Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library Artists invited to exhibit work at “Art in the Park”

Friday, February 24

1:30 p.m.: Teen: Winter LandscapeJoin us in painting a wonderful winter wonderland! A professional artist will lead participants step by step in the process of painting a lovely winter landscape. Use a variety of brush techniques to capture the beauty of the winter season. You’ll enjoy creating an attractive acrylic painting on canvas to share with friends and family!

Saturday, February 25

10:30 a.m.: Saturday Storytime (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - Join us for this interactive program of Mother Goose rhymes, songs, stories and more!

3:00 p.m.: Chess for Intermediate Players (Grades 1–6) - If you have a basic knowledge or are more skilled at playing Chess, this is the class for you. Come play and improve your Chess playing skills.

Tuesday, February 28

2:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: News Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor to participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day -- “the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discussion.

6:30 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Jewelry Workshop: Beaded Wire Heart Pendant with Donna Irvine - Join Donna and make this lovely necklace. Materials Fee: $10.00 per person

(Non-refundable)

7:00 p.m.: Virtual Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Do you want to get involved and help with planning future Teen programs and book purchases here at the Jericho Library? Join our Teen Advisory Board! We will meet once per month to talk about these things and more. Participants will earn 1 hour of community service credit.

7:00 p.m.: Tween: Evergreen Earth Team (EET) (Grades 4 & 5) - In this program, see how you can repurpose everyday materials into a new use and cut down on waste.

Wednesday, March 1

6:30 p.m.: Back to Basics...Life Skills (Grades 4–6) - Learn to be independent! Join us for the first of these Back to Basic programs and learn basic cooking skills.

Thursday, March 2

1:00 p.m.: HYBRID: A Booktastic Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures with Lisa Jones, JPL Librarian - This is a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning and hope that traces a widow’s unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus. Listeners are welcome!

4:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Art Workshop with Art Teacher Amy (Grades 1-6)Learn about Vincent Van Gogh and his most famous painting. Then art teacher Amy will show you how to create art in his style.

The Town of Oyster Bay invites local artists and artisans to display and sell their hand-crafted goods at a special day of “Art in the Park.” Applications are now available for the event which will be held on Saturday, May 20, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach in Oyster Bay.

“Art in the Park offers local artists and artisans an amazing opportunity to showcase their best work for the public and gain local notoriety,” said Town Councilman Steve Labriola. “Art in the Park is certain to attract hundreds of families and seniors as the event also features live music, food trucks and activities for kids.”

Participants must be 18 or older, and display and sell only their original pieces. No commercial or mass-produced items are permitted. Artists must supply their own 10 x 10 canopy and additional items required for their space. Additional details and associated costs are provided on the application, available on the Town’s website.

Art in the Park is run by the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division. The event focuses on hand-crafted goods, including ceramics, watercolors, glass, jewelry, wood, leather, sculpture and more. Artist applications available on the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/ capa or by calling (516) 797-7932.