Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, March 17

10:30 a.m.: Jump for Joy (Ages 18 Months to 5 Years) - Join us for a lively program of music and group activities for you and your child.

2:00 p.m.: ( VIRTUAL ) Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Rex Harrison - Rex Harrison was a British actor who played a wide variety of roles on stage and screen throughout his sixty year career. He was best known for his portrayal of Professor Henry Higgins in “My Fair Lady,” a role he created on stage in 1956, which he recreated for the 1964 film version, winning both the Tony and Academy Awards. Harrison was known as an actor who loved his craft, and brought his wit and charm to each performance. This talk will pay tribute to the suave actor and spotlight his notorious life.

Saturday, March 18

9:30 a.m.: (IN-PERSON) Defensive Driving - It is Well Driving School Completion of this programs entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and point reduction. Bring your NY State driver license and a pen to class. Cost: $30 No refunds unless class is cancelled. In person registration ONLY. Make your check payable to “It Is Well Driving School.” Check must be submitted when signing up. This class is for all ages. Registration is open to all.

10:30 a.m.: Songs for Baby’s Day (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - Come and enjoy this literacy building, fun and educational musical storytime.

2:00 p.m.: Teen/Tween Movie: “When Marnie Was There” (Grades 4–12) - In this animated film from Studio Ghibli, a 12-year-old girl is sent to the country for health reasons, where she meets an unlikely friend in the form of Marnie, a young girl with long, flowing blonde hair. As the friendship unravels it is possible that Marnie has closer ties to the protagonist than we might expect.

Sunday, March 19

1:00 p.m.: Let’s Talk Newbery (Grades 3–6) - Have you read a Newbery book? Be bold and share what you think about these books and see if your peers agree or just develop a love of Newberys.

Monday, March 20

7:00 p.m.: Teens: Community Service Tote Bags for Shelter PetsDecorate a tote bag that will be donated to a local animal shelter to be given to people who adopt a pet. Participants will earn 1 hour of community service credit. You'll also feel great for doing something so nice for others!

Tuesday, March 21

2:00 p.m.: (HYBRID) Art LectureLooking Up: Studies for Ceilings with Professor Thomas Germano - This visual lecture relates to an exhibition at the National Gallery, DC, through July 9, 2023, which features 30 designs representing the evolution and main types of ceiling decoration. Professor Germano will discuss the origins of overhead illusions, culminating into tromp l’oeil ceilings incorporating multi-media. Don’t miss this interesting program!

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.: STEMtastic: Doodle Bots (Grades 3 to 6) - Build and design your own bot! You can give it a face and some antennae and of course, a name, then we'll set it loose on some paper and watch it doodle away! Each participant will get their own bot to take home.

Wednesday, March 22

10:30 a.m.: Smarty Pants Storytime (Ages 3 to 5 Years) - Have fun while learning about STEAM stories and activities.

2:00 p.m.: (IN-PERSON) Movie: “The Fabelmans” (Drama) - Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence. He soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth. Starring Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano. Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 31 minutes.

7:00 p.m.: Art Workshop with the

Village Artist: Cartoon People (Ages 8–12) - Learn how to draw people as cartoons with techniques to get you the best results. No prior art experience needed!

Thursday, March 23

6:00 p.m.: Teens: Regents Prep with C2 Education - This presentation will focus on how to prepare for the nine Regents examinations that Jericho high school requires its students to take: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Global History, American History, Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, and English Language Arts. Being prepared is the best way to avoid test anxiety!

7:00 p.m.: Pajama Storytime (Ages 3–Kindergarten) - Children will enjoy 1/2 hour of stories and songs and see a short film. Caregivers must stay in the Children’s Room during this program.

Friday, March 24

10:30 a.m.: ( IN-PERSON ) A Chinese Book Discussion: “A Dream of Red Mansions” by Cao Xueqin - “A Dream of Red Mansions” is one of four Chinese classics. The novel takes the four big families in the feudal society as the background and tells a poignant love story. At the same time, it depicts the portraits and lives of people of all classes. It is also the epitome of the rise and fall of a dynasty.

Sunnie Zhang is a columnist who loves reading, food and travel. She will lead a book discussion in Chinese. Copies of the book will be available in Chinese at the Circulation Desk.