Saturday, April 27
Engrave a Gift for Mom
All ages can engrave a personalized Mothers’ Day gift using computer software and an Epilog Laser Cutter from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or from 3 to 5 p.m. at Main’s STEM Lab. Projects take about 15 to 30 minutes; registration preferred at 516-466-8055, ext. 230.
New Beginnings Singles 50 Plus
If you are divorced, widowed, single or an empty nester age 50 plus who would like a new beginning, be inspired to make friends, network and learn skills toward reinventing yourself when Marla Matthews, social worker and TV talk-show host of The Relationship Journey, facilitates this discussion, social and support group meetup at 4 p.m. in Main’s community room.
Sunday, April 28
Dorothy Parker Discussion
Author Ellen Meister, one of the leading authorities on Dorothy Parker, will present The Softer Side of the Sharpest Wit, a poignant, informative and often irreverent presentation, at 1:30 p.m. in Main’s community room. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Tuesday, April 30
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 today and on May 7 and 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Lakeville; Adam Hinz at 516-466-8055, ext. 246, or ahinz@greatnecklibrary.org.
Home Composting
Learn about composting from a program created by the Cornell Compost Committee Master Gardeners and presented by Charlie Kemnitzer at 2 p.m. in Main’s community room.
Homework Helpers at Parkville
Homework help from high school students in a group setting is available for Grade 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 1
Movie Matinée at Main
The film, about Vincent van Gogh’s final years in France painting masterpieces, will be shown at 2 p.m.
College Financial Aid Workshop
Michael Turner from NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) will discuss the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the financial aid application process from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Main’s large multipurpose room. A Q & A will follow.
Author Lisa Kohn Talk
Author Lisa Kohn will share the story of her memoir, To the Moon and Back, about being raised in the cult of the Moonies, at 7 p.m. in Main’s community room. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Thursday, MAY 2
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Cancelled
Encore Film at Station
An encore of the Wednesday matinée will be shown at 2 p.m.
Friday, May 3
Chronic Lower Back Pain
Northwell Health’s Shaheda Quraishi, MD, will discuss back pain, its causes, treatment and prognosis at 1 p.m. at Station.
Socrates Salon with Ron Gross
Join Socrates Salon with conversation host Ron Gross to discuss Who Matters More? at 3 p.m. in Main’s large multipurpose room. We joke about keeping up with the Joneses, but there’s real competition in society for status and privilege; registration not required; socializing and refreshments at 2:40 p.m.
Augment Your Library Card
All ages can stop by Main’s STEM Lab on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to use Augmented Reality to enhance their library card; registration not required.
