Oct 1-7 is Banned Books Week. According to the American Library Association, there were 45 book challenges in Massachusetts in 2022 affecting 57 titles. That’s more than the past 9 years (2013-2021) combined. When we ban books, we’re closing off readers to people, places, and perspectives....
View a video of this program. Monday, June 12 at 7:00 PM – George Tooker often depicted the tensions of modern life and inhuman bureaucracies. As a gay man, active in the Civil Rights movement, Tooker explored boundary-breaking subjects in his work while also...
View a video of this program. Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research...
View a video of this program. Monday, June 5 at 7:00 PM – Author Carey Kish traveled over 300 miles on foot and tasted more than 230 different beers to bring readers this great selection of hikes and brews. Join him for a talk...
View a video of this program. Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 PM – If you’re ready to learn and want to experiment with your green thumb potential, you won’t want to miss this interactive class on Planning a Garden and Cooking with Herbs! Cindi Jacobs will share...
Sunday, June 4 at 3:00 PM – Join us in the Rotunda to celebrate the launch of Jason Tandon’s latest book of poetry. No registration necessary. Jason Tandon’s This Far North practices a poetics of breathtaking quietude. These meditative, imagistic poems evoke a Zen-like “suchness” as...
Thurs, April 27, 8:00 PM – You are in for a riveting hour online with New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger! Join us as he discusses his newest book in the Cork O’Connor series Fox Creek and his other works! Register here for the webinar link. Fox Creek follows...
