Sunday, Dec. 23–Tuesday, Jan. 1
Levels Teen Center Closed
Levels will be closed during holiday break.
Monday, Dec. 24–Tuesday, Dec. 25
Christmas Library Closings
On Monday, Christmas Eve day, all Great Neck Library locations will open at 9 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. All locations will be closed on Tuesday for Christmas.
Wednesday, Dec. 26
Game Days at Main and Station
All skill levels are welcome to enjoy a game of chess on Wednesdays at the Main Library from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
All skill levels can play a game of Scrabble on Wednesdays at the Station Branch from 1 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 26–Thursday, Dec. 27
Crocheting and Knitting at Parkville
Students in grades one to six who know how to crochet or want to learn can join the Children’s Crochet Club each Wednesday at the Parkville Branch from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., where they can work on a project for themselves or earn community service hours by making an item to donate to a local charity. Materials will be provided. Advanced adults or those just starting out can enjoy help and chitchat every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Knitting and Crocheting Circle at Parkville.
Thursday, Dec. 27
Holiday Tech Time at Main
Get technology help at Main between 12 and 2 p.m. at a small, informal program in a study room. No appointment is needed. Contact cvanwickler@greatneck library.org or 516-466-8055, ext. 230.
Monday, Dec. 31– Tuesday, Jan. 1
New Year’s Library Closings
On Monday, New Year’s Eve day, all Great Neck Library locations will open at 9 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. All locations will be closed on Tuesday for New Year’s Day.
Thursday, Jan. 3
Blood Pressure Screenings
No registration is required to have your blood pressure checked for free by a clinical nurse from St. Francis Hospital from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Station Branch. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension affects an astounding one in four adult Americans and usually has no symptoms, which is why it is often called the “silent killer.”
Friday, Jan. 4
Socrates Salon with Ron Gross
Join conversation host Ron Gross for Socrates Salon when the discussion topic is Beyond New Year’s Resolutions: How Do We Really Change? at 3 p.m. in the Main Library large multipurpose room. Share your life experiences, knowledge and wisdom about subjects that matter, as participants move from small talk to big talk.
