On Sunday, March 7, at 3 pm, (please note time change), the Friends of the Larchmont Library will host Lois Sherr Dubin, author of the world’s definitive guide for bead lovers, collectors, and scholars--The History of Beads, From 100,000 B.C. to the Present. Recently updated, this bible of beads includes an eight-page gatefold timeline, full-color maps, and dozens of photographs that guide readers through the remarkably rich history of the world’s first adornment and one of the earliest media communication systems. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Lois has collected and researched beads for over 50 years. Her international practice in this field has enabled her to travel widely and obtain beads from many countries. This program is bound to interest not only bead aficionados but history and art buffs as well. This event will be held at Larchmont Temple, 75 Larchmont Avenue (entrance on Willow Ave.) and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will begin at 2:30pm.
On Sunday, April 25, at 4 pm, the Friends will host the launch of the fourth edition of The Westchester Review, a compilation of poetry, essays, and fiction by established and emerging writers who live or work in Westchester County. Publisher JoAnn Terdiman explains how the journal was born: "There are so many gifted writers here in the county," I said to my daughter. "Wouldn't it be something if there were a journal for the many voices of Westchester?" We looked at each other and said, "Why not?" Be sure to mark your calendars: This is one of our most popular events.This event will be held at Larchmont Temple, 75 Larchmont Avenue (entrance on Willow Ave.) and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will begin at 3:30pm.