Library Programming

Nancy Drew

by Jane Spadaccini | Oct 17, 2024 | Adults, Library Programming

Grab your magnifying glasses and get to work fellow detectives. This week we are unmasking the mystery of America’s favorite female detective, Nancy Drew. Be sure to register for our lecture all about Nancy brought to us by historian Leslie Goddard. We’ve also...

Ghost Stories

by Jane Spadaccini | Oct 10, 2024 | Adults, Library Programming

In today’s post, we are looking into the history of Ghost Stories and some haunted sites to explore. Who knows, maybe you’ll have your own story to tell if you go. A Brief History What is a ghost? A ghost or specter is based on the belief that a person’s spirit...

Hispanic Heritage Month

by Jane Spadaccini | Sep 19, 2024 | Adults, Booklists, Children, Library Programming, Young Adults

September is National Hispanic Hertiage Month! All month long we are holding programs that represents hispanic cultures. Be sure to check out our Calendar for the upcoming events! This post is full of author recommendations and cookbooks of various countries! What To...

Music and Society in the time of Jane Austen: Playing for self-enjoyment vs. the expectations of society

by Jane Spadaccini | Aug 8, 2024 | Adults, Library Programming, Young Adults

The nineteenth century saw changes from the Industrial Revolution that introduced the middle class to society. The Industrial revolution also saw changes in the musical landscape, altering the Romantic period for the better. Up until the Industrial Revolution,...

Norman Rockwell

by Jane Spadaccini | May 23, 2024 | Adults, Events, Library Programming

Please join us for our Art Talks program all about the work of Norman Rockwell next Thursday May 30th at 6pm on Zoom. The event led by Janet Mandel will take us through some of Rockwell’s famous works. Norman Rockwell was born in 1894 in New York City. From an early...

Setsubun: A Japanese Bean-Throwing Festival

by Leanne Ly | Feb 1, 2024 | Children, Features, Library Programming

What do beans, sardines, Japanese ogres, and giant sushi rolls have in common? The fascinating Japanese holiday known as Setsubun (seh-tsu-BOON), of course! Setsubun (節分) is a traditional festival in Japan that marks the day before the beginning of Spring according to...