Leo Bliok came to Great Neck in 1942 with his parents, a young Belgian refugee escaping the Nazi onslaught in Europe. 

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Janet Dansbury is a retired Great neck Public Schools art teacher with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from SUNY New Paltz. 

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Visual Artist-Painter

I am One Fortunate Artist, living the life for which I was created.

Since childhood I have been creating and exploring some sort of art-related visual project.  Being a creative person, my life as an artist assured that there was a safe harbor deep inside.  Art has always been a loving, joyous, nurturing, grounding and healing part of me.  I grew into adulthood knowing that I had a special gift, which has guiding me to make favorable life choices that honored my authentic self.

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John Bruno became interested in photography during a tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force in Spain (1966-70).

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This online research database provides a complete overview of U.S. history that covers the most-studied events, issues and current information delivering comprehensive, media-rich search results from “the most extensive online collection of historical information available today.”

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Attention Manhasset manga and anime fans: We’ve just added a hot new section of anime videos right next to the video game collection.
We’re featuring the latest series and features including Vampire Knight, One Piece, Emma, Kekkaishi and K-On!  They’re available exclusively to Manhasset Library cardholders with a four day loan period.  If you’d like to make suggestions for the
collection drop an email to srappaport@manhassetlibrary.org.

The Manhasset Public Library will be presenting a new exhibit, “Home Away From Home,” artwork by the sixty members of The Art Guild.  The exhibit will run from December 4- March 29 in the Community Room Gallery. 

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Manhasseet video gamer alert:  We now have Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty MW3 for XBox 360 and PS3 exclusively for Manhasset cardholders.

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Here are a few choice  additions to our New Fiction collection:

The Litigators by John Grisham
Law firm partners Finley & Fig see an opportunity for easy money when they attempt to take part in a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer of a popular cholesterol-lowering drug suspected of causing heart attacks.Click Here to request this title.

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Manhasset Library is offering Byki Online, a new language-learning experience that is fun, fast, and effective.
Over 80 languages are available including English as a second language.  Byki uses Intelligent Refresh, a unique system to
lock in foreign language words & phrases.  Click Here to create your account and learn a new language for that vacation trip or to hone up on languages previously learned.

Thursday, November 17
7:30 p.m.
Community Room

Join Scott Korman  & Dr. Peter Kornblum for a discussion of  The Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain as part of the Great Books Program.  Prior registration is required.

Wednesday, November 16
1 p.m.
Community Room

Learn how to put the story of your life on paper.  Join Fred Chernow to get hints and strategies for jump-starting your memoirs.

Wednesday, November 16
9:15 a.m.
Community Room

Led by Loretta DiBenedetto.  Additional classes in this session: Nov.  23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, & 21. 
Previous registration is required.

Tuesday, November 15
1 p.m.
Community Room

This program explores this artist whose splatter and drip techniques changed the face of Abstract painting in the 20th century.

Monday, November 14
6 p.m.
Community Room

6-6:45 p.m.- Photoshop Elements: The Basics
7 p.m.Photo Club Competition- Juried

There is no fee for educational program attendance.  All are welcome.

Thursday, November 10
1 p.m.
Community Room

Join Janet de Winter for a discussion of Francisco Goldman’s novel, Say Her Name.
Coffee and cookies will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Wednesday, November 9
9:15 a.m.
Community Room

Led by Loretta DiBenedetto.  Additional classes in this session: Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, & 21. 
Previous registration is required.

Tuesday, November 8
7 p.m.
Community Room

Enjoy stimulating conversation covering the news of the day with Dr. Michael Libresco-D’Innocenzo.

Tuesday, November 8
1 p.m.
Community Room

Join Harvey Granat and Mike Capobianco for a lively and informative look at the words and music ofAlan Jay Lerner.

Monday, November 7
7 p.m.
Community Room

Join film expert John Bosco for a screening and discussion of  Jane Eyre (2011- 120 min.)  the most recent film adaptation of Charlotte Bonte’s classic novel.

Monday, November 7
1 p.m.
Community Room

Dr. Bill Thierfelder’s on-going series exploring award-winning screenplays will feature the 1960s with Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967- 108 minutes).
William Rose won Oscar for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay – Written Directly for the Screen at 1968 Academy Awards.

Thursday, November 3
1 p.m.
Community Room

Join Dr. James Kolb for a look at some of the more memorable moments in the American musical theatre over the last century.

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