Join us for an evening with Paul Theroux to celebrate the release of his latest book, The Bad Angel Brothers. Q&A and book signing will follow the presentation. Copies of The Bad Angel Brothers will be on sale at the event. Medford native Paul Theroux is the author of many highly acclaimed books. In The
Join us for free evenings of dance with Dance Caliente! Wednesday, September 28: Argentine Tango Wednesday, October 19: The Hustle Thursday, November 17: Salsa Classes run from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Dancers of all levels are welcome. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes. We’d appreciate if you’d wear a mask and bring someone to dance with,
Basic Computing Classes with Melody Friedenthal Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Tech Lab September 17: Introduction to PCs and the Internet October 1: Introduction to Email October 15: Introduction to Word October 29: Introduction to Excel Melody Friedenthal earned her master's in library studies in 2015 after a long career as a software developer.
n the late 1970s, Disney decided to build a new theme park in Florida. However, there were two competing themes; which one would be built? Examine the history of EPCOT Center -- Walt’s dream vs. what was eventually built. Also take a virtual tour of the park and discuss the history of some of the
Though Billy Joel has not released a new rock album in over 27 years, he remains one of the world’s most popular live performers. Using performance and interview video clips, we’ll trace the arc of Billy’s career from his humble beginnings in Hicksville, NJ, to his slow rise to fame, to his long string of
Join Medford Historian Dee Morris to talk about some good ideas!
Join Doug Carr, architect and student of art and history, as he presents a variety of art works collected by generations of Brooks Family members, whose ranks include the Saltonstalls and the family of John Quincy Adams. The Brooks collection contains works by John Singer Singer Sargent, John LaFarge, Claude Monet, and sculptor Cyrus Dallin, among others. Over
Colonization happened early on in the New England area, as early as 1609, so many Native Nations and tribal histories were lost. Learn about the Nations that called this land home, where they are now and the thriving communities keeping their histories alive. Led by Heather Bruegl, an Independent Indigenous Consultant and Historian. Bruegel is
Join Library Director Barbara Kerr for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required, just drop in. RSVP if you are able so we know how much coffee to make!
Join us on Zoom to test your knowledge of SLASHER HORROR FILMS! Play solo or organize a team! For security purposes, participants' videos will be disabled, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play. The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need for this fantastic trivia fun!
Basic Computing Classes with Melody Friedenthal Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Tech Lab September 17: Introduction to PCs and the Internet October 1: Introduction to Email October 15: Introduction to Word October 29: Introduction to Excel Melody Friedenthal earned her master's in library studies in 2015 after a long career as a software developer.
On first impression, the witchcraft trials of the Colonial era may seem to have been nothing but a free-for-all, fraught with hysterics. Margo Burns explores an array of prosecutions in seventeenth century New England, using facsimiles of primary source manuscripts, demonstrating how methodically and logically the Salem Court worked. This program focuses on the Salem witchcraft trials of
