Based on her new book The Wreck of the Royal Tar, author Jane Parks Gardner presents a gripping multimedia program that brings to life one of New England's most haunting maritime disasters. The talk explores the history of the ill-fated steamship, the immigrant experience of many passengers, the colorful world of 19th-century traveling circuses, and the perils of sea travel in the 1830s.
Join author Jane Healey for a conversation about her most recent release, The Women of Arlington Hall, a historical fiction novel about love, loyalty, betrayal, and Cold War spy games. The book delves into the life of a female codebreaker who puts her future and her heart on the line.
Travis Ireland will discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War! You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U. S. of A. ! Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis, who will be recommending some of his favorites.
Love Speculative Fiction, SciFi, and Fantasy but not sure what to read next? Join blogger, Kristen, of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews.
Love Speculative Fiction, SciFi, and Fantasy but not sure what to read next? Join blogger, Kristen, of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews.
What's a Library Crawl? Think of it as a literary road trip! Travel from library to library, meet the friendly staff, and discover all the awesome things each one has to offer. The Challenge: At each library, snap a selfie with a designated item - it's like a 21st-century scavenger hunt! Then, post your pics and tag the libraries using #mlncrawl2025 to show off your journey.
*Rescheduled from Feb. 23 due to snow. If you were registered (or waitlisted) for Feb. 23, your registration status has been transferred to March 6. Questions? Email winchester@minlib. net. *Learn how to create beautiful and colorful acrylic paintings! In this class you will be introduced to painting with acrylic, including techniques in color mixing, observational painting, and composition.
Have you recently discovered - or are you wondering - if ADHD has quietly shaped your life's journey? In this supportive, interactive workshop, co-facilitators Faith Blake and Dr. Karen Abdool bring both professional expertise and lived experience as late-diagnosed ADHD adults.
Join award-winning journalist and author Caleb Gayle for a discussion of his new book Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State, which tells the remarkable story of Edward McCabe, a Black man who tried to establish a Black state within the United States.
Are you interested in reading classic Yiddish literature in translation? This new quarterly reading group explores many themes for lively discussion through the lens of three Yiddish novels in translation, plus an additional contemporary title outside of the genre.
