For the entire month of November, the Jericho Library will be hosting a Winter Coat Drive in partnership with NESS CARES. They will to collect jackets, coats and winter accessories to distribute to adults and children in need within our community, free of charge.
The library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 and will reopen on Friday, Nov. 29.
Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m.: Acrylic Paint Workshop: Flight of Fantasy
Acrylic Painting of Dragonflies with Madhumita Sen Join our acrylic painting workshop and create stunning dragonfly art! Learn the
techniques to paint these graceful creatures swirling through the sky and moving towards the light. All materials will be provided. Reserve your spot soon and experience the magic of creating this beautiful artwork. $3.00 per person. Non-refundable.
Nov. 15 at 2:00 p.m.: Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Sally Field (Virtual)
Sally Field is a highly respected American Actress who has worked in television, films and on stage for over fifty years. Beginning in television comedies in the 1960s, she left behind those perky roles and established herself as a serious actress. Her most noted roles are strong-willed women trying to make better lives for herself and her family. She remains an actress of incredible skill and versatility, and a woman of abundant grace and dignity.
Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m.: Seasonal Treats with Mary Maguire
The Holiday Season and cookies – what a magical combination! The mere mention of cookies in the oven conjures up memories of tantalizing
aromas, and warm kitchens with family and friends.
Mary will provide you with recipes, tips and samples of four luscious treats – all perfect for whichever holiday you will celebrating: Chocolate Dipped Pineapple-Coconut Macaroons, Pignoli Cookies, Linzer Tarts and Drunken Elf Balls. $3.00 per person, non-refundable.
Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m.: Teens: The Role of Standardized Tests in College Admissions with C2 Education
The landscape of college admissions testing is constantly changing. This workshop will cover the latest changes, including the digital SAT, the varying test-optional policies of colleges (several colleges that were test optional now require the SAT or ACT), and the role of AP courses in admissions. We’ll discuss how to decide between the SAT and ACT and explore the impact of these tests and AP exams on admissions, scholarships and class placement.
Nov. 22 at 4:00 p.m.: A Different Kind of Dragon (grades K-5)
This musical comedy adventure is about facing and slaying the dragons that kids have to face and slay every day. Dragons such as getting out of bed in the morning to go to school, taking a super hard test, beating that really mean bully, or just plain getting so good at anything and everything that you’re just cool.
By turning kids into dragon slayers, this highly interactive program gives kids a new context to face their everyday challenges. Join the Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winning storytelling musicians Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel for an adventure that’s out of this world!
Nov. 24 at 2:00 p.m.: From the Fab 40’s to the Fab 4 and More!
With the Paul Effman Band Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Simon & Garfunkel, Van Morrison, The Beatles and more! Come and enjoy a musical presentation that journeys from the 1940s to today. Experience instrumental and vocal music performed in a sophisticated jazz style, brought to life by master musicians with a wealth of playing experience.
Tickets are available to all at the Circulation Desk. This program is co-sponsored by the Jericho Public Library and the Town of Oyster Bay Distinguished Artists Series.
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