The Great Neck Library is participating in a community service initiative called The Great Give Back.

It is created by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, in conjunction with the Nassau Library System.
The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences.

Cardmaking
Oct. 10 to 22 Grab & Go at the Lakeville Branch
Make a card for the organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids! Decorate at the branch or bring cards back by October 22.
1 hour of community service credit will be awarded for each completed card.

Dog Toys
October 14 from 4:30-5:15 pm at the Parkville Branch
Stop by the branch to receive supplies to create dog and cat toys for a local shelter!
1 hour of community service credit will be awarded for each completed toy.
Register online at www.greatnecklibrary.org, in-person, or via phone.

Animal Shelter Blankets
October 15 at 11:00 am at the Main Library
Let’s make a cute blanket to donate to a local animal shelter.
1 hour of community service credit will be awarded for each completed blanket.
Register online at www.greatnecklibrary.org, in-person, or via phone.

Beautify Your Library
Oct. 17 at 7:00 pm at the Main Library
Help beautify the library by making a Sailor’s Valentine, a piece of artwork made out of seashells in mosaic designs.
1 hour of community service credit will be awarded for each completed artwork.
Register online at www.greatnecklibrary.org, in-person, or via phone.
For more information, please contact Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email [email protected].