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Upcoming Events

Selections from the Classic American Songbook presented by The Hambones

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: Theater

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Performance

Description:

This presentation draws upon influences both urban and rural, from the 50s to today. The Hambones have crafted a performance of songs covering classic rock, traditional, country and folk genres. Hits by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Ke...

English Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm

Registration

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: ESL

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Description:

Conversation classes are a wonderful way for foreign speakers to become more comfortable with speaking and understanding everyday English. A trained tutor will be here to lead the discussions. Some English is required! Please plan to come to all the...

Fall Sumi-e Brush Painting Workshop

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Registration

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Payment Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0

Description:

Join Gladys Stewart when she shows you how to paint the East Asian ink and watercolor art form known as Sumi-e. Explore line, form and brush strokes that will transform into landscapes, flowers, still lifes and animals! For all levels. Cost:...

Art Lecture: Becoming Picasso

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: Theater

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art Lecture

Description:

Becoming Picasso: 1881 to 1918 - with Professor Thomas Germano This visual lecture looks at the early years of the life of Pablo Picasso. At nineteen he had his debut exhibition with the influential dealer Ambroise Vollard. The ear...

Flex & Tone

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Payment Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Description:

Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta Registration is open to all. Register online or at the Circulation Desk. Cost: $66 (10 sessions). There are no refunds. ...

Fit & Fabulous

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Registration

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Payment Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Description:

Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray Cost: $72 - There are no refunds. Registration is open to all. Register online or at the Circulation Desk. ...

News Currents with Elinor Haber

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: Theater

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Description:

This is an opportunity 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 d...

Fall Knitting Group

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Registration

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Payment Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Description:

Knitters of all levels are invited to join Edye Rosenbaum when she resumes knitting classes at the Library. Beginners please pick up a list of materials when registering. Those already knitting may bring their own project. Space is limited. Regist...

Fall Watercolor Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Payment Required

Description:

Watercolor Workshop with Chuck Van Horn In this workshop, you will learn about the foundation of creating a successful watercolor including the fundamentals of drawing, composition and color theory. Each session will include a demonstration and cr...

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ESL

Resources for Literacy at the JPL Scholastic

Resources for Literacy

Local School Districts Offering Adult Continuing Education

Hicksville Continuing Education - (516) 733-2240

Jericho Schools Adult ESL Classes - efriedlander@jerichoschools.org

Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District - (516) 434-3311

Roslyn Adult Continuing Education - (516) 801-5091

Syosset Central School District - (516) 364-5738

For additional school districts offering adult education courses in Nassau County check the listing on the website of the Nassau Association for Continuing/Community Education, Inc. (NACCE).

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Book Discussion

Manhattan Beach

by Jennifer Egan

Years after accompanying her father to a meeting with Dexter Styles, nineteen-year-old Anna, who now works at the Brooklyn Naval Yard, encounters Dexter and begins to understand her father's complex life and why he disappeared.

Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 PM