Event List

Plato called poetry an imitation of reality and Wordsworth called it a spontaneous overflow of thought and feeling.  How do you define poetry?  Would you like to apprecia...

In this three-week workshop, participants will work to explore their family tree. Instructor Andrew Zappelli will assist you in pursuing your research in this collaborative, group ...

The Siege of Acre 1189-1191Come and refight the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade. By 1191, the city had been besieged for two years. But Richard the Lionheart has now arrived...

This session is perfect for parents (teens are welcome too!) who want to get a head start on the college admissions process. You'll learn critical steps for each grade level, how t...

This group reads broadly, with a focus on literary award winners, well-reviewed fiction, and translations. This month’s discussion is on Desperate Characters by Paula Fox...

A healthy New Year’s resolution is gaining ground every year:  eating vegan.  Vegansociety.com explains its philosophy: "a way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as ...

The New York Times' Modern Love column celebrates storytelling of the heart.  In this 4-part writing workshop we will read past Modern Love columns and the...

This workshop is for teens ready to start writing their college applications early. Discover the purpose of the college essay, learn what makes an application truly memorable, and ...

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigat...

Join us in the Library's Lightburn Gallery as we celebrate the exciting intersection of the visual and literary arts.   Using an age-old technique called ekphrastic writi...

In this Writing Tips class we will talk about strategies that will help one sit, write and finish their story, poem, novel, screenplay, whatever is their writing project.  Cre...

Join us in front of the fireplace on the Mezzanine for an afternoon of story gaming fun! This event is an ages 9+ program perfect for people who are interested in Dungeons and Drag...

The New York Times' Modern Love column celebrates storytelling of the heart.  In this 4-part writing workshop we will read past Modern Love columns and the...

The New York Times' Modern Love column celebrates storytelling of the heart.  In this 4-part writing workshop we will read past Modern Love columns and the...

At this month's Cooks & Books let's celebrate the joy of eating and cooking to those close to us.  Cozy warm comfort foods and decadent desserts will be the curated theme ...

Come and refight the Battle of Verdun, the longest battle of WWI.The game features a huge trench and bunker system, hundreds of hand painted miniature soldiers, tanks, and artiller...

The New York Times' Modern Love column celebrates storytelling of the heart.  In this 4-part writing workshop we will read past Modern Love columns and the...

Plato called poetry an imitation of reality and Wordsworth called it a spontaneous overflow of thought and feeling.  How do you define poetry?  Would you like to apprecia...

Plato called poetry an imitation of reality and Wordsworth called it a spontaneous overflow of thought and feeling.  How do you define poetry?  Would you like to apprecia...