Grand Central Library Events & News: January 2018
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WHAT IS THE GRAND CENTRAL STAFF READING/VIEWING RIGHT NOW? Click on the titles to reserve your copy today! Will: The Raw and the Cooked: Adventures of a Roving Gourmand /Jim Harrison Alketa: The Smear / Sharyl Attkisson Laura: My Favorite Thing Is Monsters / Emil Ferris Digna: The Final Score / Jaci Burton Joe: The Book of Dust / Phillip Pullman Dede: Manhattan Beach / Jennifer Egan Greg: Dekalog / Krzysztof Kieślowski Allison: When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities / Chen Chen Dijue: Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant / Robert Kiyosaki Sabrina: The Temporary Bride: A Memoir of Love and Food in Iran / Jennifer Klinec Andre: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind / Yuval N. Harari Jose: The Fate of the Furious / F. Gary Gray Danny: All-Star Superman / Grant Morrison Opal: The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict / The Arbinger Institute Want personalized staff picks based on your interests and likes? Just ask! |
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A YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION OF 1968! 50 Years Ago This Month... January 2, 1968 U.S. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Bilingual Education Act into law.
January 8, 1968 "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau" made its debut on the ABC television network in the United States. January 13, 1968 Johnny Cash performed his historic concert at the Folsom State Prison in California, selected by his manager because of Cash's 1955 hit song "Folsom Prison Blues". Keep a look-out at our branch for upcoming displays and programming commemorating 1968! |
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NY State of Health /Affordable Care Act Monday, 1/8 @ 3PM Monday, 1/22 @3PM Certified navigators from the Hispanic Federation will be introducing patrons to their options under the Affordable Care Act and signing them up. (SPANISH/ENGLISH) |
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Tuesdays, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 @ 10:30AM A lapsit storytime for children 18 months and younger. Grow your baby's early literacy skills through reading short books, singing songs, doing rhymes, and other interactive activities. Limited Availability. You must register to attend. CLICK HERE the Friday before to register. |
Tuesday, 1/16 @ 6:00PM Join us to discuss Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. Living with his grandparents and sister on a Gulf Coast farm, Jojo navigates the challenges of his mother's addictions and his grandmother's cancer before the release of his father from prison prompts a road trip of danger and hope.
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KANOPY FILM SCREENING: Wild Strawberries (1957) Tuesday, 01/09 @ 6:30PM Wild Strawberries dramatizes one man's remarkable voyage of self-discovery and remains a treasure from the golden age of art-house cinema and one of the films that catapulted Ingmar Bergman to international acclaim. (91 minutes) |
KANOPY FILM SCREENING: The General (1926) Tuesday, 01/30 @ 6:30PM Consistently ranked among the greatest films ever made, Buster Keaton's The General is so brilliantly conceived and executed that it continues to inspire awe and laughter with every viewing. (79 minutes) |
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Power Interviewing: How to Get Hired Now! Tuesday 1/16 12-1:30 Barry Cohen addresses: How to present yourself to be the best possible candidate, how to overcome The Fear Factor in the interview process, how to answer the seven most difficult interview questions, how to respond to “the money questions,” what an interview looks for in a job candidate, & how to gracefully end the interview and effectively follow up. |
Tuesday 1/23 6:00 PM Join Jim Rose, long time meditator for this informative lecture. There will even be a short meditation sitting.
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Tinker and Code Wednesdays, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 4PM Students will get a chance to work with Piper computers, Kano Pixel kits, and Bloxels sets. Build a computer, make art, create animations, and design games while learning the basics of programming and coding! Ages 8-12 RSVP @ allisonamerduri@nypl.org |
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Thursdays, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 @ 10:30AM) Toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents/caregivers can practice early literacy skills with interactive stories, action songs, and fun fingerplays, while meeting others in the neighborhood. Limited Availability. You must register to attend. CLICK HERE the Friday before to register. |
Thursday, 1/11 @12:30 PM Lynda.com is an online educational site that includes over 5,900 courses (and over 180,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business. We will be focusing on Online Marketing courses but all are welcome to attend. Space is limited so please register in advance by emailing GrandCentral@nypl.org You may bring your own device or borrow a library laptop. |
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Be Creative with Crafts Thursday, 1/18 @ 2PM Let's be creative together. A craft program for teens and adults. Grand Central will be providing the materials!
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Thursdays 1/11, 1/25 5:30-7PM The latest craze is artistic coloring for adults. Bring your sketchpad project or use one of our unique coloring books. All materials will be provided by Grand Central! January 11th is our 2 year anniversary party! If you haven't been in a while (or never) you're still welcome to join us.
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Fridays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, @ 1-2PM) Every Friday from 1-2PM, Grand Central Library staff will be on hand to give personal assistance with all of our eServices. This includes eBooks, eMagazines, streaming films, digital music, and a host of other NYPL apps and databases. Bring your device and your questions to our experts. Want immediate help? CLICK HERE for NYPL's TechConnect. |
Fridays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, @ 3:30PM Join us every Friday here at Grand Central for Retro Video Game Day. We'll provide those old-school 8, 16, and 32-bit consoles, games, and controllers you all love. All you have to bring is you and your skills! Do you still have it? Come and find out! |
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AARP tax services for the public at Grand Central on Saturdays from the beginning of February until the end of tax season. |
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Grand Central Library would like to thank everyone who donated to our food and clothing drives! Your contributions help improve the community and we are grateful for all your ongoing support!
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Have a lingering cough or sore throat? Try this Apple-Cider Vinegar and Honey Cough Syrup holistic remedy recipe provided by Grand Central Staff Andre: 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. water 1 tbsp. apple-cider vinegar. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, and take 1 tsp. at a time every few hours to suppress the cough. |
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