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Upcoming Events

Virtual: A Booktastic Discussion:The Kindest Lie with Lisa Jones, JPL Librarian

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Registration

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Join Lisa Jones when she discusses The Kindest Lie, by Nancy Johnson. Needing to connect with the baby she gave up for adoption years earlier, an Ivy League-educated black engineer uncovers devastating family secrets before her bond with a young whit...

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Jericho Public Library strives to create respectful and family-friendly virtual experiences using Zoom. Please do not share any Zoom links. You must be registered to be admitted to the Zoom programs. In order to facilitate presentations, a library staff member will co-host. The host may or may not, at their discretion, enable visual and chat participation. We ask that all participants in library programs via Zoom be mindful and polite. Guests who are disruptive or otherwise do not conduct themselves in a respectful manner may be removed from a Zoom meeting.

The Library makes no warranties and/or representations concerning virtual programs. Your decision to participate in the programs is an express consent on your part to waive any and all claims against the Library which may result from said participation and hereby release and discharge the Jericho Public Library from any and all liabilities.

When using a PC, you will need to download the software before the program begins. When using a mobile device, please download the Zoom app on your device and create your own Zoom account for easiest convenience.

We thank you in advance for your courtesy.

Virtual Taproot Workshops and Journal

1:30pm - 3:30pm

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Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 60

Description:

TAPROOT WORKSHOPS & JOURNAL: Write Your Life Taproot is a not-for-profit organization that encourages amateur writers aged fifty-five and older to write their memoirs. A Taproot form with a $70.00 check payable to Taproot Worksho...

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Paper Shredding at the JPL: End the Clutter

10:00am - 1:00pm

Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Room: Front of Library

Age Group: Adults

Description:

End the clutter with paper shredding at the JPL Empty your drawers, clean your desk, organize your files! Shred all your excess paper safely and securely at our shredding event. All documents will be shredded in a professional mobile s...

Virtual Profiles: Portrait Making: John Singer Sargent with Dr. William Thierfelder

2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

An American who spent most of his life in Europe, a portraitist who painted landscapes, a family man who never married and an accomplished pianist who often entertained his sitters, John Singer Sargent was one of the most influential portrait painter...

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Virtual Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Put on some comfortable clothing and join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home. Please be aware that there is no need to register more than once. The link for the Zoom Meeting will be sent in an email....

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Virtual Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Spend the evening exercising with Linda! Please be aware that there is no need to register more than once. The link for the Zoom Meeting will be sent in an email. ...

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Virtual Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson

11:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 31

Description:

Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed. Please be aware that there is no need to register more tha...

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Virtual Genealogy: Building and Understanding Family Trees with Eric Migdal

2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Join Eric Migdal, owner of It’s All Relative Genealogy, and learn about building your family’s history. During this program you will learn the difference between a pedigree and family group tree, how to gather accurate information and how to understa...

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Virtual Watercolor Demonstration with Chuck Van Horn

1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Library Branch: Jericho Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Description:

Chuck will give descriptive instruction as he paints each week. There will be time for questions and critique of your work at the end of the demo. Please be aware that there is no need to register more than once. The link for the Zoom Mee...

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Book Discussion

Leave the World Behind
by Rumaan Alam

Join Fran Cohen for a Virtual Book Discussion about Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam. This suspenseful and provocative novel is keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race and class during a time of crisis.

Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 PM