Free Tickets to Pippin
Tickets are available at the Circulation Desks of all Great Neck Library locations for the Levels Teen Center’s Spring 2019 production of the classic musical comedy Pippin, which will be performed from Thursday, May 16, to Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m. at Levels on the lower level of the Main Building; 516-466-8055, ext. 216, or levels@greatnecklibrary.org.
Saturday, May 11
Art Exhibit Opening
All are invited to the opening reception for Marion Gerrick Cohen’s art exhibit from 2 to 4 p.m. in Main’s lower lobby gallery. Her eclectic works will remain on display through May 28.
Sunday, May 12
Library Closings
All Great Neck Library locations will be closed for Mothers’ Day.
Monday, May 13
Epic Abstraction Visual Lecture
Professor Thomas Germano will present Epic Abstraction, a visual lecture relating to the exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at 2 p.m. in Main’s community room.
Board of Trustees Meeting
All are welcome and encouraged to attend the next regular meeting of the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees at 7:30 p.m. in Main’s large multipurpose room.
Tuesday, May 14
Opera Screening of Tosca
Join Gabe Chieco, founding member of the Great Neck Library’s Music Advisory Committee, when he hosts a screening of Tosca, a gorgeous new production with a stellar cast, at 2 p.m. in Main’s community room.
Craft for a Cause
Make a difference and earn community service by participating in craft and writing projects that impact youth, families, veterans and pets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Lakeville; Adam Hinz at 516-466-8055, ext. 246, or ahinz@greatnecklibrary.org.
Homework Helpers at Parkville
Homework help from high schoolers in a group setting is available for Grades K to 5 on Tuesdays through June 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Parkville; no registration needed. Check in at the reference desk; Adam Hinz, 516-466-8055, ext. 246, or ahinz@greatnecklibrary.org.
Wednesday, MAY 15
Movie Matinée at Main
The film, about Queens of the English throne and the bitter cost of power, will be shown at 2 p.m.
Mindfulness Meditation
All skill levels can join expert Carolyn Carpentiere for Mindfulness Meditation at 7:15 p.m. in Main’s community room. Bring a mat or use a library chair.
Thursday, MAY 16
Encore Film at Station
An encore of the Wednesday matinée will be shown at 2 p.m.
About DNA Tests
Join Patricia Ann Kellner, president of the DNA Genealogy Group of LI, and explore what you can learn from your DNA test results when she presents DNA Test: What’s It All About? at 2 p.m. in Main’s community room.
Friday, May 17
The Writer Within
Access your authentic voice and explore the power of imagination, self-expression and storytelling when author Lynda Aron facilitates this writing workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. in Main’s large multipurpose room.
To Friday, May 24
Prospective Candidates Search
For the 2019 Great Neck Library election on Oct. 28, prospective candidates are being sought for two seats expiring in January 2020—one on the Board of Trustees to fill Scott Sontag’s seat and one on the Nominating Committee to fill Patrick McDonnell’s seat. A nominee must be a member of the Great Neck Library Association by Oct. 7, 2019, at least 18 years old, a resident of the Great Neck School District and either be a valid library card holder or registered voter with the Nassau County Board of Elections. Send a letter and résumé to The Chair of the Nominating Committee, c/o The Director’s Office, Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Ave., Great Neck, NY 11023.
