This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, February 24, at 2:00 p.m.

Gene Kelly – Singing and Dancing in the Rain (VIRTUAL)

Presenter: Brian Rose, professor emeritus, Communications, Fordham University

Thursday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m.

Qi Gong (IN-PERSON)

INSTRUCTOR: JENNY LU

JMS students join Middle School administration and teacher Karen Pascarella to present the donation to representatives from the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America.

The Jericho Middle School Skills and Development class recently held a Cookies and Cocoa fundraiser. The students had a traveling cart and pushed into classrooms selling cookies and hot chocolate. The students raised $1,855 and donated the funds to the Nassau

Suffolk Autism Society of America (NSASA), which is a parent-run organization serving over 4,000 families on Long Island. Their mission is to support individuals with autism in the local community. Photos by Denise Nash

Gene Kelly is one of the most engaging and influential dancers to ever set foot in Hollywood. He came at a time when movie dance was basically just a showcase for elegant partners in motion, but within a few years he had transformed not only the nature of male dancing but also the crucial role of the camera in making dance come alive on the big screen. This presentation will survey Kelly’s extraordinary achievements, and examine his enduring impact on Hollywood dancing. No registration is needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Sunday, February 26, at 1:00 p.m.

A Musical Excursion to China (IN PERSON)

Presenter: Ba Ban Music Society of New York.

An afternoon of music and dance with performers trained at top conservatories in China. Instruments include pipa (lute), dizi (flute) and percussions. Registration required. To register go to syossetlibrary.org.

Monday, February 27, at 4:00 p.m.

Name that Quiche (VIRTUAL)

Learn how to make quiche from scratch. This is a good winter brunch, lunch or dinner to serve family and friends. Once you register, you will receive an ingredient list, a recipe and the Zoom link. Register no later than Sunday, February 26, in order to make sure that you receive all the information needed for the class. To register go to syossetlibrary.org.

Tuesday, February 28, at 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon Book Discussion (IN PERSON)

Join Lisa Hollander, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the historical fiction novel “The Nature of Fragile Things” by Susan Meissner. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. No registration needed.

Qi gong is an ancient Asian healing mind-body practice that means energy work. Each class includes gentle stretching, guided breathing, energy meditation and mindful movements to improve balance, strength and immune function. Classes are suitable for all levels. Wear sneakers or flat sole shoes.

Ten sessions. Fee: $40. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary. org.

Thursday, March 2, at 12:00 p.m.

#AskALibrarian (ON TWITTER)

Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on Twitter for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have a Twitter account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.

Thursday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m.

The Bill of Rights and the Roberts Court (HYBRID)

Presenter: James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional History at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University and a retired NYPD detective The Roberts Court—so named since the confirmation of Chief Justice John G. Roberts in 2005—has helped to define individual rights through cases and controversies before the U.S. Supreme Court over the past fifteen plus years. In this lecture, we will analyze a selection of opinions to gain a better understanding of the justices and their impact on the Bill of Rights. No registration needed for in-person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m. Friday Movie at the Library (IN PERSON)

Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.