young the Bryant Library adult happenings YADAC Begins! NEWSLETTER Friday, September 13, 4:00-5:00pm September | October 2019 Grades 6-12 The Bryant Library, 2 Paper Mill Road, Roslyn, NY 11576 • 516-621-2240 • www.bryantlibrary.org The Bryant Library Newsletter 2 Paper Mill Road, Roslyn, NY 11576 The Young Adult Advisory Council (YADAC) begins the new year of meetings, planning programs, and supervising library events. We welcome Roslyn students (516) 621-2240 in grades 6-12 to earn community service by serving at The Bryant Library. Join us every Friday when school is open at 4:00pm. Registration not required. Call LIBRARY HOURS the Reference Desk if you have any questions. The Bryant Weekdays, From The except Wednesday 9 - 9 How to Write the Most Effective College Application Essay Director’s Desk Tuesday, September 17, 7:00-8:00pm Wednesdays 10 - 9 presents Online Registration Required Spotlight Time flies! I hope all of Children’s Room 9 - 8 you had an enjoyable Join Barbara Becker, a leading test-taking expert, educator, and essay mentor, Saturdays 9 - 5 and relaxing summer. for a seminar explaining all of the do’s and don’ts to make your essay unique Peter Liang, Past Bryant Library Trustee Sundays (beginning Oct 1) 1-5 and reflect you perfectly. The 5 Golden Rules That Guarantee A Stella Essay. Throughout the will be clearly explained. Past exemplary essays from Stanford students will merican business executive, author, and past board Bryant Room summer months be available for you to read. Q&A time will follow. Note: Bring paper because you’ll trustee for The Bryant Library, Peter J. Liang has our patrons Tuesday - Friday 11 - 3:30 want to take a lot of notes! published a #1 new release on Amazon. I AM A utilized many of 1st Saturday of Practice SAT or ACT Exam LEADER: A 90-day Leadership Journal for Kids is intended for boys our resources, A including the every month 12:30 - 4:30 Practice exams will be given on two dates. If you would and girls ages 8 to 12. Focused on developing the leadership skills and museum passes, like to attend both, please register for each date separately. self-awareness of youngsters, the page-a-day entries are guided every inch Nooks, Launchpads HOLIDAY HOURS Saturday, September 21, 12:00-3:00pm | Saturday, October 19, 12:00-3:00pm of the way by the most salient inspirational prompts and questions. The and Playaways. Online Registration Required Our digital download Labor Day Weekend topics covered are different for each week, and range progressively from services such as Overdrive, Students will choose to take either a 3-hour long practice SAT exam or a 3-hour long Saturday, August 31 Closed the more inward-looking “gratitude,” “courage” and “intention” to the Kanopy, and Hoopla allowed access to The practice ACT exam. CurveBreakers Test Prep will review the exam and email each student a Bryant Library from whatever destination Sunday, September 1 Closed diagnostic report including the exam grade and a detailed description of student performance. more outward-looking “take action” and “make a difference.” Monday, September 2 Closed you traveled to. As always, it was great When you register, please select the test you would like to take, and include the email address Peter Liang is the founder of Leadership4kids, a leadership devel- to see so many of you visiting the Library you would like the results to be sent to. Note: Please bring a pen or pencil and calculator to the opment organization committed to helping kids become better leaders Wednesday, October 9 Closed to attend programs, pick up materials, exam. You may also bring a snack. through mind and body education. Peter is also a Forbes Communica- and keep us up-to-date on your summer Columbus Day One-On-One College Essay Appointments tions Council Member and the recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award by activities. Monday, October 14 9-5 Thursday, September 26 Long Island Business News. Peter has a degree from Harvard University’s As fall approaches, The Bryant Library Registration Required – Please call (516) 621-2240 ext. 244 Strategic Management certification program and holds an M.B.A. from will be attending the school open houses. to schedule an appointment Columbia University. I want to thank the school board and BOARD MEETINGS administration for allowing us, again, the 20 minute appointment slots will be filled in order: The first appointment is from 6:30- Monday, September 16, 7:30pm opportunity to meet with our patrons at 6:50pm, and the last is from 8:10-8:30pm. Schedule a 20 minute session with leading test-taking the schools. Please come by our table and Monday October 21, 7:30pm expert, educator, and essay mentor, Barbara Becker, to receive feedback on your college essay draft. Leadership4Kids Workshop pick up a pen and information on what we Students must bring a printed out draft of the essay. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. have going on. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Note: Please call by 3:00pm on September 26 to confirm your appointment. Led By Peter Liang Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 pm Margy Ringelheim, President Caramel Apples Please take a few minutes to review this Grades 2-5 | Online Registration Required newsletter, which is packed with programs Susan Ben-Moshe, Vice-President Sunday, October 6, 2:00-3:00pm Leadership4Kids is an exciting, fun, action-packed and resources that are available to you. Bruce Belsky, Treasurer Online Registration Required Continue to check us out throughout the Grades 6-12 | program designed to teach children 3 specific skills Natalie Mansbach, Trustee Decorate and take home a caramel apple! We will also be coming months as we add new community serving fresh apple slices and caramel to enjoy at the library. so they can use in schools and in other situations services and programs such as computer Irving Chernofsky, Trustee demanding leadership of self and others. classes, family programming, and Cheryl Cohen, Trustee Halloween Party Makerspace programs for teens. We will Gordon Berger, Trustee Saturday, October 26, 1:00-3:00pm continue to offer our go-to-events, such as Hot Off the Press, art lectures, and Grades 6-12 | Online Registration Required exercise classes. ADMINISTRATION Join us for games, treats, and more at our Halloween Party hosted by YADAC (Young Adult Advisory Council)! It is because of you that The Bryant Library Victor Caputo, Director Do you know someone is the special place that it is and I want to Deepa Chandra, Assistant Director The B.R.A.I.N. (Bryant Research And Innovation Network) who’s extraordinary thank you for your patronage. Makerspace for students entering grades 6-12 | Location: Valentine House in our community? NEWSLETTER Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm On behalf of the entire staff, we look Nominate a rising star to be forward to seeing you in the Library soon. Melissa Rubin, Editor Stop by and explore our makerspace materials including 3Doodler Pens, Sphero featured in The Bryant Spotlight! the Bryant Library Maria Ackies, Designer robots, Bloxels, Wacom Drawing Tablet, crafting supplies, Nintendo Switch, Email [email protected] Thank you! 3D printers, and more! Note: If you would like to use our 3D printer, please make a with The Bryant Spotlight in the reservation on our online calendar of events. Reservations can be made on Tuesday Victor 16 • September | October 2019 and Wednesday afternoons. Printing time is limited to 1 hour. subject line. From The Bryant Library Archives By Carol Clarke, Archivist

The Friends o The Children’s Poetry Workshop f Bryant Library Roberta Balfus he Bryant Library has editor of the literary magazine Talways supported and at North Shore High School. Bookstore promoted literature and Later, while teaching abroad the arts in the Roslyn in Be’er Sheva, Israel, Me- Let’s Be Friends community through lissa wrote an OpEd for the Dear Friends, . Melissa gives Friends writing workshops, book Times of Israel Welcome back from what I hope was an Long Island’s Best Kept Secret discussions, author talks, the Children’s Poetry Work- enjoyable and restful summer. and art exhibitions. Such shop credit for developing her Last year our major fundraiser was the Mini he Friends of the Bryant Library invite you to browse programs allow local interest in writing, which led Golf event. The Friends have earmarked the Ttheir selection of brand new and gently used books at writers and artists to share her to major in English and money raised from sponsorships for the purchase their Bookstore inside the historic Valentine House on their gifts with residents, Creative Writing at SUNY of a state of the art microfilm machine for our Paper Mill Road in Roslyn. and for residents to New Paltz. Currently living in Local History Collection. This unit has a camera Whether you are looking for the perfect beach book, or express their creativity. Phoenix, Arizona, Melissa is versus a projector. It has a sharper image, can to make high-quality additions to your own private library, you’ll find plenty to choose from at rock-bottom bargain The Children’s Poetry an elementary school teacher enhance materials, and allows users to scan, print prices here in the genteel confines of dear Mrs. Phebe Workshop, which ran from “and still writing!” and read film. Patrons will also have access to this new digital resource. Valentine’s old tea room. 1982 through the late Thank you, Melissa for Finally I would like to thank the members of But don’t tell anyone. The Roberta Balfus Bookstore 2000’s, was a very popular allowing us to share this the Board of Trustees for their generous donation has been Long Island’s best kept secret for over ten years library program that Poem About School! in honor of Joan Casson Sauer. In September we and we’d like to keep it that way. provided local children will be installing a plaque recognizing her years of with a creative outlet service as Assistant Director of the library. BOOKSTORE HOURS: and solid foundation in Melissa Beiser visits Local History I am now looking forward to another exciting Tuesday – Friday: 12 noon to 3pm Collection, August 2019 understanding poetry as a year filled with projects and programs that will Saturday: 10am to 4pm tool to express thoughts benefit the Bryant Library. Volunteer booksellers are needed! Please contact and feelings. The weekly Thanks, Vivian Swift at 516 493-8933 for more information. workshops were conducted Evelyn Pollack in the Bryant Library’s Children’s Room by Susan [email protected] Astor, a local poet. Students from the age of 8 to 12 Friends Corporate Sponsors (and sometimes older) met for one hour each week The Friends of Bryant Library wish to thank all their corporate “to share the experience of poetry – listening, sponsors for their generosity throughout the years. These discussing, writing, reading aloud.” Each five-session A Great Gift Idea sponsors include: workshop was organized around a different theme, and students “were encouraged to write about events That Helps Friends, Too! Alvin Silverman Foundation New York Community Bank and feelings unique to them, their memories, their day You can purchase a bookplate to honor a person for a Atria Northwest Corporation special occasion, or just because he or she is a special Berolzheimer Foundation Parthenon Enterprises to day experiences, their dreams.” Each year, Ms. Astor person. The bookplate will be placed in a new children’s compiled the student’s poems and illustrations into Bryant and Cooper Pearle Vision book and added to the Children’s Room collection. Delicacies Gourmet Pierce Country Day School an anthology. Copies of these poetry anthologies Donations can be made in the Children’s Room of the Douglas Elliman Real Estate Rallye Motors are among the unique items preserved in the Local His- Bryant Library. ELK Investors Roslyn Pharmacy tory Collection. A gift card will be sent to indicate that a donation has Former Glen Head resident Melissa Beiser been made to the Friends of Bryant Library and in which Fabricant & Fabricant Sorrell participated in the 1998 Children’s Writing Workshop book the bookplate can be found. Patrons may purchase Fidelity Investments Willis Avenue Collision when she was in fourth grade. During her recent visit to as many bookplates as they wish. The donation is $10.00 Fifth Avenue LI Realty the Local History Collection, she was delighted to see (cash or check) per bookplate. Books will be selected by Fratelli’s Marketplace our copy of the 1998 anthology “Dancing Poems,” and The Bryant Library Children’s Room staff. Hagedorn Foundation read the poems she had written and illustrated Money raised by the Friends of Bryant Library will go Jazz Apparel as a child. According to Melissa, Susan Astor was towards the purchase of equipment and special programs that are not part of the library’s regular operating budget. “a mentor” who gave her the inspiration to become Susan Astor and Children’s Poetry Workshop participants, February 1982

2 • September | October 2019 September | October 2019 • 15 Fall in love Art Gallery at Bryant Library Behind The Scenes with reading! Art Exhibit in Helen Glannon Room of The Bryant Room: Check out our latest Tour Our Local History Collection Nook Titles... “Abstract Adventures” Ask Again, Yes ...... Mary Beth Keane The Art of Karen Kirshner Saturday, October 5 Big Sky ...... Kate Atkinson Tour 1: 1:30-2:00 pm The British Are Coming ...... Rick Atkinson Reception: Saturday, October 5 at 2:00-4:00 pm Tour 2: 3:00-3:30 pm & There will be plenty of delicious refreshments Circe ...... Madeline Miller Artand live classical music by Dan Keene on the guitar! Wednesday October 16 City of Girls ...... Elizabeth Gilbert bstract adventures will take you on a series of journeys Tour 1: 1:00 pm The Editor ...... Steven Rowley through though time in the diversity and wide range of The Guest Book ...... Sarah Blake colors, shapes, imagery, organic and geometric of Karen A Howard Stern Comes Again ...... Howard Stern L. Kirshner, a highly original award-winning LI native artist. Archivist Carol Clarke and She is recipient of Best in Show/1st Place the National Archives Assistant Ariel Life Will Be the Death of Me ...... Chelsea Handler League of American Pen Women’s biennial juried national Morabito will be on hand Maybe You Should Talk to Someone ...... Lori Gottlieb exhibition and winner of the “Abstract Artist of the Year to talk about Roslyn history The Moment of Lift ...... Melinda Gates (2018) Award from Art Comes Alive (ACA) national juried and share some of the competition, and numerous other awards. many unique books, maps, The Mother-In-Law ...... Sally Hepworth Karen is a member of the Art Guild of Port Washington and photographs, documents Mrs. Everything ...... Jennifer Weiner of the prestigious BJ Spoke Gallery of Huntington (formerly of and artifacts in the Collec- The New Girl (Gabriel Allon Series #19) ...... Daniel Silva Port Washington), She is also a member of the New York Society of tion. Space is limited, so The Nickel Boys ...... Colson Whitehead Women Artists and the National Association of Women Artists, as well please register online or as the National League of American Pen Women. in person at the Reference The Pioneers ...... David McCullough Karen exhibits in Chelsea, Tribeca, the Hamptons, and in other parts Desk. For more information, Queen Bee ...... Dorothea Benton Frank of the country and has been exhibited in international competitions. please call (516) 621-2240 Searching for Sylvie Lee ...... Jean Kwok Karen is delighted to share her abstract paintings, which are each ext. 240. adventures with the Bryant Library through October 31, 2019. Sea Stories: My Life in All are invited and welcome to attend the reception on Saturday, Can’t come to one of the Special Operations ...... William H. McRaven October 5, from 2 to 4:00 pm. ©Karen L. Kirshner, Burying the Hatchet #2/Going Native, 2018 tours? Stop by during our Summer of ‘69 ...... Elin Hilderbrand ©Karen L. Kirshner, DUO, 2017 regular hours. Appointments are preferred, but visitors Under Currents ...... Nora Roberts are welcome. A Woman is No Man ...... Etaf Rum October Main Floor Showcase: Friends of The Bryant Library Presents The Haunted Bookshop BRYANT ROOM HOURS: Visit the In 1919 local author Christopher Morley Reference published The Haunted Bookshop. Tuesday 11-3:30 In 2019, figments of imagination from Wednesday 11-3:30 Desk for a Morley’s one-hundred year-old bookshop Thursday 11-3:30, copy of our will be on display at The Bryant Library, Friday 11-3:30 complete starting Sept. 28 until October 31. Don’t 1st Saturday of every month title list. miss this once-in-a-century exhibit. 12:30-4:30 Warning: Judge these books by their covers. They are very creepy.

14 • September | October 2019 September | October 2019 • 3 Byte Size News Library News Room Transform your school year with Roslyn Rocks Back-To-School Drive a library card – September is uring the month of August the library Library Card Sign-up Month partnered with the office of Assemblymember he value of today’s libraries goes beyond books. Librarians DCharles Lavine to collect school supplies for are leaders in their our neighbors in need. A major thank you to the Tcommunities – helping Roslyn community for their incredible generosity. people of any age to find what they need to help The donation bins were endlessly overflowing with improve their quality of new pencils, pens, markers, crayons, binders, book life. This September, The bags, scissors, and more. Thank you for kicking the Bryant Library is joining school year off right! with the American Library Association and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month, to make sure that every student has the most important The Bryant Library Is Now Your Gym for Brain Training! school supply of all — a free library card. Libraries build a foundation for children’s future success Think Faster, Focus Better and Remember More With Brain Exercises starting from the earliest stages of development. Librarians play a key role in helping children develop the basic tools for he Bryant Library now offers a new fun tool that can help you live a safer, healthier, and happier life by boosting school readiness by teaching families the components of early your brain power, the scientific way - with BrainHQ. literacy. Older students can also find tools for success at their BrainHQ was made for you. It allows you to fit brain exercises into your busy life, and access brain training on local libraries, where they can access high-speed Internet and Tmost internet-connected devices. Plus, each exercise continuously adapts to digital tools, as well as working with trained professionals on your unique performance. So you train at the right level for you. Think of BrainHQ how best to use these resources while providing hands-on as your personal gym for brain training, where you can exercise your memory, opportunities for creative exploration. attention, brain speed, people skills, intelligence and navigation abilities. BrainHQ of- “Our library provides access and programs for students of fers more than two dozen scientifically proven exercises to help you think faster, all ages,” says Library Director, Victor Caputo. There’s really focus better, remember more and enjoy life! something for everyone, and it’s all free with a library card.” To sign up, please visit the library’s website: https://bryantlibrary.org/ and For more information about how to sign up for a library then Research Tools, BrainHQ. For more information or questions, please call the card, visit us today! Reference Desk at 516.621.2240 extensions: 240/241/247. Be INNspired: Donate Food The Bryant Library Now Offers To Benefit The INN! Computer Classes in Chinese uring the Dmonths of September, the library will be collecting nonperishable foods for the Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead, NY. The food collected will be given to the guests at The INN to help them during these months, when The INN’s food supplies run low. The INN appreciates the collected food items from the INNcredible generosity of the Roslyn community. Thank you All for your INNvaluble donations and heartfelt gifts.

4 • September | October 2019 September | October 2019 • 13 children’s Room the Bryant Library Didn’t get a chance to visit your favorite museum this summer? It’s not too late! Reserve a Museum Pass at The Library today. hanks to Friends of the Bryant Library, we recently added The THeckscher Museum of Art to our expanding museum pass collection. List of Museums: CELEBRATE LIBRARY Take Advantage of Our Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Pick up/Return at Library Wireless Printing Service from Children’s Museum of Manhattan – Pick up/Return at Library RECAP CARD SIGN-UP MONTH Cradle of Aviation – Pick up/Return at Library Home or in the Library! The Frick Collection – Print on Demand IN SEPTEMBER Print wirelessly to the library’s printer from all Garvies Point Museum and Preserve – Print on Demand Thank you to the Friends mobile devices, including laptops, tablets and of the Bryant Library! Bryant Library Cardholders Tuesday, Guggenheim – Pick up/Return at Library smartphones. Submit print jobs from home or in Heckscher Museum of Art – Print on Demand Their generous support helped fund the September 3 - Monday, September 30* the library and release them at the library’s Print Visit the Bryant Library with your Bryant Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum – Print on Demand Sizzling Summer Specials: Kerboom Release Station. Library card this September. Check out 5 or Long Island Children’s Museum – Pick up/Return at Library Kidz dance workouts, Robyn Littman’s Super more Children’s Books in September with Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – Pick up/Return at Library Hero Yoga series, Cradle of Aviation’s Portable your Bryant Library Card & get a prize! Note: Museum of the City of New York – Pick up/Return at Library Planetarium, Beekeeper Gerald Raffa, and One prize per visit per day. Prizes limited to Renew & Reserve Renew Nassau County Museum of Art – Print on Demand Petra Puppets Big Banana Blast Off. Bryant Library cardholders. From Home Reserve New York Empire State Pass – Pick up/Return at Library That next great title is a click New York Hall of Science – Pick up/Return at Library A Universe of Stories away, including a DVD or book From New York Historical Society – Pick up/Return at Library Summer Reading Program which is coming out soon! It is Old Westbury Gardens – Print on Demand was a great easier than ever to reserve and Planting Fields Foundation – Pick up/Return at Library success! 405 renew Bryant Library materials Patrons can reserve their passes online through The Bryant Library’s kids participated from home. Just visit www.bryantlibrary.org, click Online Reservation System by going to our homepage @ and read 3,924 on My Library Account, enter your Bryant barcode www.bryantlibrary.org and clicking on the Museum Pass icon. books! Well done! and PIN # (if you did not change it, it is the last four Look for the “Request Pass” Button to see if the Museum Pass Independent readers 1000 digits of your phone number), Click on “search the is available. Reservations can also be made at the Reference Desk or in Grades K – 5 are invited to join us for our catalog”, find what you want and click the “request” from computers within the library. Books Before button. It’s that simple. Of course we always want Winter Reading Program in December. Great News, You Can Now “Print-On-Demand!” you to visit us and you can still call the Library to KindergartenLibrary We are now offering “Print-on-Demand” Museum Passes reserve materials. 2019 Nassau Library Tour Participate in our 1000 Books for the following Museums: Garvies Point, The Frick was a hit! July & August were filled Program. Read and record the Collection, Hecksher Museum of Art, Intrepid, with visitors from all over. Check out books you read with your little one Old Westbury Gardens and the Nassau County #nassaulibrarytour on Facebook and before they reach kindergarten. Museum of Art. Patrons will be able to reserve and print the pass online Instagram for pictures. Receive a special gift for signing up and additional incentive rewards for the date they plan to visit. every 100 book milestone for Old Westbury Gardens recognition and added motivation. Visit the Children’s Reference Desk for more information. Please note reward incentives are limited to Bryant Library cardholders. All families are encouraged to read 1000 Books before At The Bryant Library, Kindergarten and visit 1000booksbeforekindergarten.org We Believe In Access For All We now offer a large print version of our for more information. newsletter. Please visit our Reference or Circulation Desk to pick up a copy.

September | October 2019 • 5 12 • September | October 2019 5 adult programs Bridge Buddies: Free 1-Hour Bridge Lessons Fridays from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Snack and Paint Family Halloween Cookie House Grades K – 2 All Ages Sundays Are Back! September 6, 13, 20, 27 & October 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays, October 2, 16, 23 Monday, October 21 Bryant &Whitman: Poets by Nature Join us on Fridays for friendly social bridge (not duplicate). (Note: Library is closed 10/9 for Yom Kippur) 4:30 – 5:30 PM OR 6:30 – 7:30 PM Learn how to play bridge the way it was taught 60 years 4:15 – 5:00 PM Build a Halloween Cookie House together as a family to take Sponsored by The Friends of Cedarmere ago, with free intermediate lessons from 10:00 -11:00 am for Join us for a special afternoon of painting. Materials, snacks home. Note one house per family. In person registration begins Sunday, October 13 at 1:30 pm players with some experience who would like to improve and light refreshments will be provided. Register once for September 30 for Bryant Library cardholders, others will be wait listed and all classes in series. Online registration begins September 11 for Bryant notified if space permits. A Symposium on Poetry & the their level of play. After the lesson, there will be open play Library cardholders, registration opens for others the day before program, Environment, moderated by until 2:30 pm. No need to bring a partner. All are welcome! if space permits. Dr. Robert Sargent (Professor The Bryant Library Scribes Emeritus of English, Hofstra University), Stemtastic: Potionology Lab Workshop Led by Clive Young Grades K – 5 (Pulitzer Prize Professor of Journal- featuring Dan Fagin Thursdays, September 12, 26 & October 10, 24 at 7:00 pm Monday, October 14 ism, NYU), Judith Baumel (Whitman Prize Poet-Professor, Meetings will take place in the Valentine House 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM OR 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Adelphi University) & Cynthia Shor (Poet-Director, The Walt Professor Potion has agreed to certify a new group of Navigating character development, infusing Whitman Birthplace Association), with Gala Reception & Potionologists. But first, you must complete a series of tasks literary elements, and articulating a voice are he has outlined for you. Are you up for the challenge? Can Upcoming Tours, both to follow, at Cedarmere, 225 Bryant Avenue, among other strategies open for investigation you make a rainbow of colors from one liquid? Make raisins November Programs Roslyn Harbor. and discussion during these workshops. Whether dance and create an oozy explosion? If so, you may have you’re in the midst of polishing a piece, starting what it takes to become a certified Potionologist. Online UN Day: Our Planet, Our Future registration begins September 23 for Bryant Library cardholders, registration with a fresh canvas, or wishing to engage in dialog opens for others the day before program, if space permits. Baby Start Sunday, October 20 at 2:00 pm to inspire ideas, a creative space awaits. Ages 6 – 17 months with parent or caregiver Sponsored by the Baha’I of Roslyn Clive young is the Editor In Chief of Pro Sound News, Third Grade Mix-Up Fridays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 and the UNA Lomg Island Chapter and is the author of Homemade Hollywood, a history of Grades 2 – 4 10:15 – 10:45 AM This afternoon’s celebration of world cultures is sponsored amateur filmmaking, andCrank It Up, which profiles more Wednesday, October 23 A Time for Kids, Inc. presents Baby Start, a than 70 concert roadies. Young has presented nearly 350 6:30 - 7:30 PM program designed to introduce your baby to by the Baha’I of Roslyn, The Bryant Library and the United the wonderful world of libraries! Activities programs on pop culture, literature, music and film around Join us for a book discussion and snacks. Receive a copy Nations Association of the USA Southern New York State of the book Third Grade Mix-Up by Michele Jakubowski at include music, movement, finger plays, fine Division. The program will give families a taste of the flavor the U.S., and was a 2019 Neal Award finalist (the Pulitzers registration. Read about friendships, adventures, and a love for and gross motor development and circle of various cultures. There will be refreshments, giveaways, of trade publishing). video games. Snack and chat about the Third Grade Mix-Up. time. Register once for all classes in series. international musical performances, readings from local per- In person registration begins October 2 for Bryant Library cardholders, Online registration begins October 11 for Bryant Library cardholders, Social Dance Class others will be wait listed and notified, if space permits. registration opens for others October 31 if space permits. formers, and distinguished speakers. September 7, 14, 28 at 3:30 pm Full Steam Ahead Lego Builders Ages 18 months – 4 years Frankenstein: Little Mary’s Monster *No class on September 21 Grades 2 – 5 Fridays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 A 1-Hour Performance Reading In-Person Registration Required at Reference Desk– FREE Monday, September 23 & Monday, October 28 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 pm The fall social season is here and what better way to celebrate 6:30 - 7:30 PM A Time for Kids, Inc. presents an interactive, than to join our Saturday afternoon Ballroom & Latin Social Design your own Lego masterpiece or work together educational series for children and adults Prepare yourself for chills and thrills with to build one of our special sets. Register once for both actors Melanie Lipton and David Houston Dance Class. Taught by professional ballroom dancer Dona- to stimulate and engage thinking as they sessions. Online registration begins September 2 for Bryant Library explore, play, and build together. Activities in their hour-long radio drama reading of tas Nacajus, you’ll be introduced to the basics of wide range cardholders, registration opens for others September 20, if space permits. of dances including waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba and cha cha include music, movement, fine and gross Frankenstein. Mary Shelley began her mas- motor building as well as a craft. Register once for all classes terpiece in 1815 when she was 18 years old. cha. Not only will you be able to glide along the dance floor Family Coloring Time in series. Online registration begins October 11 for Bryant Library The story was published 3 years later, 201 at your next social event, but dancing has been proven to pro- All Ages cardholders, registration opens for others October 31 if space permits. Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28 years ago. Since then, her thrilling story has spawned more vide fantastic benefits to both the mind and body. No partner Pajama Storytime or experience is necessary and the class is open to all. 2:00 – 4:00 PM than 70 movie versions, most of them drastically unfaithful Relax and unwind while having fun with family coloring time. Ages 3½ – 6 Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21 to Mary’s haunting and horrific vision. This program, with Mindfulness Workshop Coloring sheets, colored pencils, and crayons provided. sound effects and background music by Bernard Herrmann, Come join us! No registration required. 7:00 – 7:30 PM Led by Catherine Epstein time travels back to learn heart-stopping truths from Mary Listen to dog stories and decorate a Tuesday, September 17 at 1:00 pm mini dog house. All participants will also Shelley’s manuscript. Color A Smile Online Registration Required All Ages receive a plush dog toy to take home. Saturday, October 19 Online registration begins October 15 for Bryant We’ve all heard the term “Mindfulness” – but what does it Library cardholders, registration opens for others 9:30 – 4:30 PM November 4, if space permits. Monday Mahjong really mean and how can we translate that into everyday Volunteer to stop in and color cheerful drawings that will Mondays from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm living? What are the benefits? Join Catherine Epstein of the be mailed to Color A Smile. Color A Smile is a nonprofit Dog House Story Craft Living Lotus Group as she shares the ways to bring Mindful organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior September 9, 16, 23, 30 & Grades K – 2 Living into your life.You’ll come away from this program citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile. Tuesday, November 5 October 7, 14, 21, 28 with a renewed understanding of how to live life in a more Every month they mail thousands of new drawings to all the 2:00 – 2:45 PM Stop by this informal gathering to play classic games. Please people on ther mailing list. No registration required. Drop in any time Listen to dog stories and decorate a mini balanced and positive way! Catherine is a Graduate Gemolo- throughout the day. dog house for a little plush dog toy to take home. Online bring your own sets. Tea and coffee will be provided! gist, Reiki Master, and Certified Professional Coach. registration begins October 15 for Bryant Library cardholders, registration opens for others November 4 if space permits. 6 • September | October 2019 September | October 2019 • 11 11 children’s Room The ABC’s of Medicare he directed the notorious Freaks (1932) which went on to Presentation by Senior Services of North America horrify and upset movie patrons for decades. But what was Wednesday, September 18 at 1:00 pm the story behind this man and his increasingly disturbing Online Registration Required motion pictures? Join me for a psychological introspection Baby Sign Language on one of the masters of the macabre, Tod Browning. Ages birth to 18 months Toddler Story Time Do you have questions about Medicare Saturdays, October 19, 26 & November 2 Ages 2 – 3½ years health insurance options? Do you want to Diego Velázquez 9:30 – 10:30 AM Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 lower your RX costs? Do you want to learn Art Lecture with Ines Powell One hour workshop for you and your little one to learn how 11:00 – 11:30 AM how to maximize your entitlements? We can help! Join Joy to communicate using sign language. Parent or caregiver Wednesday, October 23 at 1:00 pm Join us for stories and songs. Parent or guardian must Poupko, Independent Senior Health Insurance Representa- must accompany the child. Register once for all classes accompany the child. Register once for all classes in series. Online Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez, the most in series. Online registration begins September 21 for Bryant Library registration begins September 12 for Bryant Library cardholders, others may tive, and learn the ABC’s of the new Medicare system. admire and perhaps the greatest European painter, who ever cardholders, registration opens for others October 18, if space permits. register October 2, if space permits. lived, had a gift for conveying a sense of truth. He had a Introduction to Tai-Chi special talent for painting portraits, which capture the appear- Baby Time Fall Story Craft 1 Hour Class with David Alexander Ages 6 – 12 months Ages 2 – 4 years ance of reality through the seemingly effortless handling of the Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Monday, September 23 Thursday, September 19 at 1:00 pm paint.Born in Seville in 1599, Velázquez became official artist November 12, 19, 26 4:00 – 4:45 PM Online Registration Required to King Philip IV at a time when Spain dominated the world. 11:00 – 11:30 AM Welcome fall with a story and a craft in the Children’s Room. Tai Chi Chuan is a practice that brings Come play with your baby and make new friends here at Parent or caregiver must accompany the child. together mind and body, so that our original, energetic, calm, Rock On! De-Stress with Deborah Adler the library. Parent or caregiver must accompany the child. Walk in, no Online registration begins September 2 for Bryant Library cardholders, Thursday, October 24 at 1:00 pm registration required, as space permits. registration opens for others the day before program, if space permits. and clear-minded self can find expression both during the practice of the movements, and extending that well-being Online Registration Required Giggles & Wiggles Halloween Story Craft & Parade into everyday life. All movements are done slowly, while Relax and rejuvenate as you create your own Ages 12 – 17 months Ages 2 – 4 years standing, and are suitable for all ages. Wear comfortable inspirational rock(s). Rocks are a beautiful part Mondays, September 23 & 30, Wednesday, October 30 clothing and footwear. Smooth-bottomed shoes or sneakers of nature and can provide wonderful tools for October 7, 21, & 28, November 4, 18 & 25 4:00 – 4:45 PM stability, luck, strength and self-expression. With 10:00 – 10:30 AM Get excited for Halloween with a fun story and craft in the are recommended. Mr. Alexander has been practicing Tai Chi Fun with music, fingerplays, toys and simple stories Children’s Room. Children are invited to join us in costume. Chuan since 1978, and has been teaching nearly as long. He paint and special paint markers come create artistic while developing early literacy skills. Parent or caregiver Parade around the library in costume after completing craft is also a licensed gestalt therapist, psychoanalyst, and coach. rocks with beautiful designs and/or inspirational or uplifting must accompany the child. Child must be 12 months by activity. Parent or caregiver must accompany the child. quotes. Artist and Licensed Art Therapist Deborah Adler will September. Register once for all classes in series. Online registration Online registration begins October 9 for Bryant Library cardholders, Armageddon: The Site of Megiddo guide you through this creative process. begins September 2 for Bryant Library cardholders, others may register registration opens for others the day before program, if space permits. September 22, if space permits. Lecture with Denise Gold PreK Discovery Wednesday, September 25 at 2:00 pm Charles Berman Tax Seminar Toy Time Ages 3 – 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) Online Registration Required Ages 13 – 24 months Tuesdays, October 15, 22 & 29 Tuesday, October 15 at 1:00 pm Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & 4:00 – 4:30 PM On the strategic trade route Via Maris lies Join Charles Berman, Town of North Hempstead Receiver of November 12, 19, 26 Pre-schoolers discover the world of coding with hands on the ruins of the great fortress of Megiddo, Taxes as he discusses STAR, Senior Citizens, Veterans and other 10:00 – 10:30 AM learning fun. Register once for all classes in series. Online which was widely regarded as one of the most important and exemptions that could help you lower your property taxes. Join us for playtime to meet and play with other children in registration begins September 24 for Bryant Library cardholders, registration richest cities of the ancient Near East. Inside its walls were opens for others begins October 14, if space permits. the playroom. Parent or caregiver must accompany the child. Walk in, no lavish palaces, temples, altars, and a fantastic water installa- registration required, as space permits Curran & Deriggi-Whitton Celebrate Pink: A Special Storytime tion, on which James Michener based his famous novel, The Property Tax Exemption Workshop Little Listeners with Ruth Ann Warren Source. Through the centuries, the city had witnessed a suc- Ages 18 – 23 months Ages 3 – 7 years cession of conquerors: Egyptians, Canaanites, Israelites, Phi- Friday, October 11 at 1:00 pm Mondays, September 23 & 30, Saturday, October 12 listines, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Turks, Britons Department staff will assist homeowners who would like to October 7, 21, 28 & November 4, 18 & 25 2:00 - 3:00 PM and Israelis. Har Megiddon, the hill of Megiddo, is Armaged- file for the Veterans, Senior Citizen, Cold War Veterans, 11:00 – 11:30 AM Listen to a reading of Blossom and Grow: A Pony’s Tale don, the symbolic place where the battle of the Apocalypse of Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers, Limited Enjoy a half hour of stories, songs and fingerplays. Parent About a Farmer and a Garden, make crafts, and participate Income Disability, Home Improvement. Enhanced STAR or caregiver must accompany the child. Child must be 18 in a garden activity. Lots of fun for the whole family to Revelations is described in the New Testament’s Book. months by September. Register once for all classes in the series. Online enjoy! Parent or caregiver must accompany the child. applications for first-time filers will only be accepted for registration begins September 2 for Bryant Library cardholders, others may Online registration begins September 21 for Bryant Library cardholders, Tod Browning: The Crown Prince homeowners who were enrolled in the STAR Program prior register September 22, if space permits. registration opens for others the day before program, if space permits. of the Cinematic Macabre to January 2, 2015. As part of New York State’s Mandatory Enhanced STAR Income Verification Program, Enhanced Pumpkin Time! Lecture by Keith Crocker Kidsongs Play Along STAR recipients are no longer required to file a renewal Ages 1 – 4 years Ages 3 – 7 years Thursday, October 17 at 2:00 pm application. NYS will verify STAR income eligibility and Fridays, October 11, 18, & 25 Saturday, October 26 Online Registration Required 2:00 – 2:45 PM contact applicants, if additional information is needed. 10:45 – 11:30 AM Tod Browning was once one of Hollywood’s golden direc- Open play session while watching and singing Meet Paul Montuori, author of The Pumpkin Pies and the Please MAKE COPIES of their 2018 Federal and State along to Kidsongs Music Video Stories. Parent or Pumpkin Puddings. Listen to him read his story and make tors during the silent era of motion pictures. He collaborated Income Tax Forms, Driver’s License, and any other docu- caregiver must accompany the child. Walk in, no registration a pumpkin craft. Online registration begins October 5 for Bryant Library on a series of film noir styled crime films for MGM andwas mentation that is required PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP. required, as space permits. cardholders, registration opens for others begins October 25, if space permits. recruited by Universal pictures for Dracula (1931). Please call (516) 571-1500 for more information. But his career plummeted after

10 • September | October 2019 September | October 2019 • 7 adult programs (continued) Hot Off The Press Is Back! YOGAwith Computer & Technology Training If you’re new to the scene, Hot Off The Press is a monthly book discussion from September to June that cover the latest Donna Rovegno September Classes and the greatest reads. Our Reference team brings the story to Tuesdays 9:30 am – 11:00 am life through costumes, themed food, decorations, and Skype September 3, 10, 17, 24 • October 8, 15, 22, 29 Learn a New Language visits from the author to create a completely immersive expe- *NO CLASS OCTOBER 1 (Class Taught In The Chinese Language) rience. The discussion is just as exciting as the decor, and the $56 for full session Tuesday, September 10 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm event gets better every month! Thursdays 9:30 am - 11:00 am Online Registration Required | For Adults 18 & Over Join Bryant Librarians and Staff for a lively Make Up Class: September 5 Learn any language using Bryant Library’s online database: New Session: September 12, 19 • October 3, 10, 17, 24 Transparent Languages. In this class we will walk you discussion of the books that everyone is through setting up an account and learn vocabulary, reading! Bring your book and your lunch. *NO CLASS SEMPTEMBER 26 pronunciation, grammar and culture of the language of your Dessert and coffee are on us. $49 for full session choice. Library card and pin number needed. Please bring Saturdays 9:30 am – 11:00 am your own charged mobile devices. Tuesday, September 24th at 1:00 pm October Classes September 7, 14, 21 • October 12, 16, 26 Wireless Printing Made Easy The Guest Book by Sarah Blake *NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 28 or OCTOBER 5 $42 for full session Thursday, September 12 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Introduction to Microsoft Excel Online Registration Required | For Adults 18 & Over Thursday, October 3 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Art Lecture with Ines Powell Learn how to print wirelessly to the library’s printer using Online Registration Required | For Adults 18 & Over Circe as Represented in Art your computer, laptop and mobile devices. Please bring your Learn the basics of the world’s most popular spreadsheet STRETCHING own charged devices. program, including creating, editing and formatting work- Tuesday, October 29 at 12:00 pm sheets, formulas, and much more. (Preceding BookTalk With Linda) & TONING Download Movies, Music, eBooks & Audiobooks: During the illustrated lecture, we will explore numerous with Marlene Kirsh Libby, Kanopy, Hoopla, RBDigital Intermediate Microsoft Excel visual representations of the mythological goddess Circe that Thursday, October 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:00am (Class Taught In The Chinese Language) artists have created throughout the centuries. From ancient September 18, 25 • October 2, 23, 30 Online Registration Required | For Adults 18 & Over Online Registration Required | For Adults 18 & Over times to the modern era, Circe has been represented in a variety *NO CLASS OCTOBER 9 & OCTOBER 16 Tuesday, September 24 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Learn more about the world’s most popular spreadsheet of roles, with the artist always trying to capture the goddess’s $35 for full session Want to download ebooks, watch movies, read your favorite program, including functions, working with ranges, macros, complex personality. charting and much more. magazines or listen to music online? The library The lecture will be conducted in conjunction has a wealth of FREE streaming services that you can with a Book Discussion at the Bryant library on TOTAL BODY access with your library card. If you need help setting up Advanced Microsoft Excel your phone, tablet, and Kindle to utilize these resources, we Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm the novel, Circe by Madeline Miller. are here to help. Bring your own charged mobile devices. Online Registration Required | For Adults 18 & Over CONDITIONING Using Microsoft Excel, the world’s most popular BookTalk With Linda with Marlene Kirsh Download Movies, Music, eBooks & Audiobooks: spreadsheet program, learn advanced features including Tuesday, October 29th at 1:00 pm Mondays 5:15pm – 6:15pm Libby, Kanopy, Hoopla, RBDigital vLookup, data validation and much more. Circe by Madeline Miller Makeup Class: September 16 Thursday, September 26 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm New Session: September 23, 30 • October 7, 14, 28 Online Registration Required | For Adults 18 & Over Microsoft Excel’s Pivot Tables *NO CLASS OCTOBER 21 Want to download ebooks, watch movies, read your favorite Thursday, October 31 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm $35 for full session magazines or listen to music online? The library Online Registration Required | For Adults 18 & Over Book Talks With Elizabeth Olesh has a wealth of FREE streaming services that you can Pivot tables are a powerful feature in Excel that enable you Monday, September 9 at 1:00pm access with your library card. If you need help setting up to manipulate, analyze, and present data. In this class, you The Wife by Meg Wolitzer ZUMBA with your phone, tablet, and Kindle to utilize these resources, we will learn how to sort, filter, group, count, summate, and are here to help. Bring your own charged mobile devices. format data easily and efficiently. Mary Aiello Monday, October 21at 1:00pm Wednesdays at 7:15pm- 8:15pm The Night Circus September 4, 11, 18, 25 • October 2, 16, 23, 30 with by Erin Morgenstern *NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 9 Marla $40 for full session Kirsch

Please note that all classes much be paid in full by check (payable to Bryant Library) at the beginning of the session. Cash will no longer be accepted. Thank you! Register in-person at the reference desk. 8 • September | October 2019 September | October 2019 • 9