CONCERTS:
“Divas of Our Time: Live Music by Naomi Zeitlin”
Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m.
This one-of-a-kind show will feature classics by Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Edith Piaf, Celia Cruz, and more!
“The Paul Joseph Quartet presents St. Patrick’s Day Jazz”
Co-Sponsored by Atria Roslyn Harbor & Friends of Bryant Library
Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m.
Stop by for an enjoyable afternoon of St. Patrick’s Day music, presented by composer/pianist Paul Joseph and his jazz quartet. You’ll hear inspiring jazz renditions of Irish favorites such as “Danny Boy,” “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” “Red Is The Rose,” and many others. Paul Joseph has composed works that have received wide critical acclaim in performances by distinguished orchestras, ballet companies, and choirs. Refreshments will be served!
“Annual LICA Concert”
Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m.
The annual Long Island Composers Alliance the concert, now in its twenty-first consecutive year, comprises a violin-piano recital, featuring works by six LICA composers: Herbert Deutsch, Murray Cohen, Julie Mandel, Dana Richardson, Edward Smaldone, and Sonny Tobler. The composers represented have widely varying styles.
LECTURES, WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS:
Second Annual Adult Winter Reading Club Celebration
Thursday, March 12 at Noon
RSVP Required
We’re smitten with books…and we found that you are, too! Thank you to all who participated in our second Annual Adult Winter Reading Club. Now it’s time to celebrate! Join us for lunch and a lively discussion of all your favorite titles. There will be free raffles and giveaways. RSVP by visiting our website today!
Roslyn SEPTA Presents “Bringing Back The Fun!”
Creative Parenting Workshop Co-Sponsored by Roslyn District & Bryant Library
Friday, March 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Licensed Psychotherapist Deborah Adler will inspire us to go back to some of the basics, let go and model a more relaxed and creative mindset with our over-scheduled, over-anxious, and over-stimulated children. The overuse of screen and phone time will be addressed. Please RSVP to Co-Presidents Deborah Adler and Jocelyn Wasserman at Roslynsepta1@gmail.com.
Funny Ladies of Comedy: Lecture by Sal St. George
Tuesday, March 17 at 1 p.m.
Online Registration Required
In a field dominated by male comedians, this laugh-provoking lecture explores the most beloved women laugh makers who entertained us in motion pictures and television. Over the years we have been entertained by the antics of Fanny Brice, Joan Rivers, Phyllis Diller, Mae West, Roseanne Barr, Jean Harlow, Carol Burnett, Goldie Hawn, Totie Fields and more. Discover the ground-breaking, and side-splitting, stories of these remarkably Funny Ladies of Comedy.
“The Mindful Living Series”
Monthly workshop led by Catherine Epstein
Tuesdays March 3 & April 7 at 1 p.m.
Online Registration Required
The goal of this monthly group will be to further discussion, support and connection in a safe space. We will learn Mindfulness, Meditation and Mastery to help become masters of our energy, our lives so that we can live in balanced and peaceful ways, and live more fully from the heart.
Mahjong
Mondays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 &
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Stop by this informal gathering to play Mahjong and meet new friends. Please bring your own sets. Tea and coffee will be served!
The Bryant Library Scribes: Writing Workshop Led by Clive Young
Thursdays March 12, 26, April 9, 30 at 7 p.m.
Online Registration Required
Navigating character development, infusing literary elements,and articulating a voice are among a conrucopia of strategies open for investigation and discussion during these workshops. Whether you’re in the midst of polishing a piece, starting with a fresh canvas, or wishing to engage in dialog to inspire ideas, a creative space awaits.
“Emotional Detox sponsored by Global Harmony House”
Wednesday, March 25 at 1 p.m.
Online Registration Required
Jealousy, guilt, anger, sadness…emotions can pile up and get clogged up. When we don’t find a way to release harmful emotions, they can drain or block our energy and stop us from thriving. Flush out all the toxins. Then you will feel clearer and lighter, and enhance your emotional health, vitality, and stability. Join us for tips on how to do an emotional detox and practice meditation.
“The Alexander Technique: Demonstration by Gary Adelman”
Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m.
Online Registration Required
Learn how to improve posture, reduce pain, destress, look and feel better and with certified Alexander technique teacher Gary Adelman. Gary has had a private practice in Alexander technique for over 25 years. He studied the technique in Boston and Tel Aviv and taught for a year at Princeton University.
“Biblical Sites of the Exodus: Archeology Lecture with Denise Gold”
Wednesday, April 1 at 1 p.m.
Biblical sites of the Exodus, a slide presentation with commentary will be given. The lecture will explore questions such as: Why and how did the Hebrews led by Moses leave Egypt? What route did they take? Where did they camp? What happened along the way, and where is Mount Sinai? This program is tailored to give you a new insight into the significance of the story of the Exodus from a historical and archaeological point of view.
“Heart-Wise Communication discussion led by Alexander David”
Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m.
Online Registration Required
Heart-Wise Communication brings together our feelings and judgment into action, in varied situations involving self and others. Arguments with loved ones, feelings of dissatisfaction in our daily environment, rivalries, parenting when a child seems not to listen, these are examples of situations that can be addressed by using deep empathy combined with the wisdom of good judgment, in other words, heart-wise communication.
“Behind The Scenes of The Bryant Room: Tour The Local History Collection”
Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m.
Online Registration Required
Learn about Roslyn history and the Local History Collection located in our library’s famous Bryant Room. Please call the Bryant Room for more details (516) 621-2240 x 260.
“Rock Painting: De-Stress with Deborah Adler”
Thursday, April 23 at 1 p.m.
Online Registration Required
Relax and rejuvenate as you create your own inspirational rocks. Rocks are a beautiful part of nature and can
provide wonderful tools for stability, luck, strength, and self-expression. With paint and special paint-markers come to create artistic rocks with beautiful designs and/or inspirational or uplifting quotes. Create an intention for yourself to ignite calm, peace and serenity in your life. Artist and Licensed Art Therapist Deborah Adler will guide you through this creative process.
“Introduction to Jewish Genealogy: Researching Your Family History”
Wednesday, April 29 at 1 p.m.
Online Registration Required
Gary Pokrassa has retired from his day job as a CPA/CFO and has spent the last 18 years becoming a serious genealogist with well over 2,200 people in his own family tree – he will lead us through a description of how to get started using information you already know about your immediate family and related family branches. He will go through the resources available, documents to search for and how to search including spelling variations and name changes, how to read and interpret these documents and how to use the JewishGen.org facilities.
Pokrassa will use several actual results from his own family research to illustrate the techniques used and to extract the clues available. We will show how to reconstruct your family history from the time of immigration into the USA and also show how to go back to the “Old Country” for further information. Documents to be covered include census reports, immigration and naturalization papers, military records, death/birth/marriage certifications, cemetery burial and “Landsmanschaft” information,” gravestone photos (matzevot), and collaboration with other researchers.
Submitted by the Bryant Library
