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An Afternoon with An Afternoon with Amy Bloom Amy Bloom author of author of Away Away Sunday, May 6 at 2 pm Sunday, May 6 at 2 pm M M artin Fletcher has captivated television audiences for thirty-five years as a foreign correspondent. Now, he combines his own family’s history with meticulous research in this gripping story of a young Jewish family struggling to stay afloat after World War II. The List, his first novel, investigates an ignored and painful chapter in British history in a work which is both a breathless thriller of postwar sabotage and a heartrending and historically accurate portrait of an almost forgotten era. In The List, a sensitive, deeply touching, and impossible-to-forget story, Mr. Fletcher explores the themes of hope, prejudice, loss and love that make up the lives of all refugees everywhere. Martin Fletcher is a Special Correspondent with NBC News and formerly NBC’s Middle East correspondent and Tel Aviv Bureau Chief. He is one of the most respected and honored foreign correspondents in the history of American television news. Mr. Fletcher has covered every event of consequence – wars, revolutions, and natural disasters in the Middle East and Africa for the last 30 years. In his reporting, Mr. Fletcher has captured the facets and complexities of the country that are often ignored in news reports, yet tell a different, truer story. In his passionate and personal memoir, Breaking News, Fletcher recounted the tumultuous events of his life in broadcast news. In his more recent bestseller, Walking Israel: A Personal Search for the Soul of a Nation, he recounted his journey, by foot, along Israel’s coastline, from Lebanon to Gaza, an area with a dense history of endless conflict and biblical events. By referring to the historical background of today’s conflict, Martin Fletcher brings a depth of understanding and compassion that is unmatched. The news veteran has won five Emmys, an Overseas Press Club Citation for Excellence, and the DuPont Award. G G reat Neck native Amy Bloom, author of this year’s Great Neck Reads reat Neck native Amy Bloom, author of this year’s Great Neck Reads selection selection Away, Away, will appear at the Library on May 6th to discuss this will appear at the Library on May 6th to discuss this dazzling and panoramic novel. dazzling and panoramic novel. Away is the epic and intimate story of young Lillian Leyb. After her family is destroyed in a Russian pogrom, Lillian comes to America alone, determined to make her way in a new land. When word comes that her daughter, Sophie might still be alive, Lillian embarks on an odyssey that takes her from the world of the Yiddish theater on New York’s Lower East Side, to Seattle’s Jazz District, and up to Alaska, along the fabled Telegraph Trail toward Siberia. All of the qualities readers love in Amy Bloom’s work–her humor and wit, her elegant and irreverent language, her unflinching understanding of passion and the human heart–come together in the embrace of this brilliant novel, which is at once heartbreaking, romantic, and completely unforgettable. Amy Bloom grew up in Baker Hill and Kings Point, and was one of the editors of an underground newspaper called “The Rat” at North High School, before graduating in 1974. In addition to Away, Amy is the author of Love Invents Us, a novel set in Great Neck, and three collections of short stories. She was a nominee for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her stories have appeared in Best American Short Stories, Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards, and numerous anthologies here and abroad. She has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, among many other publications, and has won a National Magazine Award. She lives in Connecticut and taught at Yale University for the last decade. Formerly a practicing psychotherapist, Amy Bloom is currently Wesleyan University’s Writer-in-Residence. G reat N ec k L ibrary Book Sales/ Book Sales/ Book Signings/ Book Signings/ Book Raffles Book Raffles G G REAT REAT N N ECK ECK L L IBRARY IBRARY P P RESENTS RESENTS O O UR UR L L ITERARY ITERARY E E VENTS VENTS A A u tho utho r r s @ s@ GNL GN L Volume 30, Number 2 Quarterly Newsletter April/May/June 2012 Martin Fletcher Martin Fletcher author of author of The List The List and and Walking Israel Walking Israel Sunday, April 15 at 2 pm Sunday, April 15 at 2 pm Library News: Board President’s Column; Support Library Budget; Silent Auction; Author Visit; Playaway View Page 2 Library Events Calendar: April - June Pages 3 - 7 Teen Scene (Young Adults) Page 7 Levels Teen Center: (7 th grade to college age) & Junior Levels (5 th to 6 th grade) Page 8 Kids’ World: Pages 9 -11 Computer Classes/Lecture: Page 12 photo by Elena Seibert What’s Inside! Bringing the Great Neck Community Bringing the Great Neck Community Together Around One Great Book Together Around One Great Book Great Neck Great Neck READS Amy Bloom’s AWAY AWAY

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Page 1: Great Neck Library April/May/June Newsletter

An Afternoon with An Afternoon with Amy Bloom Amy Bloom

author ofauthor of AwayAwaySunday, May 6 at 2 pmSunday, May 6 at 2 pm

MM artin Fletcher has captivated television audiences for thirty-five years as a foreigncorrespondent. Now, he combines his own family’s history with meticulousresearch in this gripping story of a young Jewish family struggling to stay afloat

after World War II. The List, his first novel, investigates an ignored and painful chapter inBritish history in a work which is both a breathless thriller of postwar sabotage and aheartrending and historically accurate portrait of an almost forgotten era. In The List, a sensitive, deeply touching, and impossible-to-forget story, Mr. Fletcher explores the themesof hope, prejudice, loss and love that make up the lives of all refugees everywhere.

Martin Fletcher is a Special Correspondent with NBC News and formerly NBC’s Middle Eastcorrespondent and Tel Aviv Bureau Chief. He is one of the most respected and honored foreign correspondents in the history of American television news. Mr. Fletcher hascovered every event of consequence – wars, revolutions, and natural disasters in the MiddleEast and Africa for the last 30 years. In his reporting, Mr. Fletcher has captured the facets andcomplexities of the country that are often ignored in news reports, yet tell a different, truer story. In his passionate and personal memoir, Breaking News, Fletcherrecounted the tumultuous events of his life in broadcast news. In his more recent bestseller, Walking Israel: A Personal Search for the Soul of a Nation, he recountedhis journey, by foot, along Israel’s coastline, from Lebanon to Gaza, an area with a dense history of endless conflict and biblical events. By referring to the historical background of today’s conflict, Martin Fletcher brings a depth of understanding and compassion that is unmatched. The news veteran has won fiveEmmys, an Overseas Press Club Citation for Excellence, and the DuPont Award.

GG reat Neck native Amy Bloom, author of this year’s Great Neck Reads reat Neck native Amy Bloom, author of this year’s Great Neck Reads selection selection Away,Away, will appear at the Library on May 6th to discuss this will appear at the Library on May 6th to discuss this dazzling and panoramic novel.dazzling and panoramic novel.

Away is the epic and intimate story of young Lillian Leyb. After her family is destroyedin a Russian pogrom, Lillian comes to America alone, determined to make her way in anew land. When word comes that her daughter, Sophie might still be alive, Lillianembarks on an odyssey that takes her from the world of the Yiddish theater on NewYork’s Lower East Side, to Seattle’s Jazz District, and up to Alaska, along the fabledTelegraph Trail toward Siberia. All of the qualities readers love in Amy Bloom’swork–her humor and wit, her elegant and irreverent language, her unflinching understanding of passion and the human heart–come together in the embrace of this brilliant novel, which is at once heartbreaking, romantic, and completely unforgettable.

Amy Bloom grew up in Baker Hill and Kings Point, and was one of the editors of an underground newspaper called “The Rat” at North High School, before graduating in 1974. In addition to Away, Amy is the author of Love Invents Us, a novel set in Great Neck, and three collections of short stories.

She was a nominee for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her stories haveappeared in Best American Short Stories, Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards, and numerous anthologies here and abroad. Shehas written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, among many other publications, and haswon a National Magazine Award. She lives in Connecticut and taught at Yale University for the last decade. Formerly a practicing psychotherapist, Amy Bloom is currently Wesleyan University’s Writer-in-Residence.

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Martin FletcherMartin Fletcherauthor of author of The List The List andand Walking IsraelWalking Israel

Sunday, April 15 at 2 pmSunday, April 15 at 2 pm

Library News: Board President’sColumn; Support Library Budget;Silent Auction; Author Visit;Playaway View Page 2

Library Events Calendar: April - June Pages 3 - 7

Teen Scene (Young Adults) Page 7

Levels Teen Center: (7th grade to college age) & Junior Levels(5th to 6th grade) Page 8

Kids’ World: Pages 9 -11

Computer Classes/Lecture: Page 12

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As I start my term as President of the Board of Trustees of the Great Neck Library, I am looking forward to a veryproductive year. We already have several important initiatives underway. Our Building Advisory Committee,consisting of members of the public, trustees, and 4 community members with special expertise in construction, has been asked to recommend a scope and budget for the renovation of the Main Library. We are also planning to expand the Parkville Branch

to accommodate increasing usage. While our Library has always enjoyed widespread usage, I am especially

excited at the increase in the number of patrons who have become involved in planning for the Library’s future. They have shared their thoughts throughletters to the Board and to newspapers, through e-mails, and by attendingmeetings of the Board of Trustees and Library committees which are open to the public. I’d like to publicly thank all those who have participated – yourcontinued participation is the best way to guarantee that our Library will continue to meet your expectations.

Our world is shifting, and the way that people use their library is alsochanging. While some may plan a 10-minute trip to the library just to pick upa reserved book or to download the latest e-book, there are others who comefor programs and linger to enjoy a social moment with friends. Students whothink they can do all their research online may find that they benefit fromguidance offered by our research staff. Others come to use the computers orbring their laptops to use our wi-fi connection and to spend an afternoon in abeautiful setting. Even as we strive to continue the services that people are familiar with, we also strive to stay current with new technological devel-opments. I intend to do all I can to assure that our Library continues to offer ablend of traditional and innovative services in a fiscally responsible manner. In closing, I want to thank my fellow Trustees for their support in

electing me President. I would also like to thank the immediate Past-President, Janet Esagoff, for all her hard work. I would also like to welcomeour new Trustee, Fran Krupski. I know she will bring new ideas and new perspectives to the Board. 2012 will be a challenging year and I look forwardto building a Library that continues to meet the needs of Great Neck residentsof all ages and reflects the diverse intellectual, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.

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A Message from the Board President, Varda Solomon

IMPORTANT LIBRARY BUDGET DATES

Board of Trustees/Budget Hearing & Adoption Meeting:

Main Library Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 pm

Wanted: Prospective Candidates for theLibrary Board of Trustees and

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee of the Great Neck Library Association willbegin its search for prospective candidates for openings that will occur inJanuary 2013 on the Board of Trustees and the Nominating Committee. At the end of January 2013, terms will expire for two four-year seats on theBoard of Trustees currently held by Varda Solomon and Josie Pizer, andtwo three-year seats on the Nominating Committee currently held byMichael Fuller and Naomi Feldheim.Interested persons must be at least 18 years old and a member of the

Great Neck Library Association or a registered voter with the NassauCounty Board of Elections by the Record Date of October 1, 2012. If youwish to be considered as a candidate for any of the above seats, please senda letter and resume so stating by June 15, 2012 to: The Chair of the Nominating Committee, c/o The Great Neck Library,

159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023.

Addition to the Library’s Collection!

Look for our newest addition to our audio-visualcollection, “Playaway View.”These devices weigh only four ounces and

have pre-loaded videos for kids to enjoy. Thesmall screen in this device still allows for a high-quality viewing experience. It is equipped with its own speaker and an optional headphones jack.

These devices will start circulating from the Audio-Visual Department atMain. They circulate for 14 days. They can be renewed up to six timesunless they are on hold. They can be reserved and sent to a Branch. They may not be returned in the book drop. The fines are $1/day. The lost/damaged fees are $100 for the device, $15 for the adapter, $6 forthe case and $1 for the artwork.

Playaway View is available to Great Neck Library cardholders Please ask at A/V for more information

SUPPORT 2013 LIBRARY BUDGET

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Voter Registration Information:If you have voted in any school or general election since 2007, you arealready registered to vote.

Voter Registration: School days, 9 am - 4 pm through May 10, at Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville RoadQuestions about registration and/or absentee ballot information should be directed to 441-4020 on school days.

Where to Vote:Residents living South of the L.I.R.R. vote at the South High School, 341 Lakeville Road (south of the L.I.E.)Residents living North of the L.I.R.R. vote at theE.M. Baker School, 69 Baker Hill Road.

Authors@GNLAuthors@GNL welcomes welcomes Hilma WolitzerHilma Wolitzer

Thursday, June 7 at 7:30 pmThursday, June 7 at 7:30 pm

Hilma Wolitzer, author of the recently published, An Available Man,will appear at the Main Library to discuss her book. In this tender andfunny novel, award-winning author Wolitzer mines the unpredictablefallout of suddenly becoming single later in life, and the chaos and joys of falling in love the second time around. Ms. Wolitzer has written fiction and nonfiction for adults as well as for young readers. Publishingher first novel, Ending, at the age of 44, she was dubbed “the GreatMiddle-Aged Hope.” An Available Man is her 14th novel. Ms. Wolitzer is a recipient of Guggenheim and NEA fellowships,

and an Award in Literature from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. She has taught writing at the University of Iowa, New York University, and Columbia University. Hilma Wolitzer lives in New York City. (A book sale and signing will take place at the event)

Bids will be accepted for items in our silent auction from Wednesday, April 18 through Tuesday, April 24. Items to be bid on during the silent auction are:

Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogues, Dictionaries and other reference materials. A complete list of available books included in this sale will be posted at the Main Library and all branches on April 18. The Main Library will also be selling specially priced items for your purchasing pleasure.

Attention All Book Sale Enthusiasts!

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Sunday, April 1Sunday, April 1Main: NoRooz (Persian New Year) presents a Celebration with Musical Ensemble SABAClassical and folk singers, and instrumentalists whoplay traditional Iranian instruments. 3 pm

Tuesday, April 3Tuesday, April 3Station Branch: After Dark Book Group

The Namesake by Jhumpa LahiriGogol fits in neither with his Indianimmigrant parents, nor with hiswealthy educated friends. Led byLibrarian Kathleen Cotter. Registeronline, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 7 pm

Wednesday, April 4Wednesday, April 4Main: Film Matinee The Ides of March Duringthe frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohiopresidential primary, an up-and-coming campaign press secretary findshimself involved in a political scandalthat threatens to upend his candidate’sshot at the presidency. (2012, 101 minutes, rated R) 2 pm

Station Branch: Sunset Book Group The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri Led byLibrarian Kathleen Cotter. See April 3rd for book details. Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 4 pm

Thursday, April 5Thursday, April 5Parkville Branch: Project Independence SeniorDiscussion Group Thursdays April 5 – 26, May 3 - 31 The group is free of charge and will bemoderated by Robin Tovell-Toubal. To register call the Project Independence NNORC office at 516-869-7793. 11:30 am - 1 pm

Wednesday, April 11Wednesday, April 11Main: Film: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy At theheight of the Cold War, a precarious operation goes deadly wrong, and thehead of British Intelligence wonders ifa double agent is leaking vital secrets.Retired master spy George Smiley isthe only one who can be trusted toexpose one of their own. Or can he?(2011, 128 minutes, rated R) 2 pm

Lakeville BranchLakeville Branch: Great Neck Reads Book: Great Neck Reads BookDiscussion Discussion AwayAway by Amy Bloom by Amy Bloom Ledby Librarian Judy Snow. Register online, inperson, or call 466-8055, ext 232. 7 - 8 pm

MainMain: Great Neck Reads Opening Event : Great Neck Reads Opening Event Pieces of a Jewish PastPieces of a Jewish Past by Nancy K. Millerby Nancy K. MillerRenowned lecturer and author Nancy K. Millerwill discuss the movingly pieced-togetherstory of her family’s Eastern European

immigration, as presentedin her new memoir, WhatThey Saved: Pieces of a Jewish Past. Bydocumenting the story, sheexplores past generations of herfamily, learning about her family’sexperience during the Holocaust as well as earlier episodes of

anti-Semitism. Pieces of a Jewish Past is a meditationon the legacy of immigrants and their descendentsafter a century has passed, with themes similar tothose found in Amy Bloom’s novel, Away.Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 202.7:30 – 9 pm

Saturday, April 14Saturday, April 14Parkville Branch: AARP Defensive DrivingClass. Members $17, non-members $19.Refresher driving course and reduction in points or discount on insurance. Register online or call 466-8055 ext 273. (There will be additional classes: May 12 and June 9) 9:30 am–3:30 pm

Sunday, April 15Sunday, April 15Main: Authors@GNL is pleased to presentMartin Fletcher. See page 1 for details. 2 pm

Monday, April 16Monday, April 16MainMain: Great Neck Reads Musical: Great Neck Reads MusicalTour of Amy Bloom’s Tour of Amy Bloom’s Away Away withwithDeborah Karpel, chanteuse extraordinaireDeborah Karpel, chanteuse extraordinaireClassically trained and saucily seasoned vocalistDeborah Karpel will entertain and enlighten with asong-filled performance exploring the major themes

in this year’s Great Neck Readsbook, Away by Amy Bloom. Great Neck’s own Deborah Karpel,and pianist/accordionist Rachelle Garniez, will treat you to enchanting songs of the YiddishTheater, New York’s Lower EastSide, the continental U.S., and

Alaska, on a musical trip through Amy Bloom’senticing novel. 2 - 3:30 pm

Tuesday, April 17Tuesday, April 17Station BranchStation Branch: Great Neck: Great NeckReads Book Discussion Reads Book Discussion Amy Bloom’s Amy Bloom’s AwayAwayLed by Librarian Kathleen Cotter. Register online, inperson, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 7 – 8:30 pm

Wednesday, April 18Wednesday, April 18Main: Film My Week with Marilyn In the summer

of 1956, 23-year-old Colin Clarkworked as a lowly assistant on theset of The Prince and the Showgirl, thefilm that famously united SirLaurence Olivier and MarilynMonroe. When Colin’s diary account

was published, one week was missing. This is thestory of that week: an idyllic week in which heescorted a Monroe desperate to get away fromHollywood hangers-on and the pressures of work. (2011, 99 minutes, rated R) 2 pm

Thursday, April 19Thursday, April 19Station Branch: Private Eyes Detective FilmsThe Thin Man Starring William Powell andMyrna Loy Nick’s wife Nora urges himto resume his detective career to help awoman whose stepfather is accused ofmurder. (1934, 91 minutes) Limited seating. Doors open at 1:45 pm. 2 pm

Main: Maria Callas in Conversation and OperaRecital Part 1 Video Screening with introduction and commentary by Gabe ChiecoMaria Callas “La Divina”-- the Greatest OperaLegend of the 20th Century: This rare archivalfootage offers us a unique opportunity to view Maria Callas in a 1968 BBC candid interview with the notedcritic Lord Harewood at Callas’Paris apartment. Callas will alsobe seen and heard in a recital ofopera arias by Bizet, Verdi,Rossini and Gounod at the legendary Hamburg Concert of 1959. 2 pm

Saturday, April 21Saturday, April 21Main: Celebrate National Poetry Month - Annual Great Neck Poets Circle Readings The Poets Circle members come together to read theirpoetry and invitemembers of the audience for openreadings.George Pafitis, Presentation Coordinator.Enjoy an afternoon of poetry and light refreshments. 1 pm

Sunday, April 22Sunday, April 22Music at Main: Buddy Merriam & the BackRoads perform Traditional Bluegrass musicBuddy Merriam & Back Roads band will performtraditional and original bluegrass tunes that havehard drive, high energy. Buddy willperform on mandolin, accompanied bybanjo, string bass andvocals, fiddle andbass. An all-acousticbluegrass band,founded by BuddyMerriam in 1980. Buddy has played at The GrandOle Opry, Lincoln Center and other notable concerthalls and festivals. 2:30 – 4 pm

Monday, April 23 Monday, April 23 Main: Rabbi Marvin Tokayer – Pepper, Silk and Ivory: the Exotic Jews of China, Japan and India: Uncovering the Jewish Communitiesof the East After his ordination as a Rabbi,Marvin Tokayer served as United States Air ForceChaplain in Japan. Upon discharge he returned toTokyo to serve for eight years as the Rabbi for theJewish Community of Japan. He wrote 20 books in

Japanese, discovered literally the last of theChinese Jews; located along-lost Jewish cemeteryin Nagasaki; contributedto the Encyclopedia Judaica;served the needs of hiscongregation; and became spellbound by the threadsof a story which he beganpiecing together. His

investigation of the facts took him throughout Asia,to Israel and Washington D.C. as he searched fordocuments and tracked down the people, bothJewish and Japanese, who had taken part in the rescue of Jews from the Holocaust. (Join Rabbi Tokayer on May 14th for his continueddiscussion of his Far East experience.) 2 – 3:30 pm

Station Branch: Monday Book Club The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman is a true story of how the Warsaw Zoo saved hundreds ofpeople from Nazi hands. Led by Librarian Judy Snow. Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 4 – 5 pm

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April To register for Library programs online click the Program Registration button on our homepage www.greatnecklibrary.org. For programs requiring registration call 466-8055, ext 202 or 219 for the Main Library; ext 233 for Station Branch; ext 232 for Lakeville Branch; or ext 273 for Parkville Branch.

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Tuesday, April 24 Tuesday, April 24 continuedcontinuedMain: Speakers in the Humanities Lecture byAnthony Robins: Art Deco New York – From theChrysler Building to the Grand Concourse In New York, Art Deco evolved through a series of Manhattan skyscrapers into the city’s chief

architectural language. New York’sDeco buildings today survive asprized remnants of a distant-yet-modern past that still helps todefine the city’s visual identity.This lecture covers the great skyscrapers of architects RaymondHood, William Van Alen, Ely

Jacques Kahn, and Ralph Walker, including theDaily News, Empire State, Irving Trust, GeneralElectric, American Radiator, Barclay-Vesey, RCABuildings and more. This Speakers in the Humanitiesevent, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Councilfor the Humanities, a state affiliate of the NationalEndowment for the Humanities. 2 pm

Wednesday, April 25Wednesday, April 25Main:Main: Great Neck Reads FilmGreat Neck Reads FilmScreening Screening The Komediant The Komediant The glory days of the Yiddish stageare brought to life in this funny/sadsaga of a legendary theatrical family,the Bursteins. The film features rarearchival footage and interviews withYiddish stage veterans. Documentary.English,Yiddish and Hebrew with subtitles. (2004, 81 minutes, not rated) 2 pm

Lakeville Branch: Wednesday Night BookDiscussion March by Geraldine Brooks is a

riveting account of a soldier wholeaves behind his family to aid theUnion cause in the Civil War. Led by Librarian Judy Snow. Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 232. 7 – 8 pm

Thursday, April 26Thursday, April 26Parkville BranchParkville Branch: Great Neck: Great NeckReads Book Discussion Reads Book Discussion Away Away by by Amy BloomAmy Bloom Led by Librarian Jayne Alexander. No registration required. 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Main:Main: Great Neck Reads TravelGreat Neck Reads TravelLecture, Armchair Traveler’sLecture, Armchair Traveler’sAlaska Alaska Take a virtual tour of Alaskawith Jessica Ley, world traveler extraordinaire. Youwill experience breathtaking scenery and gorgeousviews, while learning about the state’s history. This program will include a discussion of the fabled Telegraph Trail,which is followed bythe intrepid heroine of Amy Bloom’s novelAway as she walkedtoward Siberia.2 – 3:30 pm

Friday, April 27Friday, April 27Main: Socrates’ Salon hosted by Ron GrossCan Human Kind Become Less Violent? 3 pm

Sunday, April 29Sunday, April 29Main: Steve Adelson Trio in Celebration of JazzAppreciation Month Steve Adelson,Master Musician and Long Beach JazzFestival Producer, performs on theunique Chapman Stick. Steve and histrio will perform jazz, pop, and Latinsongs as well as original composi-tions. The band will give a short tutorial and Steve will explain hisinstrument, The Stick, a major 20th century musicalinvention by Emmett Chapman. 2 pm

Monday, April 30Monday, April 30Main: Meet Author Gerald Chatanow Another Time, Another Place: a neighborhood remembered by Gerald Chatanow and Bernard D. Schwartz The Brownsville/East NewYork neighborhood of the 1930’s, 40’sand 50’s is now but an almost fadedmemory, a “time warp” as it were,comprising the memories andexperiences of countless Jewish,Italian, Russian and German immigrants and their children.Today it is a neighborhood that hasbeen eviscerated and exists only as ageographic locale. Through the collective memories of the famous andthe not-so-famous, Jerry Chatanow andBernie Schwartz have elicited andchronicled a treasure trove of anecdotes andremembrances that bring back to life a once vibrantand exhilarating neighborhood. (Book signing) 2 pm

May Tuesday, May 1Tuesday, May 1MainMain: Great Neck Reads Bayview: Great Neck Reads BayviewBook Club Discussion, Book Club Discussion, Away Away bybyAmy Bloom Amy Bloom Led by Librarian Janet Schneider.Register online or call 466-8055, ext 241. 1 pm

Station Branch: After Dark Book Group Olive Kitteridge by ElizabethStrout Stories of small-town Mainelife are centered around a retiredteacher. Pulitzer Prize. Led by Librarian Kathleen Cotter. Register online, in person, or call

466-8055, ext 233. 7 pm

Wednesday, May 2Wednesday, May 2Main: The Music Game Part 2 Film/MusicHistorian Morton Dennis Wax The history and success of LI talent (performers, composers, producers) who influencedthe culture of the U.S. and the world.Former Great Neck resident CharlieChaplin wrote songs including“Smile” recorded by Nat KingCole. Music clips and unknownfacts about Ellie Greenwich (Be My Baby), Billy Joel, Perry Como, Harry Chapin, The Chordettes (Mr. Sandman), AndyWilliams, The Weavers, andthe Everlys all with careerroots on Long Island.2 – 3:30 pm

Wednesday, May 2 Wednesday, May 2 continuedcontinuedStation Branch: Sunset Book Group OliveKitteridge by Elizabeth Strout See May 1st forbook details. Librarian Kathleen Cotter. Registeronline, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 4 pm

Thursday, Thursday, MMay 3ay 3Station Branch: Private Eyes Detective Films The Maltese Falcon StarringHumphrey Bogart and Mary Astor. SamSpade investigates his partner’s death ashe is also drawn into the dangeroussearch for a bird statuette. (1941, 100 minutes) Limited seating. 2 pm

Main: A Lecture/Discussion by Judge Jack B.Weinstein Judge Jack B. Weinstein is a championin the fight for an independent judiciary. As a federal district judge (and later chief judge) for theEastern District of New York, hehas written, lectured, and testifiedabout the importance of fosteringstrong, free-thinking jurists in theU.S. courts. Weinstein’s independ-ence has manifested itself in hisinnovative approach to the organ-ization and disposition of mass tort cases; he hasbeen a central figure in mass tort litigation relatedto subjects such as the chemical known as AgentOrange. Still a watchdog for those in society mostvulnerable to exploitation, he is the author of aleading treatise on evidence and numerous articlesand books, and is one of the most influential livingjudges in America. 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 5Saturday, May 5Parkville Branch: Sell Your Gold and SilverWith Gold and Silver prices sky high many of usare looking at our unused jewelry and thinking of turning it into cash. Before you sell, find out whatyou need to know. Register online or call 466-8055, ext 273. 11 am – 1 pm

Sunday, May 6Sunday, May 6Parkville Branch: Sunday Brunch Come renewyour relationship with your Library over a lightbrunch. Want to renew your Library card or learnhow to use the Internet? Come visit, see what’snew, bring your Kindle, Nook or IPad. No registration required. 1 - 3 pm

MainMain: Great Neck Reads : Great Neck Reads Highlight Event: An AfternoonHighlight Event: An Afternoonwith author of with author of Away,Away, Amy Bloom.Amy Bloom.See page 1 for details. See page 1 for details. 2 pm 2 pm

Tuesday, May 8Tuesday, May 8MainMain: Great Neck Reads : Great Neck Reads Closing Event: Speakers in theClosing Event: Speakers in theHumanities Lecture by Prof. Daniel SoyerHumanities Lecture by Prof. Daniel SoyerIn 1942, a collaboration between the YIVO Institutefor Jewish Research and a group of 223 “ordinary”immigrants became a collection of autobiographiesthat describe life in the old country and in the new.From shop workers to housewives,the writers cover the political andsocial developments of the time, aswell as everyday existence. They aregreat stories by people whose lives mirror Jewish and world history of the late 19th and early20th centuries. This Speakers in the Humanities event, which is free and opento the public, is made possible through the support of the NewYork Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of theNational Endowment for the Humanities. 2 - 3:30 pm

EVENTS CALENDAREVENTS CALENDARTo register for Library programs online click the Program Registration button on our homepage www.greatnecklibrary.org. For programs requiring registration call 466-8055, ext 202 or 219 for the Main Library; ext 233 for Station Branch; ext 232 for Lakeville Branch; or ext 273 for Parkville Branch.

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Wednesday, May 9Wednesday, May 9Main: Film J. Edgar J. Edgar Hoover was headof the FBI for nearly 50 years. Hooverwas feared, admired, reviled, andrevered, a man who could distort thetruth as easily as he upheld it. Hismethods were at once ruthless andheroic, with the admiration of theworld his most coveted prize. Butbehind closed doors, he held secrets that wouldhave destroyed his image, his career, and his life.(2011, 137 minutes, rated R) 2 pm

Thursday, May 10Thursday, May 10Main: Maria Callas In Conversation and OperaRecital Part 2 Video Screening with introduction and commentary by Gabe Chieco

In this 1965 conversation with criticBernard Gavoty, Callas, with herSagittarian directness, provides rareinsight into the legendary diva’spersonality and interpretations ofher portrayals of Norma, Tosca,Traviata, and others. Callas performsa selection of arias by Verdi, Rossini,

and Bellini from the legendary Hamburg Concert of 1962. 2 pm

Saturday, May 12Saturday, May 12Parkville Branch: AARP Defensive DrivingClass. Members $17, non-members $19.To register, call Parkville at 466-8055, ext 273 fordetails. (Next class: June 9) 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Monday, May 14Monday, May 14Main: Rabbi Marvin Tokayer – The heroicescape to China and Japan during theHolocaust; the untold story of the Japaneseand Jews during World War IIThe Library welcomes back RabbiTokayer as he continues his discus-sion about his experience in the FarEast. Upon discharge he returned toTokyo to serve for eight years asthe Rabbi for the Jewish Community of Japan. When Rabbi Tokayer arrived in Japan, the community of Tokyo was comprised of under 1,000Jews, with a smaller community in Kobe. This wasa community with its roots born in the ravages ofwar. The congregation was made up of Jews fromSiberia, Russia, Europe and Iraq. As a community,members introduced themselves as Manchurian orJapanese, with family roots that traced the historyof the Jewish people in Asia as far back to eventssuch as the establishment of the Trans-Siberian railway or even to early days of Jewish merchantswho moved in and out of China, bridging two thenvery far off worlds. 2 – 3:30 pm

Tuesday, May 15Tuesday, May 15Main: Surf Avenue - A one-man play performedby actor Stephen Axelrod Surf Avenue (formerlyMy Arrow of Light) is both a delicatecomedy and a hard assessment of thetough space between dreams andfruition. The author takes the audienceon a trip from his tough childhood inQueens, to life in the Marine Corps, toan insider’s place on the New YorkStock Exchange – and even to theset of Law and Order. The play is amemoir of life that moves fromconfusion to light. 2 pm

Wednesday, May 16Wednesday, May 16Main: Filmmaker Marino Amoruso presents hisfilm and discussion: The Life ofMarilyn Monroe Narrated by JohnHouston, it features incredible earlyfootage of Marilyn, including her daysas a model and home movies of her asa young girl. It includes numerousinterviews with those who knew herbest, plus clips from her best films, and manynewsreel segments from throughout her tragic life.A must for Marilyn fans. (50 minutes) 2 – 3:30 pm

Thursday, May 17Thursday, May 17Station Branch: Private Eyes Detective FilmsRear Window Starring James Stewart and Grace

Kelly. Photographer Jeff, confined athome with a broken leg, becomes sus-picious of a neighbor whose wife ismissing. (1954, 112 minutes) Limited seating. Doors open at 1:45 pm. 2 pm

Friday, May 18Friday, May 18Main: Socrates’ Salon hosted by Ron GrossYour thoughts, ideas, experiences, and opinions arewarmly welcome, as some of Great Neck’s sharpestminds tackle provocative topics which will beannounced one month in advance. 3 pm

Sunday, May 20Sunday, May 20Music at Main: Sunday Music Recital - You areinvited to an afternoon filled with the soundsof opera performed by the graduate studentsof the Mannes College The New School forMusic. The individuals who willperform are students at theMannes College The New Schoolfor Music who are pursuing theirmasters in opera in the school’sgraduate program. Mannes, celebrating its 93rd year, is a classical music conservatory dedicated to providinga comprehensive, world-class education to aspiring musicians via its undergraduate and graduate programs. 2:30 – 4:00 pm

Monday, May 21Monday, May 21Station Branch: Monday Book Club Bel Canto

by Ann Patchett When terroristsseize hostages at an embassy party, anunlikely group of people are throwntogether. Led by Librarian Judy Snow.Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 4 – 5 pm

Tuesday, May 22Tuesday, May 22Main: Prof. Ira Epstein - The Comedy of Abbottand Costello Bud Abbott and Lou Costello formeda popular comedy duo whose work in vaudeville,radio, film and televisionmade them one of themost popular teams in thehistory of comedy. Theirpartnership lasted morethan two decades and wasnoted for their uniquechemistry and superb comedic timing. This lecturewill examine their routines and analyze theircomedic elements by means of numerous audiovisual clips. A question and answer periodwill be provided. 2 – 3:30 pm

Tuesday, May 22 Tuesday, May 22 continuedcontinuedMain: Book Group Leaders’/Avid Readers’ Book Swap Librarians KathleenCotter and Jonathan Aubrey invitebook group leaders, passionatereaders, and anyone else whowants good book suggestions toour second Book Swap. Librarians will present anddiscuss numerous books in many genres that areworthy of notice by individuals and book groups.Attendees can bring their own suggestions forbooks that just can’t be put down. Refreshments willbe served. Register online or call 466-8055, ext 219. 7 – 8 pm

Wednesday, May 23Wednesday, May 23Main: Film Matinee Hugo is an orphan boy wholives a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station.

When Hugo encounters a brokenmachine, an eccentric girl, and thecold, reserved man who runs the toyshop, he is caught up in a magical,mysterious adventure that could putall of his secrets in jeopardy. (2011, 126 minutes, rated PG) 2 pm

Tuesday, May 29Tuesday, May 29Main: Bayview Book Club will discuss LongIsland Reads 2012 selection, The Lost Wife byAlyson Richman In conjunctionwith Long Island Reads, we will bediscussing The Lost Wife. The booktells the story of a love affair begunin pre-World War II Prague, inter-rupted by fear and hatred. The bookhas been called the “Sophie’s Choice ofthis generation.” Led by LibrarianMargery Chodosch. Register online or call 466-8055,ext 241. 1 - 2 pm

Wednesday, May 30Wednesday, May 30Main: Film Matinee Melancholia In this

beautifully filmed movie about theend of the world, Justine and Michaelare celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of hersister Claire and brother-in-law John.A planet called Melancholia is heading directly toward Earth andthreatening to collide. Meanwhile,

tensions are mounting and relationships are frayingas the family deals with their fears. (2011, 135 minutes, rated R) 2 pm

Lakeville Branch: WednesdayNight Book Discussion Sweet andLow by Rich Cohen is a fascinatingbiography of the inventor of thesugar packet. Led by Librarian Judy Snow. Registeronline, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 232. 7 – 8 pm

Thursday, May 31Thursday, May 31Parkville Branch: BookDiscussion A Girl Named Zippy by Haven Kimmel Haven Kimmel’sstraight-shooting portrait of herchildhood is a witty and lovingly toldmemoir of the innocent post-warperiod laced with dead-on observa-tions and moments of sheer joy. Led by LibrarianJayne Alexander. Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 271. 1:30 – 2:30 pm

To register for Library programs online click the Program Registration button on our homepage www.greatnecklibrary.org. For programs requiring registration call 466-8055, ext 202 or 219 for the Main Library; ext 233 for Station Branch; ext 232 for Lakeville Branch; or ext 273 for Parkville Branch.

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Sunday, June 3Sunday, June 3Music at Main: Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble– Sally Shorrock, fluteand director; Karen Linquist, harp;Bryony Stroud-Watson,violin; Veronica Salas,viola and BernardTamosaitis, cello Canta Libre founded in2002 by flutist Sally Shorrock has been acclaimed byaudiences throughout the Northeast, with regularperformances in Connecticut, Westchester andLong Island. They appear at the Music Festival ofthe Hamptons as well as Bargemusic. Many of themusicians have performed and toured internation-ally with appearances at major festivals, includingAspen, Spoleto and Tanglewood. 2:30 – 4 pm

Monday, June 4Monday, June 4Main: R.J. Cutler Film Screening of War RoomCelebrate filmmaker, producer and former Great

Neck resident R.J. Cutler’s visit to theLibrary on Monday, June 11th, andhis career and accomplishments bycoming to see his breakthrough film.The War Room is a critically acclaimed documentary about the Clinton forPresident Campaign, focusing on

the high stakes exploits of spin doctors JamesCarville and George Stephanopoulos, and featuringnumerous prominent politicians, pundits, andexperts. The film was produced by R.J., and directed by D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. Itwas nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentaryof 1993. The Library will also show The SeptemberIssue, which R.J. directed, on June 18th. 7:30 pm

Tuesday, June 5Tuesday, June 5Main: Art Lecture/Slide Presentation by NassauCounty Museum of Art Docent,Lucille Packard — RichardAvedon Photographer ofInfluence Richard Avedon - anAmerican photographer who ishighly regarded for revolutionizingthe genre of portraiture and a photographic artist who changedthe face of fashion photography. 2 – 3:30 pm

Station Branch: After Dark Book Group The Three Weissmanns of Westport byCathleen Schine After 50 years of marriage,

Betty’s husband leaves her, and soonher adult daughters join her at herWestport cottage. Led by LibrarianKathleen Cotter. Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 7 pm

Wednesday, June 6Wednesday, June 6Main: Film The Artist In 1927 George Valentin isa silent movie superstar. However, the advent ofthe talkies will kill his career and hewill sink into oblivion. For youngextra Peppy Miller, it seems the sky’sthe limit as major movie stardomawaits. Though their careers are taking different paths their destinieswill become entwined. (2011, 100 minutes, rated PG-13) 2 pm

Wednesday, June 6 continuedStation Branch: Sunset Book Group The ThreeWeissmanns of Westport by Cathleen SchineSee June 5th for book details. Register online, inperson, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 4- 5 pm

Thursday, June 7 Thursday, June 7 Main: The Perfect Fool and the Second Man -Ed and Keenan Wynn in Great Neck presentedby Travis Stewart Two of the more colorful

denizens of Great Neck in the early20th century were the greatBroadway and radio clown Ed Wynn(a.k.a. “the Fire Chief” and “thePerfect Fool”) and his son, well-

known TV and screen character-actorKeenan. Come hear about their remarkable stage and screen career andthe tumultuous lives they lived in theirpalatial Great Neck mansion Wynngate.

TravS.D., author of No Applause, Just Throw Money:The Book That Made Vaudeville Famous will spin theyarns, with copious video and audio clips, andmaybe a visit from the ghost of Ed Wynn himself! 2 – 3:30 pm

Main: Authors @GNL is pleased to welcomeHilma Wolitzer, author of An Available Man. See page 2 for details. 7:30 pm

Saturday, June 9Saturday, June 9Parkville Branch: AARP Defensive DrivingClass. To register, call Parkville at 466-8055, ext 273for details. 9:30 am–3:30 pm

Sunday, June 10Sunday, June 10Music at Main: Leonard LehrmanCommemorates Claude Debussy’s 150thBirthday (1862-1918) Soprano Helene Williamsand pianist/composer Leonard Lehrman will present a recital featuring Debussysongs, including “Beau Soir” and “Ilpleure dans mon coeur” along withsome of the composer’s most belovedpiano music, from the “Golliwogg’sCakewalk”, “Claire de Lune” and“Pour le Piano.” Program will openwith a new transcription of Debussy’s “En Bateau”and will close with a setting of Debussy’s own textfrom “Monsieur Croche: anti-dilettante,” both byDr. Lehrman. There will be texts of English translations. 2:30 pm

Monday, June 11Monday, June 11Main: An Evening with Filmmaker/ProducerR.J. Cutler Great Neck native, filmmaker and producer R.J. Cutler will discuss his experiences asa writer/ director/ producer ofdocumentaries, theater, film andtelevision, and his memories ofgrowing up in Great Neck in the60’s and 70’s. R.J. Cutler is theOscar-nominated and EmmyAward-winning director of the acclaimed documentaries The September Issue and A PerfectCandidate. He has also produced many other documentaries (The War Room, Thin), and has executive produced over 20 non-fiction TV series,including the acclaimed programs American High,Freshman Diaries, The Residents and 30 Days. R.J.recently began work on his first fiction TV series forABC, Nashville, set against the backdrop of theNashville music scene. 7:30 – 9 pm

Tuesday, June 12Tuesday, June 12Main: Author Talk by Anne Hosansky Ten Women of Valor Anne Hosansky will talk

about her book, Ten Women ofValor that features the first tenBiblical heroines uniquely speakingin their own voices for the first time. Ranging from indomitableSarah to sensuous Queen Esther,they reveal how they manage to triumph in a male-dominatedworld. Candidly they confide

feelings of ambition, passion and sibling rivalry.Book Signing. 2 pm

Wednesday, June 13Wednesday, June 13Main: Film The Iron Lady A surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher, the first andonly female Prime Minister of theUnited Kingdom. One of the 20th century’s most famous and influential women, Thatcher camefrom nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to beheard in a male-dominated world. (2011, 105 minutes, rated PG-13) 2 pm

Main: Great Neck Historical Society welcomesactress Shirley Romaine in a dramatic presentation - That Place, Those Times Ms. Romaine celebrates writerswho have lived, worked andproduced some of their bestwork in Great Neck. Includedare: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ring Lardner,Herman Wouk, George M. Cohan,Muriel Spanier, Ellen Lesser, Lila Zeiger, Harriet Zinnes,Florence Grossman, ReginaReibstein and George Bogin. 7:30 – 9 pm

Thursday, June 14Thursday, June 14Station Branch: Private Eyes Detective Films

Chinatown Starring Jack Nicholson,Faye Dunaway. Gittes investigates acheating husband, and becomes tangled in the politics of water andthe secrets of a powerful family.(1974, 130 minutes) Limited seating.Doors open at 1:45 pm. 2 pm

Monday, June 18Monday, June 18Main: R.J. Cutler Film Screeningof The September Issue R.J. directed The September Issue(2009). This internationallyacclaimed documentary chroniclesVogue magazine’s uncompromising and powerful editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Thefilm follows Vogue’s preparations for its mammoth2007 fall-fashion issue. R.J. was able to secureunprecedented access to Vogue and Ms. Wintour forthis probing and evocative film. 7:30 pm

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Tuesday, June 19Tuesday, June 19Main: Shenole Latimer presents: What’s All That Jazz About

Join musician, composer, educator and Saxophonist,Shenole Latimer for a combined lecture and performancehighlighting the history of jazz. This presentation will feature live performance, entertaining demonstrations,some discussion, and examples given from significantsound recordings from several Jazz greats including:

Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Chick Corea. There will be a Q&A segment at the end of the program. 2 – 3:30 pm

Wednesday, June 20Wednesday, June 20Main: Film The Descendants Matt King is an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine hispast and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement withhis young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sellthe family’s land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries. (2011, 115 minutes, rated R) 2 pm

Friday, June 22Friday, June 22Main: Socrates’ Salon hosted by Ron Gross Your thoughts, ideas, experiences, and opinions are warmly welcome, as some of Great Neck’ssharpest minds tackle provocative topics which will be announced one month in advance. 3 pm

Monday, June 25Monday, June 25Station Branch: Monday Book Club March by Geraldine Brooks See April 25 for book details. Led by Librarian Judy Snow. Register online orcall 466-8055, ext 233. 4 – 5 pm

Wednesday, June 27Wednesday, June 27Main: Film War Horse Set in England and Europe during WWI, the film is about the friendship between a horse namedJoey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets.(2011, 146 minutes, rated PG-13) 2 pm

Lakeville Branch: Wednesday Night Book Discussion The Three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine See June 5 for book details. Led by Librarian Judy Snow. Register online or call 466-8055, ext 232. 7 – 8 pm

Thursday, June 28Thursday, June 28Parkville Branch: Book Discussion Man In The Woods by Scott Spencer

For decades Scott Spencer has written acclaimed and admirednovels about love, desire and salvation. In his latest book, Man In The Woods, Paul Phillips, a loner guided by his own strictcode of ethics, commits a crime under desperate circumstances.The only witness is a mixed-breed dog. Thrown into a world ofviolence, and propelled on an intense journey of self-awarenessand moral uncertainty, Paul experiences unrelenting guilt, andultimately, redemption. Led by Librarian Jonathan Aubrey.

Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 202. 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Paint Your Own Masterpiece Art WorkshopMonday, April 23 at Main Library from 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Join an instructor from the Long Island Children’s Museum and paint yourown masterpiece using high quality materials and canvases. Registrationstarts on Monday, April 2 at 9 am. The program is made possible by a generous grant from The Willem de Kooning Foundation.

Babysitter Training ClassThursday, May 10 at Parkville Branch from 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Be the best babysitter on the block with training in infant and child care.Plus, you’ll gain the confidence you need to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation. This three hour course is fun, and fast paced with hands-on activities, role-playing, and lively discussions.Each participant will receive a course completion certificate. Registrationstarts on Monday, April 16 at 9 am. The class is funded with the generoussupport of the Adolf and Aida Snow Endowment.

An Evening Presentation of Performing Arts College InformationMonday, May 21 at Main Library from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

No registration required

Teens and their parents are invited to a lively presentation and discussionon the unique aspects of the performing arts college search with Amy Goldin, of COPA, Inc.: College Options in the Performing Arts. Ms. Goldin will offer cutting edge information, guidance, and support

to performing arts students and their families. Topics will include types ofschools and performing arts degrees, finding schools that “fit”, what to lookfor, questions to ask, the performing arts application, the audition/portfo-lio/artistic review process, college visit tips, and much more.Amy Goldin, B.S., M.S. has been involved in guiding students in the col-

lege search process for more than 20 years.

Teen Summer Program: “Own the Night”Monday, June 25 to Monday, August 20

Read books, write mini-reviews, and receive prizes. The more books youread and review, the more chances for bonus raffle prizes. Register, write reviews, read reviews by Great Neck teens, and find out

about upcoming Young Adult programs from Teen Pages on the Librarywebsite. Stop in and ask the Young Adult librarian for book suggestions. Or, ask her for online “Personalized Book Suggestions” from Teen Pages.

Registration starts Monday, June 11 at 9 am.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS for Teens in grades 7 - 12Register from the Program Calendar and registration link on

our homepage www.greatnecklibrary.org. Teen’s own Library card is required to register.

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APRIL VACATION PROGRAMSMake I t Happen - Jobs 101Make I t Happen - Jobs 101

Monday, April 9 at Station Branch from 4:00 - 5:15 pmMonday, April 9 at Station Branch from 4:00 - 5:15 pm

Are you a teen looking for a job? JOBS 101 can help. Learn about job applications, resumes, interviews, opportunities in the community, andmuch more.

QR Code Scavenger HuntQR Code Scavenger HuntTuesday, April 10 at Main Library from 4:00 - 5:15 pmTuesday, April 10 at Main Library from 4:00 - 5:15 pm

QR codes placed around the Library reveal clues and challenges to guideyou in the scavenger hunt. Remember to bring a smartphone to the scavenger hunt, and

download a free mobile barcode reader app (www.i-nigma.com/Downloadi-nigmaReader.html) to your phone before the scavenger hunt.Meet at the Young Adult area next to the Circulation Desk.

Registration for both programs starts on Monday, April 2 at 9 am.

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April is National Poetry Month. In celebration, the Librarywill continuously show a short film in which famous film and stage actors such as Alan Cumming, Colin Firth, Dennis Hopper, Heath Ledger, Maggie Smith andMeryl Streep read the poems they love. Stop by the Main Library Lower Lobby to watch the

film and hear wonderful voices read powerful words.

Hear Famous Actors Read Favorite Poems

Sunday, April 1 -- Monday, April 30 during Library hours, Main Library in the Lower Lobby

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… Levels is a safe, supervised teen center that teaches leadershipand responsibility by giving students the opportunity to conceive,organize and complete p rojects in the various arts. We featuredaily workshops, weekend events and many other fun, creativeopportunities for teens.

…Have you seen the Levels Recording Studio? Vocal, instrumental,spoken word…we can help you make a professional recording in ourProToolsTM recording studio.

Sat., May 19 at 7:30 p.m.Two teams. The same unusualingredients. Who can create themost delicious meal (actually,we’ll settle for edible)? Areyou up to the challenge?

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Levels offers a wide array of programs geared toward the artistic and socialdevelopment of Great Neck's seventh grade through college-age youth.Current workshops include Zumba®, Video Production, Arts & Crafts,

Comedy Writing, Puppetry, Cooking, Chess, Improv and more. Thefollowing are highlights of Levels events. For a more complete listing of

activities check out the Levels Newsletter, call Levels at (516) 466-8055, ext.216, or visit our website at www.greatnecklibrary.org/levels/home.html

5th & 6th GRADE PROGRAMSThe Spring session is drawing to a close,so look out for our Jr. Levels Showcaseon Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. inLevels!!! And coming up in July/Augustis our Jr. Levels summer program, CampJr. Levels, which will include Arts &Crafts and theatre projects as well as special events and an endof summer party. Great Neck residents who will attend 5th or6th grade in September are eligible. For more information, lookfor the Camp Jr. Levels newsletter in your mailbox aroundJune, or pick one up at any Great Neck Library facility.

How far would someone go just to be remembered? Meet ninepeople who viewed their dreams through the barrel of a gun. They’rethe main characters in our 2012 Spring Musical, Stephen Sondheimand John Weidman’sAssassins. Performanceswill be held Thursdaythrough Saturday, May31, June 1 and June 2 at8:00 p.m.

Winner of five TonyAwards, Assassins is amusical history lessonthat digs deep into thelives and motivations of nine real people who tried to assassinatePresidents of the United States…and in some cases, succeeded. Theplay does not forgive these people, nor does it make them into anykind of hero, far from it; instead, it tries to chronicle what broughtBooth, Oswald, Hinckley, Guiteau, Fromme, Moore, Zangara,Czolgosz and Byck to a point in their lives where they would bedriven to do the unspeakable.

The Levels production is directed by South High junior EmiSchaufeld, with choreography by North Middle School eighth-graderPolina Pittell. The show is produced by Richard Feder, with set designby Ali Walker & Jonathan Schindler, costume design by MaddieWalker, lighting design by Lauren Brill & Karishma Mansukhani andprop design by Max Cruz. The cast features middle- and high-schoolstudents Elora Aclin, Yuval Ben-Hayun, Max Cruz, Russell Katz,James Kennedy, Sydney Klainberg, Jasmine Krause, Marissa Martino,Nina Mor and Jonathan Schindler.

PLEASE NOTE: Assassins contains mature subject matter, languageand adult situations. Audience discretion is advised.

For more information, please call Levels at (516) 466-8055, ext. 216.

Levels’ 38th Birthday Picnic!Levels first opened its doors to the teens of Great Neck in May of 1974.

More than three and a halfdecades later, the program is stillgoing strong. Join us onSaturday, June 9 and help uscelebrate Levels’ 38th birthdaywith a teens-only party in KingsPoint Park (by the SteamboatRoad entrance) complete withbarbeque, softball, frisbee andother outdoor games. The partywill take place from 12 noon to

5:00 p.m. Food and drink will be sold at cost, so please bring money(for $5, you can eat and drink all day!)

Sat., April 21 at 7:30 p.m.A wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimeyevening of crafts, videos andgames, Gallifreyan-style! Freeparking for your TARDIS!

COMEDYO PEN MIC NIGHT

Sat., April 28 at 7:30 p.m.“What’s the deal with airline food?”(Hopefully, you’ve got better jokesthan that...try them out onstageat our very own “comedy club”.)

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BOOK BINGOBOOK BINGOFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, April 5 & Wednesday, May 9 from 4:30-5:30 pm

Come Celebrate Spring! Participants in this fast-paced bingo will win books and other fun prizes. Limited registration begins Monday, April 2 for the April 5th program and Wednesday, May 2 for theMay 9th program.

SPRING CRAFTSPRING CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, April 19 from 4-4:30 pm

Kids will love dotting their thumbprints to createthe spots to the backs of these darling ladybugs.Limited registration begins Wednesday, April 11.

GOING GREEN -GOING GREEN - CELEBRATE EARTH DAYCELEBRATE EARTH DAYFor ages 5-12 with parent/caregiverSaturday, April 21 from 11 am-3:30 pm

Join us as we collaboratewith the US MerchantMarine Academy to celebrate Earth Day.This workshop will promote a public awareness of the importance of understanding andprotecting our blue planet, with a focus on theOceans, one of the Earth’s most valuable naturalresources through six fun, hands-on chemistry/science activities. Each participant will be able tovisit as many work stations as they want within 60 minutes. Limited registration begins Wednesday, April 11.

Chemistry/science grade schedule:grades 5-6 only from 11:00 am–12:00 pm grades 3-4 only from 1:00 pm–2:00 pm grades K-2 only from 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEKNATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEKFor ages 5-12 with parent/caregiverMonday through Sunday, May 7-13 from 10 am-8:30 pm

Celebrate National Children’s Book Week by stopping by the Children’s Department to pick up a different book template each day that can be put together and decorated at home! No registration required.

FLY A KITE DAYFLY A KITE DAYFor ages 5-12 with parent/caregiverMonday through Sunday, May 7-13 from 10 am-8:30 pm

June 15 is Fly-A-Kite Day! Celebrate it by stopping by the Children’sDepartment from 10 am-8:30 pm to pick up a take-home craft kit so that you can create your own kite. No registration required.

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTMOTHER’S DAY CRAFTFor ages 2-10 withparent/caregiverThursday, May 10 from 4:00-4:30 pm

Plant a seed of creativity and have fun with theseflower pots just for Mom. Decorate these pots with bright vivid colors and fill them with pretty flowers!Limited registration begins Wednesday, May 2.

FAMILY LEGO DAYFAMILY LEGO DAYFor ages 5-12 with parent/caregiverWednesday, May 16 from 4:30-5:30 pm

Come to the Library where you can build, createand show your LEGO skills in this family-fun hour.It’s a great way to relax and spend time together. Limited registration begins Wednesday, May 9.

TIFFANY STAINED GLASS CRAFTTIFFANY STAINED GLASS CRAFTFor grades 1-4 with parent/caregiverMonday, May 21 from 7-8 pm

Use the techniques inspired by Louis ComfortTiffany to create your veryown stained glass piece ofartwork. Limited registration beginsWednesday, May 16.

PRE-SCHOOL TIFFANY PRE-SCHOOL TIFFANY STAINED GLASS CRAFTSTAINED GLASS CRAFTFor ages 2-5 with parent/caregiverWednesday, May 23 from 11 am-12 noon

Pre-schoolers can enjoy creatinga Louis Comfort Tiffanyinspired stained glass artwork. Limited registration beginsWednesday, May 16.

c on t i nue at t h e M a i n L i bra r y and t h e Pa r k v i l l e Branch t hro ugh M ay. Ch e ck o u r we b s i te c a l e ndar f o r av a i l a b i l i t y.

L ake v i l l e & Stat ion Branch Stor y t ime s continue through June (no registration required for Lakeville & Station Storytimes)Lakeville Storytime for 2-5 years of age with parent/caregiver continues Tuesdays, April 3 through June 26 from 4-4:30 pm (no May 29 session)Station Storytimes for 2-5 years of age with parent/caregiver continues Wednesdays, April 4 through June 27 from 4-4:30 pm (no May 30 session)

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CelebrateCelebrate Turn Off TV Turn Off TV WeeWeekk !!Join us for Five Days of Family Fun at the Library April 23rd - 27th

Screen-Free Week (formerly TV-Turnoff) is an annual event where children, families, schools and communities are encouraged to turn off screens and "turn on life." Instead of relying on television programming for entertainment, participants play games, read, explore,enjoy nature, and spend time with family and friends.

PLAYING CARD DAYPLAYING CARD DAY For ages 3-12 with parent/caregiverMonday, April 23 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Day One — Families are encouraged to come in and play a selectionof playing cards that the Library provides! No registration required.

CROSS WORD PUZZLE DAYCROSS WORD PUZZLE DAY For ages 5-12 with parent/caregiverTuesday, April 24 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Day Two — Come play a selection of Library-provided crossword puzzles! No registration required.

FAMILY LEGO DAYFAMILY LEGO DAY For ages 6-12 with parent/caregiverWednesday, April 25 from 4:30-5:30 pm

Day Three — Build, create and play with LEGOs as family fun time continues. Limited registration begins Wed., April 18.

BOARD GAME DAYBOARD GAME DAY For ages 5-12 with parent/caregiverThursday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Day Four — Come play a selection of Library-provided board games! No registration required.

READ-A-BOOK DAYREAD-A-BOOK DAY For ages 5-12 with parent/caregiverFriday, April 27 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Day Five — Earn a new book from our book basket! All family members who come in and read for 30 minutes will be rewarded with a new book from our book basket.No registration required.

All program registration begins at 9:30 am ONLINE at www.greatnecklibrary.org, 10:01 am in-person or phone 466-8055. Check registration date for each program.

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All program registration begins at 9:30 am ONLINE www.greatnecklibrary.org, 10:01 am in-person or phone 466-8055. Check registration date for each program.

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FAMILY LEGO DAYFAMILY LEGO DAYFor ages 6-12 with parent/caregiverThursday, April 5 from 3-4 pm

Come to Parkville where you can build,create and show your LEGO skills in this family-fun hour. It’s a great way to relax and spend time together. Limited registration beginsMonday, April 2.

SPRING CRAFTSPRING CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, April 19 from 4-4:30 pm

Kids will love dotting their thumbprintsto create the spots to the backs of these darlingladybugs. Limited registration begins Wednesday, April 11.

*KEITH MUNSLOW CONCERTKEITH MUNSLOW CONCERTFor ages 3-12 with parent/caregiverWednesday, April 11 from 2-2:45 pm

For Keith Munslow Concert description seeSchool Vacation Fun at the Main Library on page 9.TICKETS REQUIRED.

*THE BIGG SHOWTHE BIGG SHOWA Family programFriday, April 13 from 2-2:50 pm

For The Bigg Show description see SchoolVacation Fun at the Main Library on page 9.TICKETS REQUIRED.

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTMOTHER’S DAY CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, May 10 from 4:00-4:30 pm

Decorate these pots with bright vivid colors andfill them with pretty flowers!Limited registration begins Wednesday, May 2.

FRIENDSHIP BRACELETSFRIENDSHIP BRACELETSFor grades 2-6 with parent/caregiverWednesdays June 6 & 13 from 7-8 pm

Learn how to make friendship bracelets in thistwo-part workshop. The first weekyou will learn basic knots and create a simple bracelet and the second week we will explore somemore complicated patterns. Limited registration begins Wednesday, May 30.

FATHER’S DAY CRAFTFATHER’S DAY CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, June 14 from 4:00-4:30 pm

Bring in one of Dad’s old ties andmake this fabulous stuffed-tie snakefor Father’s Day!Limited registration begins Wednesday, June 6.

SPRING CRAFTSPRING CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, April 19 from 4:30-5:00 pm

Kids will love dotting their thumbprints to create the spots to the backs of these darling ladybugs.Limited registration begins Wednesday, April 11.

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTMOTHER’S DAY CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, May 10 from 4:30-5:00 pm

Decorate these pots and fill themwith flowers! Limited registration begins Wednesday,May 2.

FATHER’S DAY CRAFTFATHER’S DAY CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, June 14 from 4:30-5:00 pm

Bring in one of Dad’s old ties andmake this stuffed-tie snake for Father’sDay! Limited registration begins Wednesday, June 6.

B’TB’Twixt & B’Tween Twixt & B’Tween TIME IME For grades 3-4Thursday, June 28 from 4:30-5:00 pm

Enjoy a great story and special craftdesigned for 3rd and 4th graders only.Limited registration begins Thursday, June 21.

SPRING CRAFTSPRING CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, April 19 from 4:00-4:30 pm

Kids will love dotting their thumbprints to create the spots to the backs of these darling ladybugs. Limited registration begins Wednesday, April 11.

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTMOTHER’S DAY CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, May 10 from 4:00-4:30 pm

Decorate these pots and fill them with flowers!Limited registration begins Wednesday, May 2.

FATHER’S DAY CRAFTFATHER’S DAY CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, June 14 from 4:00-4:30 pm

Bring in one of Dad’s old ties and make this stuffed-tie snake for Father’s Day! Limited registration begins Wednesday, June 6.

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BABY & ME YOGABABY & ME YOGAFor Infants-12 months of age with parent/caregiverWednesdays June 13, 20 & 27 from 10:05-11 am

These yoga classes introduce Mom to yoga throughusing the power of imagination while incorporatingyour baby into your practice, enhancing the bondbetween Mommy and baby. Bring mat or towel to class.Limited registration begins Wednesday, June 6.

WALKER & ME YOGAWALKER & ME YOGAFor ages 1-2 with parent/caregiverWednesdays June 13, 20 & 27 from 11:05 am-12 pm

These creative and interactive yoga classes allowyou to stretch and relax while having fun with your 1 and 2 year old child. Bring mat or towel to class. Limited registration begins Wednesday, June 6.

TODDLER & ME YOGATODDLER & ME YOGAFor ages 3-5 with parent/caregiverWednesdays June 13, 20 & 27 from 12:05-1:15 pm

These yoga classes teach toddlers and their grown-up how to strengthen and stretchtheir physical bodies with a playful mind. Bring mat or towel to class. Limited registration begins Wednesday, June 6.

FATHER’S DAY CRAFTFATHER’S DAY CRAFTFor ages 2-10 with parent/caregiverThursday, June 14 from 4:00-4:30 pm

Bring in one of Dad’s old ties and make this fabulous stuffed-tie snakefor Father’s Day! Limited registration begins Wednesday, June 6.

FAMILY LEGO DAYFAMILY LEGO DAYFor ages 6-12 with parent/caregiverWednesday, June 20 from 4:30-5:30 pm

Come to the Library where you can build,create and show your LEGO skills in this family-fun hour. A great way to relax andspend time together! Limited registration begins Wednesday, June 13.

B’TWIXT & B’TWEEN TIME B’TWIXT & B’TWEEN TIME For grades 3rd - 4thWednesday, June 27 from 4:30-5:00 pm

Enjoy a great story and special craft designed for 3rd and 4th graders only. Limited registration begins Wednesday, June 20.

All program registration begins at 9:30 am ONLINE www.greatnecklibrary.org, 10:01 am in-person or phone 466-8055. Check registration date for each program. *For ticketed programs, pick up tickets (in-person only) beginning Thursday, April 5 at 8:00 pm at the Main Library, Station and Parkville Branches and Friday, April 6 at 9:00 am at the Lakeville Branch.

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O R LDWK I D S’*TICKETS available Thursday, April 5 at 8:00 pm at the Main Library, Station and Parkville Branches and Friday, April 6 at 9:00 am at the Lakeville Branch. Library Cards are required to pick up tickets and for admission to all 5 school vacation programs listed below.

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AUTHOR VISITAUTHOR VISITFor ages 4-11 with parent/caregiverMonday, April 9 from 2:00-2:40 pm

Jane Breskin Zalben is anaward-winning author and illustrator of books such as:Happy Passover Rosie, Beni’sFirst Chanukah, Goldie’s Purimand Leo & Blossom’s Sukkah.Ms. Zalben will discuss howshe creates booksand the picturesfor them.

She will talk about where she getsher first ideas and how she thengenerates the drawings to create afinished, printed book. She will also talk about how kids can createtheir own books.

Limited registration begins Monday, April 2.

*RAINBOW FISHRAINBOW FISHFor grades K-3 with parent/caregiverMonday, April 9 from 11 am-12 noon

With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales,the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the otherfish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses.How can she sacrifice the onething that makes her sounique? Come to enjoyMarcus Pfister’s bestsellingbook that has been turnedinto a delightful musicalabout the value of sharingtrue friendship with others. TICKETS REQUIRED

*THE MAGIC TRUNKTHE MAGIC TRUNKFor ages 3-12 with parent/caregiverTuesday, April 10 from 11-11:45 am

World renowned professional VentriloquistComedian, Singer, Sylvia Fletcher will dazzle youwith her amazing talent, charismatic singing, lively unforgettable characters, inanimate objects,and voice illusions that will lure audiences intoher magical and intriguing world of comedy. A performance like no other! TICKETS REQUIRED

*KEITH MUNSLOW CONCERTKEITH MUNSLOW CONCERTFor ages 3-12 with parent/caregiverWednesday, April 11 from 11-11:45 am

Keith Munslow is an award-winning performerwho combines tinkling piano tunes, soulfulsinging, hilarious storiesand lightning fast cartooning. This highlyinteractive show ispacked with lots of audience participation.Be prepared to laugh! TICKETS REQUIRED

*GIZMO GUYS GIZMO GUYS A Family programThursday, April 12 from 11-11:50 am

Performing as the Gizmo Guys, Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker haveamazed and amused audiences around the world.The show is appealing due to their uniquely winning combination of dazzlingtechnique and infectioushumor that inspiressidesplitting laughter in audience members of all ages. TICKETS REQUIRED

*THE BIGG SHOW—THE BIGG SHOW—Trent Arterberry’sTrent Arterberry’sMime—Comedy—TheatreMime—Comedy—Theatre

A Family programFriday, April 13 from 11-11:50 am

It’s comical storytelling. Masterful mime.Compelling music and hilarious puppetry. Quite simply, Trent Arterberry’s Mime-Comedy-Theatre show is something kids love and adultswon’t want to miss! His remarkable physical skilland irrepressible playfulness alternately inspirewaves of laughter and amazement. There’sdrama, comedy, subtle lessons and outrageous funin this “Think Bigg” show. TICKETS REQUIRED

* PETTING ZOO PETTING ZOO For For ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver

Thursday, June 7 from 10:30 am-12 noon

Come and be a part of our annual Petting Zoo with ponydrawn cart rides. A fun time featuring a combination of domesticanimals and some wild species thatare friendly enough to touch andfeed. Tickets will be available tohave a ride in a carriage pulled by a pony.(90 minutes) Rain date: June 8.

TICKETS REQUIRED. Tickets are free and willbe available Thursday, May 31 at 8:00 pm at the Main Library,Station and ParkvilleBranches and Friday, June 1 at 9:00 am at the Lakeville Branch.

Library Cards are required to pick up tickets and for admission.

DREAM BIG DREAM BIG - - READ!READ!Dream Big and Imagine great possibilities!

ONLINE 2012 Summer Reading Club!Readers age 3-12 register June 1st through July 6th

Register July 9th for the special Smart Start Club specifically forInfants and Children up to 2 years of age

The Children’s Library staff is busy planning the2012 Summer Reading Club, “Dream Big-Read!”We will be exploring the wonders of the night anddreams of all kinds through special programs, storytimes, book discussion groups, craft programs,weekly contests, carnivals, and much more for thewhole family. This reading celebration offers sixweeks of reading incentives as well as special activities based around an overall theme of “DreamBig-Read.” We will continue to use a web-basedonline summer reading registration system thatallows our patrons to track their summer reading,monitor the prizes they’ve won, write reviews andmuch more.All young readers age 3-12 are invited to register

for the Summer Reading Club from June 1through July 6. The first week of the Club begins July 9, 2012. The Smart Start Clubgame board that is designed specifically for Infants -- children 2 years of age can bepicked up beginning July 9. Be sure to check the Children’s webpage at:http://www.greatnecklibrary.org/children/jweb.php and like us on our Facebookpage for day by day activities and fun facts throughout the summer.

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LIBRARY HOURSMain Library - 159 Bayview Ave., Great Neck, NY 11023(516) 466-8055 www.greatnecklibrary.orgMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. (closed Sunday, May 13th Mother’s Day, and closed Sundays June 17 until September)

Lakeville - 475 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Wednesday, 12 noon to 8 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Parkville - 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040Monday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. (closed Sunday, May 13th Mother’s Day, and closed Sundays June 17 until September)

Station - The Gardens at Great Neck:26 Great Neck Road (2nd level,) Great Neck, NY 11021Monday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Tuesday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Newsletter Staff:Jane B. Marino, EditorEditorial Assistants:Debra Feldman Grace M. Ferrara (Layout/Design)

This newsletter is printed on recyclable,partially recycled newsprint paper, usingsoy-based ink.

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Volume 30, Number 2 Quarterly Newsletter April/May/June 2012LIBRARY CLOSINGS

EasterSunday, April 8Mother ’s DaySunday, May 13

Memorial Day (weekend)Sunday, May 27

&Monday, May 28

BOARD OF TRUSTEESVarda Solomon, President

Martin H. Sokol, Vice PresidentFrancine Ferrante Krupski, Secretary Marietta DiCamillo, TreasurerJosie Pizer, Asst. TreasurerJoel Marcus, Asst. TreasurerJanet Nina Esagoff, Trustee

Library Director, Jane B. MarinoAssistant Director, Laura L. Weir

Board of Trustees Meetings& Budget Hearing & Adoption

All meetings held on Tuesdays at 7:30 pmand are open to the general public

Board Meeting/Budget Hearing & AdoptionApril 17 - Main Library

Board of Trustees MeetingsMay 15 - Station Branch (26 G.N. Road, 2nd level)

June 19 - Main Library

Great Neck L ibrary

MAIN LIBRARYHands-On Computer Class 1st Grade for Grownups taught by Sharper Training Solutions, Inc.

Monday, April 2 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pmIn this class, you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, and understand files and commands.Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten. Register online or call 466-8055, Main Library at ext 246.

STATION BRANCHHands-On Computer Class 3rd Grade for Grownups taught by Sharper Training Solutions, Inc.

Monday, April 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 pmThis hands-on class covers multitasking, working withgraphics, using Windows drawing and painting tools, using copy and paste. Copying both text and graphics will be addressed. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and Computer 1st Grade.Register online or call 466-8055, Station Branch at ext 233.

LAKEVILLE BRANCHLecture: Shopping, Safety and Security Online taught by Sharper Training Solutions, Inc.

Tuesday, April 17 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pmSafely surf, shop and use the Internet without fear of identity theft, hackers,viruses, spyware, and annoying pop up advertising. This is not a hands-on class.Prerequisites: None. Register online or call 466-8055, Lakeville Branch at ext 271.

PARKVILLE BRANCHOne Hour Hands-on Computer Lab

Weekly Wednesdays April 4 - June 27 from 9 to10 amWeekly hands-on computer labs for anyone wishing to learn to use a computer. Librarian Sheila Cursio will be on hand from 9 - 10 am onWednesday mornings to help even beginners learn “to surf.” Registration begins Monday, April 2 online or call 466-8055, Parkville Branch atext 273. Space is limited.

Lecture: Exploring GOOGLE

Saturday, May 26 from 11:00 am to 12 pmIt’s the most popular and some say the best way to find what you want onthe web: GOOGLE! Google Images, GMail, Picassa, and much much more.Want to learn more about the search engine Google and take a peek atwhat Google’s working on next? This is the workshop for you. This is not a hands-on workshop. Registration begins Tuesday, May 1 online or call 466-8055, Parkville Branch at ext 273.

Hands-On: Get Your Face on FACEBOOK

Wednesday, April 25 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pmLibrarians at Parkville will help you set up your own Facebookpage and even post your photo onto it. Once you are on Facebookyou can join the fastest growing and biggest social network on the Internet. It’s a great way to find old friends and amaze yourchildren and grandchildren by “friending” them. Registration begins Monday, April 2 online or call 466-8055, ParkvilleBranch at ext 273 for an appointment.

COMPUTER CLASSES/LECTURES