The seminar “Outsmart the Scammers” focuses on how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources individuals can turn to in the event they or a loved one is targeted, and other steps attendees can take now to help protect themselves and loved ones—presented by Katherine Kanes, CFP®, Financial Advisor at EdwardJones.

Please join us on Friday, May 29, at 2:00 p.m. for a seminar at the Great Neck Library Main Branch, 159 Bayview Avenue. Registration is encouraged but open to all. For further details, please call the Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org.

Local Event: Outsmart the Scammers workshop at Great Neck Library

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Outsmart the Scammers workshop at Great Neck...

The seminar “Outsmart the Scammers” focuses on how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter,...

Outsmart the Scammers workshop at Great Neck Library

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we invite you to a special screening of the documentary Lion of Zion. After the film, join us for an exclusive Q&amp;A session featuring world champion boxer and Rabbi Yuri Foreman.

The only world champion boxer from Israel, Yuri Foreman believes that balancing faith and fortitude can lead to greatness. After losing his title in 2010, he studied Judaism to understand the connection between his boxing pursuits and his spiritual quests. In 2014, he was ordained as a Rabbi. Despite being past his prime, Yuri is not done with the ring and strives to make history by becoming the first Rabbi Boxing Champion of the World.

Directed by Mike Musikanto, this 32-minute documentary will be shown at the Great Neck Library (159 Bayview Avenue) on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. No registration is necessary, and everyone is welcome. Please note that seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email <a href="mailto:adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org">adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org</a>.

Local Event: Lion of Zion: Documentary Screening and Q&A with Yuri Foreman at Great Neck Library

Lion of Zion: Documentary Screening and Q&A...

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we invite you to a special screening of the documentary Lion of Zion. After the...

Lion of Zion: Documentary Screening and Q&A with Yuri Foreman at Great Neck Library

Celebrate Juneteenth
with Jack Schnur as he explores the profound life and legacy of Billie Holiday. This multimedia journey delves into her music, faith, and the immense cultural impact of songs like 'Strange Fruit,' which gave a voice to both personal struggle and a nation's collective memory. Through a curated selection of audio, video, and interview clips, Schnur highlights how Billie Holiday left an unshakeable mark on American history.
A veteran of the industry, Jack Schnur spent 30 years as a videotape editor for CBS. He now brings his decades of expertise to local libraries, where he is a well-known lecturer on the history of entertainment.
The presentation takes place at the Great Neck Library (159 Bayview Avenue) on Monday, June 1, at 2:00 p.m. No registration is necessary; seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For further details, please call the Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org.

Local Event: Lady Day: The Life and Legacy of Billie Holiday, presented by Jack Schnur at Great Neck Library

Lady Day: The Life and Legacy of Billie...

Celebrate Juneteenth
with Jack Schnur as he explores the profound life and legacy of Billie Holiday. This multimedia journey...

Lady Day: The Life and Legacy of Billie Holiday, presented by Jack Schnur at Great Neck Library

In collaboration with the Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc. (SHAI), we are excited to present an author talk with Mr. Z. Moderated by SHAI board member Mike Delfraz, the discussion will follow the incredible journey of a rebellious youth from Tehran to a kibbutz in Israel, then to Germany, and eventually the United States. This globally resonant memoir is now available in English, Hebrew, and Farsi.

Registration is required for this event but open to all. For more information, please call Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email <a href="mailto:adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org">adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org</a>.

Local Event: Author Event with Mr. Z: Thugs to Riches-From Halfway Gangster to Big-Shot Businessman at GN Library

Author Event with Mr. Z: Thugs to Riches-From...

In collaboration with the Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc. (SHAI), we are excited to present an author talk with Mr. Z....

Author Event with Mr. Z: Thugs to Riches-From Halfway Gangster to Big-Shot Businessman at GN Library

26 Great Neck Road, 2nd Level, Great Neck NY 11021

Come share the journey of America's 250-year legacy. We’re hosting a special film screening and talk with expert historian and filmmaker Greg Blank. The lecture will highlight the representation of immigrants in early Hollywood cinema and the evolution of the portrayal of immigrant characters in more recent films and explore the ways in which immigrant stories are used to address larger social, political, and cultural issues. We’ll look at movies that detail the immigrant experience, such as The Godfather, Part II (1974); America America (1963); Avalon (1990); films from the early silent days, such as Charlie Chaplin’s The Immigrant (1917); to more recent films like Brooklyn (2015) and Minari (2020); as well as comical or allegorical commentary on the immigrant experience, like Coming to America (1988) and Alien Nation (1988). The presentation concludes with a discussion of the importance of accurate and nuanced representation of immigrant experiences in movies and the impact that these representations can have on shaping public perception and understanding of immigration.

Greg Blank has over 15 years of experience as a producer, director, cinematographer and editor. He has been lecturing on film and media studies and other topics since 2018. Greg is an award-winning producer for the show Push Pause Long Island on Verizon Fios1, and as a documentarian for the films Undocumented (2016), and A World Within a World: The Bay Houses of Long Island (2020). He has developed and produces over 70 lecture programs for public and private clients, including LIU Post Hutton House, Molloy College, The Huntington Cinema Arts Centre, and dozens of colleges, libraries, and venues throughout the country.

The program will take place at the Great Neck Library Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road, 2nd Level, Great Neck, on Friday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. Registration is not required; seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email <a href="mailto:adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org">adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org</a>.


Image source: Charlie Chaplin in a scene from The Immigrant (1917). Source courtesy of the <a href="https://content.lib.washington.edu/sayreweb/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">J. Willis Sayre Collection of Theatrical Photographs</a> at the <a href="https://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollections" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">University of Washington: Special Collections</a>, and <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charlie_Chaplin_in_a_scene_from_%22The_Immigrant%22_(SAYRE_13126).jpg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wikimedia Commons.</a>

Local Event: The Immigrant Experience in Film, presented by Greg Blank at GN Library

The Immigrant Experience in Film, presented by...

Come share the journey of America's 250-year legacy. We’re hosting a special film screening and talk with expert historian and...

The Immigrant Experience in Film, presented by Greg Blank at GN Library

Come and see the exhibition of striking masterpieces of sculptures by Dr. Suzanne Posner from May 1 to July 31 at the Great Neck Library at 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck. The sculptures are located at the bookshelves in the Main Library's Reference Study Area. Be sure to join us for an art reception on June 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Main Library's Front Lobby. "Making art is joyful. An artist makes art out of the materials available. The nature of the materials influences or even elicits the creation. I enjoy seeing the materials from which the art originates; the stone, the paint, the paper, the wire. I am a direct carver, often starting a piece without knowing what the subject will be or changing the subject after starting. If a piece of stone breaks off unintentionally or a painting subject move, the artwork may need to change midway. I try to take the unexpected as an exciting challenge and continue the work with grace. I hope to bring joy to viewers with beautiful shapes and brilliant color." Dr. Suzanne Posner is an award-winning sculptor and painter. She has been sculpting in stone for 30 years and currently teaches stone sculpture at Cumberland School in Great Neck, NY. Posner’s work can be found in private art collections throughout the United States and has been seen in numerous group and solo shows. She is a member of The Art Students League of New York and The National Art League. Suzanne grew up creating clay creatures and unique jewelry and acting in school musicals. She has visited over 50 countries. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a B.A. in Philosophy and from the University of North Carolina with a D.D.S. While she practiced dentistry in NYC, she studied sculpture and painting at The Art Students League and The New School. She moved back to her hometown of Great Neck and started sculpting in stone as she raised 2 creative and responsible sons with her beloved husband, Alan Katz. In 2011, Suzanne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, and she retired from dentistry to sculpt and paint and teach stone carving.

Local Event: Swim or Fly: Sculptures by Dr. Suzanne Posner, Art Reception at Great Neck Library

Swim or Fly: Sculptures by Dr. Suzanne Posner,...

Come and see the exhibition of striking masterpieces of sculptures by Dr. Suzanne Posner from May 1 to July 31 at the Great...

Swim or Fly: Sculptures by Dr. Suzanne Posner, Art Reception at Great Neck Library

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As we celebrate America’s 250th milestone, join presenter Stephen Nachamie as we take a look at Broadway musicals created in times of great change or chronicling times of great change, including Fiddler on the Roof, 1776, Hair, Hamilton, and more. Presenter Stephen Nachamie will show you how art mirrors history.

Stephen Nachamie is an award-winning stage and film director who has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regionally and Internationally. Currently developing and directing new works on stage and film, his work ranges from intimate plays to large-scale musicals, concerts, and TV events. Over his career, he has had the pleasure of working with celebrities such as Alan Menken, Kellie Pickler, Mickey Guyton, Carolee Carmello, Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Sutton Foster, John Wesley Shipp, Peter Gallagher, Kaye Ballard, Faith Prince, Nikki M. James, Whoopi Goldberg, and Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, among many others. Learn more about Stephen at <a href="https://www.stephennachamie.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stephennachamie.com</a>.

Everyone is welcome to join Great Neck Library for this upcoming virtual lecture on Monday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m. Please register early to ensure you receive the Zoom link for the lecture. If you have any questions, feel free to call the library at (516) 466-8055 or send an email to adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org.

Local Event: Broadway Musicals of Revolution, presented by Stephen Nachamie 

Broadway Musicals of Revolution, presented by...

As we celebrate America’s 250th milestone, join presenter Stephen Nachamie as we take a look at Broadway musicals created in...

Broadway Musicals of Revolution, presented by Stephen Nachamie 

“Let passion be your compass and purpose your fuel. Draw strength from nature’s wisdom and your inner fire. Dare unapologetically, your journey can inspire others too.” 

In this powerful memoir, Unapologetically Daring to Inspire, trailblazing entrepreneur, innovator, and author Petronely Grindea chronicles her remarkable path from Transylvania to the upper echelons of America’s beauty industry. With unflinching honesty, she explores the complexities of womanhood, offering a beacon of hope and solidarity for those seeking to find their voice and claim their strength. From beauty expert to wellness pioneer, Petronely shares how passion, nature, and purpose helped her reclaim her strength, and how it can help you do the same. The book includes tactical advice and reflection exercises designed to help readers – particularly women in their 40s and 50s – navigate their own journeys of self-discovery and professional development. 

Petronely Grindea revolutionized the spa and wellness industry as the founder of LifeBotanica and co-founder of Innovative Wellness 360, pioneering the “beauty from within” concept and empowering countless individuals to achieve holistic wellness. With over 25 years of experience and collaborations with industry giants like Elizabeth Arden and Estée Lauder, her expertise has been featured in top publications and media outlets, including Spa Management, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and CNBC. Learn more at petronelyempowers.com.

This author event will be at the Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, on Monday, June 8, at 7:00 p.m. Registration is not required; seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email <a href="mailto:adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org">adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org</a>.

Local Event: Great Neck Library Author Event with Petronely Grindea: "Unapologetically Daring to Inspire"

Great Neck Library Author Event with Petronely...

“Let passion be your compass and purpose your fuel. Draw strength from nature’s wisdom and your inner fire. Dare...

Great Neck Library Author Event with Petronely Grindea: "Unapologetically Daring to Inspire"

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Planning for a loved one with special needs requires more than good intentions — it takes the right strategy, guidance, and support to ensure their future is secure.
Join Russo Law Group for an informative and easy-to-follow webinar focused on Special Needs Planning. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen an existing plan, this session will help you better understand your options and next steps.
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QuriSPahSGSNb5JDv3np6A" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to secure your spot!
During this webinar, we’ll cover:
<ul><li>How to protect assets while maintaining eligibility for government benefits</li><li>The role of Special Needs Trusts and how they work</li><li>Key planning considerations for families and caregivers</li><li>Common mistakes to avoid when planning for a loved one with special needs</li></ul>
At Russo Law Group, we believe planning isn’t just about documents — it’s about creating peace of mind for you and your family. Our goal is to make complex topics clear, approachable, and actionable so you can move forward with confidence.
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QuriSPahSGSNb5JDv3np6A" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to secure your spot!
Submit any further questions to Cindy Abrehu at <a href="mailto:cabrehu@vjrussolaw.com">cabrehu@vjrussolaw.com</a>.

Local Event: Free Webinar: “Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs”

Free Webinar: “Planning for a Loved One with...

Planning for a loved one with special needs requires more than good intentions — it takes the right strategy, guidance, and...

Free Webinar: “Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs”

Sayville Theater

Calling All Artists! <a href="https://www.lovewinsproductions.net/lovewinsfilmfestival" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">This Is Your Moment!</a>&nbsp; Ready to step into the spotlight and show the world what you’re made of? &nbsp;Guest Judges from WBLi Radio, Take2 Acting School, NYU&nbsp;Alumni and Love Wins Productions - We’re hosting an <a href="https://www.lovewinsproductions.net/lovewinsfilmfestival" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">All-Artist Talent Competition,</a> and every kind of talent is welcome! Whether you sing, dance, act, perform spoken word, create films, do comedy, or something totally unique… we want YOU on that stage. 


Visual Artists: Showcase your work! Reserve a table to display and sell your art. Location: @sayvilletheater &nbsp;- 103 Railroad Avenue, Sayville, NY Arrival Time: 11:00 AM | Red Carpet 2:00 PM, Live Performances 3:30PM, Film Screenings 5:00 PM Spots are limited — secure yours now: info@LoveWinsProductions.net Audition is FREE!&nbsp;&nbsp;Community ticket will be required to stay for red carpet, live performances, networking, film screenings, raffles, food trucks, Woody from Toy Story, Raffles, Awards and more exciting fun!

What’s on the line? This is more than a competition, it’s an opportunity. WBLi Radio, NYU alumni and Take2 Acting School make up the panel of judges!&nbsp;
Winners will be invited to perform LIVE at the festival, in front of a bigger audience and industry eyes. 
Jury Prize Award Includes:
• A representation interview with a veteran talent manager 
 •&nbsp;Perform Live in front of industry guests and filmmakers from around the world&nbsp;
•&nbsp;Cash Prize for Top Winner Don’t just dream about it, take the stage and own it.This could be your breakthrough moment. 

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Local Event: SUFFOLK MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL - Calling All Artists 

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SUFFOLK MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL - Calling All Artists 

Father/son team paint Kitchen cabinets in typically two-three days with specialized primers and paints that are available in almost all colors! Prepping with vacuum sanders with virtually no dust. Many years experience in the industry email photos to <a href="mailto:Corpfurnserv@cs.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Corpfurnserv@cs.com</a> 631-654-5106 Corporate Furniture Service llc

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Father/son team paint Kitchen cabinets in typically two-three days with specialized primers and paints that are available in almost all colors!...

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