Video of this program Tues, Oct 30, 7:30pm – Just a few generations ago all funerals occurred in the ‘home parlor’ and burials were ‘green’, which is part of the natural cycle of death feeding new life. Come engage in a conversation about the practice...
Tues, Oct 23, 7:30pm – Bestselling author Jenna Blum will give a talk on her latest novel The Lost Family, an immersive, emotionally riveting family saga about the reverberations of World War II across generations: In 1965 Manhattan, patrons flock to Masha’s to savor its...
Friday, Oct 19, 1pm – Come to the Library to make your own Book Pumpkin! We’ll be using Exacto knives and hot glue so this activity is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Tuesday, Oct 2, 7:30pm – Wayland composer/pianist Neil Olmstead will present his new song cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano in a lecture/listening session. Neil will discuss the process of composing these pieces and the challenges faced in rehearsing, performing and recording this music. Aural...
Friday, Dec 7, 10:30am – Join us for a 30-minute walk along a route near the library and enjoy each other’s company while getting some exercise! Please wear comfortable shoes, and bring water and rainwear if necessary. All ages and all levels are welcome. Meet at...
Author Sandy Stott reads from his non-fiction history of search and rescue in a changing landscape: A misread map, a sudden storm, a forgotten headlamp—and suddenly a leisurely hike turns into a treacherous endeavor. In the past decade, inexpensive but sophisticated navigation devices and mobile...
Monday, Sept 24, 7:30pm – Craft a succulent planter out of a book! All supplies provided but if you have a decoration you’d like to use, bring it along! Registration is required. Ages 12 and up. 15 spaces available.
