Education
Classes for all ages; activities primarily related to schools; events by educational institutions to further their mission
'Sunday in the Park with George' with Debra Block
Sunday in the Park with George is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. It is inspired by Georges Seurat's painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. Join Debra Block as she explores the artistic process, the relationship between art and life, and the legacy of an artist. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation Grant.
(VIRTUAL) Authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel Discuss: "Saving Face" and "The Master Jeweler"
We are so excited to welcome authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel to our virtual stage! They will be discussing Mansi's new book, Saving Face and Weina's latest release The Master Jeweler. Although very different in content, we'll be discussing the importance of their stories, how they delve into diaspora issues, the impact on their books on our thoughts and understanding of the world, and their path to publishing.
(VIRTUAL) Revolutionary Whiskey: History and Recs of American Whiskeys with Travis Ireland
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.
(VIRTUAL) SciFi/Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe
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.
(VIRTUAL) SciFi/Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe
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.
2025 Summer Library Crawl
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.
A Trip Down the Hudson Valley, History, Culture and Photography with Bruce Magnuson
Local photographer Bruce Magnuson will guide us through a fascinating trip down the Hudson Valley. He will touch upon historical, cultural and artistic themes that capture the essence of the area. While weaving in photographs, he will show how, many of the major themes in American History have shown up in this small section of the country. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation Grant.
Adobe Photoshop: Personal Vision with Sue Anne Hodges (Online)
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Once you've learned the basics of Photoshop, the creative possibilities become endless. This workshop is designed to help you explore your interests with the goal of discovering and developing your personal vision. Whether you're still searching for your own style or already working toward a portfolio, the class exercises and group feedback will support you in taking your work to the next level.
By applying your Photoshop skills to both structured assignments and your own project, you'll gain technical confidence and deepen your creative approach. Class time will