COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

Beat, Beat, Beat!

Lecture by Keith Crocker. Beat, Beat, Beat! was a 1960s German music series which captured the iconic sounds of a defining era in rock n’ roll history. Featuring live performances by The Yardbirds, The Hollies, Freddie And The Dreamers, Brian Auger, The Tremeloes, Herman’s Hermits and many more. The event takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Online only. Contact the library at 516-621-2240. The Bryant Library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd.

Storytime

For ages 2 to 5. From 4:30 to 5 p.m., the library will host a storytime event. Join the library staff for stories, songs, fingerplays and more. Develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, and phonological awareness, all from participating in storytime. Online registration required.

THURSDAY, JULY 6

Mindful Mornings

From 10 to 11 a.m., join Nassau County Museum of Art Director of Education

Laura Lynch for three Mindful Mornings sessions. Mindful looking invites us to take time to observe, question, and reflect without hurry, distraction, or judgment. During each experience we will explore one work, maybe two works of art in our galleries, with intention as we focus on color, texture, form, and personal connections. Sessions also occurring July 27 and August 3. Join us for as many sessions as you like. Each will be a different opportunity to enjoy art together. The program is capped at 12 people. The museum is at One Museum Drive, 516-484-9338.

JULY 10-AUGUST 4

Summer Art Lab 2023

Ages: children entering kindergarten Fall 2023 through age 10. Join the museum this summer for a unique blend of indoor and outdoor creative adventures! Our popular Summer Art Lab program has been designed with four newly-themed week-long sessions. Using current exhibitions at the Nassau Museum, outdoor sculptures located on our 145-acre nature preserve, and contemporary artists as inspiration, Art Lab’s young artists immerse themselves in the creative process. With the chance for exploring the fresh air of our forests and trails paired with devoted studio time in our Manes Art and Education

Homecare

Friends For Life makes it possible for seniors to live in their own home. Our extraordinary family of caregivers can attend to your loved one, so you can get back to being a daughter or son. You can depend on us!

Center, Art Lab artists will create unique works of art in a memorable summer experience. Students and families can choose how many weeks they wish to sign up for. All artmaking materials are included. Location: The Manes Art and Education Center.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

Tech One-on-One

From 11 to 11:30 a.m., the library will host a tech session for adults. Do you need help with setting up Kanopy, Hoopla or Libby, or do you have questions about Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Google Drive or need help with basic computer questions? You can make an appointment with our tech staff. Each Tech One-on-One Session is for 30 minutes. To register, please visit our website at www.bryantlibrary.org and click on Programs or call the Reference Desk at 516-621-2240 ext. 241.

Butterflies, Bees & Other Pollinators

From 1 to 2 p.m., the library will host an event on pollinators. Pollinators are very important for our existence. This presentation will take you into the world of pollinators and explain who they are, why they are important, what they do, why they are declining, and how to help them survive.

DIY Chemistry Lab

From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the library will host a chemistry lab. What is yeast and how does it make our bread so fluffy? Children will make a homemade batch of sourdough starter and observe yeast breathing. They will also try a few alternatives to this chemical reaction as they trap the gasses inside a balloon. Together, they will look at a number of ways to release and trap carbon dioxide gas and make their own homemade batch with the power of chemistry.

Senior Living Advisors

If you are stuck on where to begin with Medicaid, you are in the right place. We are New York Medicaid experts who care. We will help guide you through the process of Medicaid planning and give you the information necessary to get on the right path.