at each session, followed by an open-mic. 

The event is coordinated and facilitated by George Pafitis.

Registration not needed.

AARP Driver Safety has teamed up with The Hartford to develop a workshop to provide drivers with the necessary tools to navigate modern vehicle technology.  Smart DriverTEK is a new educational program that helps drivers to understand current and evolving vehicle safety technologies, how to use them and to recognize how these technologies might enhance their driving safety and extend their safe driving years.

Learn all about blind-spot detection systems, front-collision warning systems and more—and it’s free!

No fee.                                             

Alan Lichtenthal is an AARP Volunteer.

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

Join us for a laid back and relaxing two hours of coloring on Monday afternoons. We will play nice soft music, and supply pencils and coloring pages. All you have to do is come in, relax, and color. Let your stress just melt away.

Learn how to use your iPad or tablet, social media, Microsoft Office, smartphone apps, and more in a small group setting. Bring in specific questions and issues, or just learn the basics of technology. No registration required. 

With a humorous outlook, Jacqueline Becker takes on aging and its effects on every aspect of her life. From family and personal health to dead friends and the question of an afterlife, no topic is off limits in this down-to-earth book. n this collection of personal narratives, Becker explores where she is in life, where she's going, and where she wants to be, the spirit of the uphill battle to keep from feeling like you're over the hill.

Jacqueline Becker is a retired teacher and private tutor for reading and writing.  She has had over 20 articles appear in various publications. Through her writing, she explores themes in her life such as the aging process and its effects on her roles as a proud mother and grandmother.

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

Enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library, any time from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.   All skill levels welcome.

Enjoy a game of Scrabble with new friends at all levels, at the Station Branch!

Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Remembering Neil Simon

THE SUNSHINE BOYS

1975, 111 minutes, rated PG

Director:  Herbert Ross

Cast:  Richard Benjamin, George Burns, Walter Matthau

Synopsis:  Two vaudeville partners in a love-hate relationship for decades reunite for a television special.
 

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

See a Lantern Theatre Production of The Sunshine Boys on Sunday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library.

Come and learn the basics, perhaps just brush up on what you already know and help us crochet and knit for a cause!   

All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided, or bring your own from home.

Please call to register at ext. 232. 

What's "Your Gut" have to do with it? with Librarian Mimi Rabizadeh

Join librarian Mimi Rabizadeh as she discusses the latest research in medicine on health of the "Gut" and how it influences the brain, the immune system, and the overall health of individuals.  

Registration strongly suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055 exts. 218/219 or register online.

Remembering Neil Simon

THE SUNSHINE BOYS

1975, 111 minutes, rated PG

Director:  Herbert Ross

Cast:  Richard Benjamin, George Burns, Walter Matthau

Synopsis:  Two vaudeville partners in a love-hate relationship for decades reunite for a television special.
 

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

See a Lantern Theatre Production of the Sunshine Boys on Sunday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library.

The Library invites those who wish to practice speaking English to join our English Language Conversation Group, facilitated by Librarian Jennifer Ransom. This is a small, informal group of people that get together once a week to have conversations in English on a variety of topics.

Love knitting and/or crocheting? Just starting out and like having others to help you? Advanced and like working with compnay? Come join our group meeting every Thursday night! Help, advice, and chitchat will be fascilitated.

Project Independence provides and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining socially active and healthy lives, including help with health related issues, caregiver support, transportation needs for shopping, doctor's appointments, food and nutrition, and access to venefit and financial assistance.

The Yale Spizzwinks (?) is America’s first and oldest underclassman a cappella group! Since 1914, they have entertained audiences around the world with their unique blend of sweet harmony and tongue-in-cheek humor.  Zach Lee of the Spizzwinks (?) is a Great Neck alumnus.

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.  Please make payment with cash, charge card, check, or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Join us for a laid back and relaxing two hours of coloring on Monday afternoons. We will play nice soft music, and supply pencils and coloring pages. All you have to do is come in, relax, and color. Let your stress just melt away.

Learn how to use your iPad or tablet, social media, Microsoft Office, smartphone apps, and more in a small group setting. Bring in specific questions and issues, or just learn the basics of technology. No registration required. 

Daniel A. Grande, PhD will explore the different types of stem cells and how they can be used in the field of regenerative medicine.   Questions will be addressed including What is a stem cell? How do stem cells work?  What diseases have shown promise by the application of stem cell technology? 

Dr. Grande is Associate Professor, Center for Bioelectronic Medicine, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Director, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research  Associate Professor, Molecular Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

Allies in Wellness: Inspiration & Empowerment

Join Mimi Rabizadeh in a spiritual discussion on living creatively & accessing your higher consciousness..

Registration strongly suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055 exts. 218/219 or register online.

Enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library, any time from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.   All skill levels welcome.

Enjoy a game of Scrabble with new friends at all levels, at the Station Branch!

Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Remembering Neil Simon

THE GOODBYE GIRL

1977, 110 minutes, rated PG

Director:  Herbert Ross

Cast:  Quinn Cummings, Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason

Synopsis:  Story of a former actress and her nine-year-old daughter and the aspiring actor who lives with them
 

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

Come and learn the basics, perhaps just brush up on what you already know and help us crochet and knit for a cause!   

All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided, or bring your own from home.

Please call to register at ext. 232. 

Our busy lives pull us in many directions. Taking time to be still, present, and focused has many benefits. Meditation is a practice that strengthens our focus and attention, as well as releases stress to stay healthy.

Open to all skill levels. Please bring a mat or use our chairs.

Carolyn Carpentiere is passionate about mind-body health and it is her belief that it holds the solution to most all health problems. 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. She has studied at Kripalu in the Berkshires, Yoga International and the Open Center in NYC. She has passion for learning solutions to help people connect to their innate healing potential.  Carolyn teaches at gyms, clinical centers, corporations and privately in the NY area.

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

This program will cover the basic science behind making sauerkraut, why it’s good for you, and we’ll  teach you how to make it yourself. If you are interested in Old World food preservation, gut health, or fermentation in general, this is the class for you.  Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Scientifically known as zymology, it is the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. Beer, miso, sourdough, kefir, kimchi and many other delicious foods we love are the product of fermentation.

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

Remembering Neil Simon

THE GOODBYE GIRL

1977, 110 minutes, rated PG

Director:  Herbert Ross

Cast:  Quinn Cummings, Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason

Synopsis:  Story of a former actress and her nine-year-old daughter and the aspiring actor who lives with them
 

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

The Library invites those who wish to practice speaking English to join our English Language Conversation Group, facilitated by Librarian Jennifer Ransom. This is a small, informal group of people that get together once a week to have conversations in English on a variety of topics.

Love knitting and/or crocheting? Just starting out and like having others to help you? Advanced and like working with compnay? Come join our group meeting every Thursday night! Help, advice, and chitchat will be fascilitated.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.   Please make payment with cash, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Project Independence provides and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining socially active and healthy lives, including help with health related issues, caregiver support, transportation needs for shopping, doctor's appointments, food and nutrition, and access to venefit and financial assistance.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only at the Parkville Branch only.  Registration begins Wednesday, January 2.  Please make payment with cash, charge card, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Access your authentic voice and explore the power of imagination, self-expression and storytelling. New writers, professionals and everyone in between are welcome.  Sharing is encouraged but not required.

Published author Lynda Aron has taught writing workshops and book discussion groups for the past thirty years. She has taught in high schools, universities, community centers such as Gilda’s Club in Manhattan, her salon, and hospitals worldwide. As chairwoman of both public and private writing programs, she created and still advocates for developing authentic and creative writers. She is also an accomplished editor who guides participants with compassion and expertise.

Registration suggested beginning on Wednesday January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

Tai Chi is an internal form of martial art that is practiced for health and self-defense. Incorporating breathing with slow and fluid movements, the exercise connects the internal focus of the mind with the external control of the body.  Practicing Tai Chi ultimately leads to Improved Circulation, Better Balance, Greater Flexibility, Increased Energy and Reduced Tension.

Joseph Panico has been practicing martial arts for more than 15 years.  He began his Tai Chi training in 1997 at Red Dragon Kung Fu Center under Sifu Rafael Gomez and has been studying Tai Chi and Qigong extensively with Sifu Joseph Laracuenta since 2002. “Our goal is to live a long and healthy life.  By focusing on ourselves we get to improve the quality of our life.  And by expressing that quality outward we get to improve the lives of others.”Joseph has also won numerous awards at the US Open Martial Arts Championship in Queens, NY, has performed Tai Chi at Citi Field, and has appeared as a guest on the Project Independence Radio Show 88.1FM WCWP.

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.  Please make payment in cash, charge card, check or money order, made payable to "Great Neck Library."           

 Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.   

Learn how to use your iPad or tablet, social media, Microsoft Office, smartphone apps, and more in a small group setting. Bring in specific questions and issues, or just learn the basics of technology. No registration required. 

Enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library, any time from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.   All skill levels welcome.

Enjoy a game of Scrabble with new friends at all levels, at the Station Branch!

Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Remembering Neil Simon

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS

1986, 108 minutes, rated PG-13

Director:  Gene Saks

Cast:       Jason Alexander, Blythe Danner, Judith Ivey, Jonathan Silverman

Synopsis: A look back at growing up in the 1930s as a poor Jewish boy.
 

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

Come and learn the basics, perhaps just brush up on what you already know and help us crochet and knit for a cause!   

All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided, or bring your own from home.

Please call to register at ext. 232. 

Come to a demonstration of our Consumer Reports database on Thursday, January 24 at 2 pm at the Main Branch, led by one of our reference librarians.  Learn how to view product reviews, get up-to-date ratings on thousands of products and read CR's latest news.  Register by phone at 516-466-8055, ext. 218/219 or register online.

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.

Each year, eight topics are chosen by a panel of experts. This year we tackle critical issues from nuclear security to trade to the future of Europe.

Registration required.   Annual fee for all 8 sessions and the Briefing Book for the year is $10.00 for Great Neck residents, $20 for non-residents.

Call 466-8055, ext. 218, 219 or 254 for further information.

Remembering Neil Simon

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS

1986, 108 minutes, rated PG-13

Director:  Gene Saks

Cast:       Jason Alexander, Blythe Danner, Judith Ivey, Jonathan Silverman

Synopsis: A look back at growing up in the 1930s as a poor Jewish boy.
 

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

The Library invites those who wish to practice speaking English to join our English Language Conversation Group, facilitated by Librarian Jennifer Ransom. This is a small, informal group of people that get together once a week to have conversations in English on a variety of topics.

Love knitting and/or crocheting? Just starting out and like having others to help you? Advanced and like working with compnay? Come join our group meeting every Thursday night! Help, advice, and chitchat will be fascilitated.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.   Please make payment with cash, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Project Independence provides and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining socially active and healthy lives, including help with health related issues, caregiver support, transportation needs for shopping, doctor's appointments, food and nutrition, and access to venefit and financial assistance.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only at the Parkville Branch only.  Registration begins Wednesday, January 2.  Please make payment with cash, charge card, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Tai Chi is an internal form of martial art that is practiced for health and self-defense. Incorporating breathing with slow and fluid movements, the exercise connects the internal focus of the mind with the external control of the body.  Practicing Tai Chi ultimately leads to Improved Circulation, Better Balance, Greater Flexibility, Increased Energy and Reduced Tension.

Joseph Panico has been practicing martial arts for more than 15 years.  He began his Tai Chi training in 1997 at Red Dragon Kung Fu Center under Sifu Rafael Gomez and has been studying Tai Chi and Qigong extensively with Sifu Joseph Laracuenta since 2002. “Our goal is to live a long and healthy life.  By focusing on ourselves we get to improve the quality of our life.  And by expressing that quality outward we get to improve the lives of others.”Joseph has also won numerous awards at the US Open Martial Arts Championship in Queens, NY, has performed Tai Chi at Citi Field, and has appeared as a guest on the Project Independence Radio Show 88.1FM WCWP.

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.  Please make payment in cash, charge card, check or money order, made payable to "Great Neck Library."           

 Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.   

Join the conversation or just come and listen when Marla Matthews, social worker and television talk show host of The Relationship Journey, facilitates this growing discussion, social and support group meetup. We will meet at the Main Library.  If you are divorced, widowed, single, or an empty nester age 50 plus who would like a new beginning, come and be inspired to make new friends, network and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself.

No registration required.

A unique and powerful, yet playful stress management program that combines energetic, percussive drumming with calming guided imagery exercises to provide a lasting and powerful release of stress.

Robert Lawrence Friedman, MA, author of The Healing Power of the Drum, will teach specific and  clinically-provenexercises using rhythm instruments and hand drums to release internalized stress and increase energy. 

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.  Please make payment with cash, charge card, check, or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Join us for a laid back and relaxing two hours of coloring on Monday afternoons. We will play nice soft music, and supply pencils and coloring pages. All you have to do is come in, relax, and color. Let your stress just melt away.

Learn how to use your iPad or tablet, social media, Microsoft Office, smartphone apps, and more in a small group setting. Bring in specific questions and issues, or just learn the basics of technology. No registration required. 

Do you enjoy travel?   Do you love to go to theater, museums, performances?   Would you like to know how to save money or “go free” to some of your favorite entertainment and cultural experiences?  Fran Cohen will give you tips on how to do this.

Fran Cohen combines a multifaceted career in education, drama and writing, and creates dynamic participation lectures, workshops and discussions.

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

West Egg Book Club

January Title: Passing by Nella Larsen

When childhood friends Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield come across each other at a white-only restaurant, Irene learns her estranged friend has severed all ties to their African American community and is now married to a bigoted white man unaware of her heritage. Swinging between allure and repulsion, their revived relationship becomes a stage upon which questions of identity, sexuality, belonging, and self-invention play out.

Abrim with stifled desires, Nella Larsen's searing portrait of these women's inner cadences straddles the edges of things--communities, identities, races, and speech--and ultimately lands somewhere absolute and subversive: a place that defies categorization.

Please contact Reference early enough to obtain your copy of the book. Books may take 10 to 14 days to reach us from outside the Library.

Enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library, any time from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.   All skill levels welcome.

Enjoy a game of Scrabble with new friends at all levels, at the Station Branch!

Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Remembering Neil Simon

BILOXI BLUES

1988, 107 minutes, rated PG-13

Director:  Mike Nichols

Cast:       Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken

Synopsis: Eugene has been sent to boot camp where he encounters lots of new experiences.
 

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

Come and learn the basics, perhaps just brush up on what you already know and help us crochet and knit for a cause!   

All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided, or bring your own from home.

Please call to register at ext. 232. 

January 30, 2019

Last Days of Night by Graham Moore

A thrilling novel based on actual events, about the nature of genius, the cost of ambition, and the battle to electrify America.

New York, 1888. The miracle of electric light is in its infancy. Thomas Edison has won the race to the patent office and is suing his only remaining rival, George Westinghouse, for the unheard of sum of one billion dollars. To defend himself, Westinghouse makes a surprising choice in his attorney: He hires an untested twenty-six-year-old fresh out of Columbia Law School named Paul Cravath.

The task facing Cravath is beyond daunting. Edison proves to be a formidable, wily, and dangerous opponent. Yet this young, unknown attorney shares with his famous opponent a compulsion to win at all costs. How will he do it? As he takes greater and greater risks, he’ll find that everyone in his path is playing their own game, and no one is quite who they seem.

Copies of the book will be available to registered patrons for pick-up at the branch of their choice. Please register by the first of the month by phone at 516-466-8055, ext. 232 to guarantee receiving the book in time.

January's Selection: The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick

An enchanting first novel about love, madness, and Kenny G.

A New York Times bestseller, The Silver Linings Playbook was adapted into the Oscar-winning movie starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. It tells the riotous and poignant story of how one man regains his memory and comes to terms with the magnitude of his wife's betrayal.

Please make sure to join us for a screening of the movie adaptation on Thursday, February 7th at 1:30 in the Parkville Community room.  

Remembering Neil Simon

BILOXI BLUES

1988, 107 minutes, rated PG-13

Director:  Mike Nichols

Cast:       Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken

Synopsis: Eugene has been sent to boot camp where he encounters lots of new experiences.
 

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits

The Library invites those who wish to practice speaking English to join our English Language Conversation Group, facilitated by Librarian Jennifer Ransom. This is a small, informal group of people that get together once a week to have conversations in English on a variety of topics.

Love knitting and/or crocheting? Just starting out and like having others to help you? Advanced and like working with compnay? Come join our group meeting every Thursday night! Help, advice, and chitchat will be fascilitated.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.   Please make payment with cash, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Project Independence provides and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining socially active and healthy lives, including help with health related issues, caregiver support, transportation needs for shopping, doctor's appointments, food and nutrition, and access to venefit and financial assistance.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only at the Parkville Branch only.  Registration begins Wednesday, January 2.  Please make payment with cash, charge card, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

No registration required.

Tai Chi is an internal form of martial art that is practiced for health and self-defense. Incorporating breathing with slow and fluid movements, the exercise connects the internal focus of the mind with the external control of the body.  Practicing Tai Chi ultimately leads to Improved Circulation, Better Balance, Greater Flexibility, Increased Energy and Reduced Tension.

Joseph Panico has been practicing martial arts for more than 15 years.  He began his Tai Chi training in 1997 at Red Dragon Kung Fu Center under Sifu Rafael Gomez and has been studying Tai Chi and Qigong extensively with Sifu Joseph Laracuenta since 2002. “Our goal is to live a long and healthy life.  By focusing on ourselves we get to improve the quality of our life.  And by expressing that quality outward we get to improve the lives of others.”Joseph has also won numerous awards at the US Open Martial Arts Championship in Queens, NY, has performed Tai Chi at Citi Field, and has appeared as a guest on the Project Independence Radio Show 88.1FM WCWP.

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.  Please make payment in cash, charge card, check or money order, made payable to "Great Neck Library."           

 Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.   

February 2 at Main from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration and previously taken Basic 3D printing class or knowledge is required for this class.

Further your 3D Printing and design skill in this class by working with Tinkercad and Thingiverse to create more complexed objects. Basic 3D Printing Class or similar knowledge of using Tinkercad is required for the class.

Performance Poets Association is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for local artists and brings original poetry and related arts to the public.

A featured poet will read for 20 minutes at each session, followed by an open-mic. 

The event is coordinated and facilitated by George Pafitis.

Registration not needed.

All are invited to enjoy the Lantern Theatre Production of Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys.

The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon is a touching, funny and insightful comedy about relationships and aging.

Neil Simon,  prolific, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter,  created indestructible comedies -- including "The Odd Couple," "Barefoot in the Park," "The Sunshine Boys" and "Brighton Beach Memoirs" -- that made him one of the most successful writers in American history.

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

See our January Neil Simon movie tribute.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.  Please make payment with cash, charge card, check, or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Join us for a laid back and relaxing two hours of coloring on Monday afternoons. We will play nice soft music, and supply pencils and coloring pages. All you have to do is come in, relax, and color. Let your stress just melt away.

Learn how to use your iPad or tablet, social media, Microsoft Office, smartphone apps, and more in a small group setting. Bring in specific questions and issues, or just learn the basics of technology. No registration required. 

From its founding in 1624, New York City was a city of horses. By the 1900s five million people, skyscrapers, and automobiles began to drag the city into the 20th century. Robert Moses emerged as the man who single handedly transformed New York into the Empire City that President George Washington prophesied it would one day become. Moses, like his Biblical name, led New Yorkers from slavery to the horse to freedom in the Holy Land of the automobile between 1924 and 1975. Parkways crisscrossed Long Island, Expressways linked New York with nearby states, bridges and tunnels bound the five boroughs into one, two World’s Fairs made the city world famous, Lincoln Center was the nation’s cultural Mecca, and Jones Beach was the city’s new playground.

The Long Island Parkway System

Dr. Ronald Brown is an authority on the religious history of New York City. He has published three books on the subject; A Religious History of Flushing, Queens, Into the Soul of African-American Harlem, How New York Became the Empire City. He taught history and political science at Touro College since 1994 and world religions at the Unification Theological Seminary since 2002. He designed new classes in New York History and the religious history of New York for both institutions. He was a docent at the New-York Historical Society from 1992 to 2013,

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

AARP Tax Preparers will assist in preparing and filling simple Federal tax returns online. They will continue every Wednesday from 10-2 pm (last appointment 1pm) through Mid-April.

You must have an appointment and bring all relevant tax papers, including last year’s return.

Call the Parkville branch 466 8055 ext 273 for details or to make an appointment.

Enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library, any time from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.   All skill levels welcome.

Enjoy a game of Scrabble with new friends at all levels, at the Station Branch!

Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?

2018, 95 minutes, rated PG-13, Documentary

Director:  Morgan Neville

Cast:       Francois Clemmons, Kailyn Davis, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Negri, Fred Rogers

Synopsis: An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits

Come and learn the basics, perhaps just brush up on what you already know and help us crochet and knit for a cause!   

All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided, or bring your own from home.

Please call to register at ext. 232. 

Have your blood pressure checked by a clinical nurse from St. Francis Hospital, free of charge.

Hypertension affects an astounding one in four adult Americans. Also known as high blood pressure, this condition usually has no symptoms, which is why it is often called the “silent killer.”

No registration required. Will be held in the Reference area.

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

2012, 122 minutes, rated R

Director:   David O. Russell

Cast:        Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Tucker, Jacki Weaver

Synopsis:  Based on the bestselling book by Matthew Quick, the riotous and poignant story of how a man who has lost everything, his house, his job, his wife, reconnects with himself and creates his own silver linings from the bonds he forms with his family and friends.

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits.

WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?

2018, 95 minutes, rated PG-13, Documentary

Director:  Morgan Neville

Cast:       Francois Clemmons, Kailyn Davis, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Negri, Fred Rogers

Synopsis: An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.

Priority seating given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your library card or driver's license. Ten (10) minutes before the film begins, no seat may be held, and non-residents will be seated if space permits

The Library invites those who wish to practice speaking English to join our English Language Conversation Group, facilitated by Librarian Jennifer Ransom. This is a small, informal group of people that get together once a week to have conversations in English on a variety of topics.

Love knitting and/or crocheting? Just starting out and like having others to help you? Advanced and like working with compnay? Come join our group meeting every Thursday night! Help, advice, and chitchat will be fascilitated.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.   Please make payment with cash, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Project Independence provides and opportunities for seniors that enable them to live independently while maintaining socially active and healthy lives, including help with health related issues, caregiver support, transportation needs for shopping, doctor's appointments, food and nutrition, and access to venefit and financial assistance.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only at the Parkville Branch only.  Registration begins Wednesday, January 2.  Please make payment with cash, charge card, check or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Tai Chi is an internal form of martial art that is practiced for health and self-defense. Incorporating breathing with slow and fluid movements, the exercise connects the internal focus of the mind with the external control of the body.  Practicing Tai Chi ultimately leads to Improved Circulation, Better Balance, Greater Flexibility, Increased Energy and Reduced Tension.

Joseph Panico has been practicing martial arts for more than 15 years.  He began his Tai Chi training in 1997 at Red Dragon Kung Fu Center under Sifu Rafael Gomez and has been studying Tai Chi and Qigong extensively with Sifu Joseph Laracuenta since 2002. “Our goal is to live a long and healthy life.  By focusing on ourselves we get to improve the quality of our life.  And by expressing that quality outward we get to improve the lives of others.”Joseph has also won numerous awards at the US Open Martial Arts Championship in Queens, NY, has performed Tai Chi at Citi Field, and has appeared as a guest on the Project Independence Radio Show 88.1FM WCWP.

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.  Please make payment in cash, charge card, check or money order, made payable to "Great Neck Library."           

 Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.   

Dr. Pamela Levy, enjoys a rich and varied career as a musician. A graduate of The Juilliard School, she received a B.M.  and M.M., and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Manhattan School of Music. She is currently the Department Head of Fine and Performing Arts at Great Neck North High School and the director of the of the Manhattan Chorale at the Manhattan School of Music Precollege.

Registration suggested beginning Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 466-8055, ext. 208/254 or register online.

Learn yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques to bring balance, equilibrium and good health to your body and mind. Studies have shown that yoga and meditation have remarkable healing effects for those who practice.

Open to all levels, this 60 minute class will promote flexibility, strength and balance for your body and mind. Bring a yoga mat, meditation pillow to sit on, water bottle and small towel.  Dress in comfortable clothing.

Sharon Epstein, MS, E-RYT-500 has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Sharon loves teaching all levels and ages.  She teaches in yoga studios, synagogues, corporate offices, private homes, in hospitals, schools and camps. Sharon is a Great Neck resident.

$40 fee for entire series of 8 classes.  In-person registration only begins Wednesday, January 2 for Great Neck School District residents, and Monday, January 7 for non-residents.  Please make payment with cash, charge card, check, or money order payable to Great Neck Library.  Call 466-8055, ext. 254 for any further information.

Join us for a laid back and relaxing two hours of coloring on Monday afternoons. We will play nice soft music, and supply pencils and coloring pages. All you have to do is come in, relax, and color. Let your stress just melt away.