Tuesday, May 18
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday and Saturday’s at 10:00 am. No registration required. Join certified QiGong teacher Steve Goldstein and learn about the ancient Chinese form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times and can be performed by just about anyone. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. Steve has trained with some of the leading experts in the fields of Energy Medicine, Reiki, Shamanism, Qigong, and Acupressure.
To join Steve Goldstein for this live event through Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE.
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Wednesday, May 19
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday’s at 10:00 am. March 24th, April 21st, & May 19th. “Let no one say the past is dead. The past is all about us and within.” -Oodgervo Noonuccal, Aboriginal poet. Quoted in The Exiles
These gripping stories take us through “leaps of time and place”. Join Ileen Gottesfeld as she guides us in a discussion of these three novels.
March 24th: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell- Set in 16th century England during the Black Plague, Farrell cleverly imagines Shakespeare’s homelife: the marriage to an unusual woman eight years his senior and the unexpected death of his young son and it’s ramifications. (Put it on hold/download it on Overdrive)
April 21st: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline- A shocking historical novel in 19th century Australia that explores the lives of three women: two unfortunate convicts sent there on a prison transport and an orphaned Aboriginal girl also a victim of the British colonization era. (Put it on hold/download it on Overdrive)
May 19th: All the Rivers by Dorit Rabinyan- In modern NYC a romance ensues between an Israeli student from Tel Aviv and a Palestinian artist from Ramallah. Can love conquer the conflict that exists between their two historically different worlds? (Put it on hold/download it on Overdrive)
*You are registering for all dates, but we understand if you can’t make all three*
To join this live discussion on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE
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Wednesday, May 19
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm. Enjoying beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces contributes to quality of life. However, some yard care practices, such as applications of pesticides, have been shown to impact human health, especially for children and pregnant women.
Dr. Sarah Evans, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, is a trusted authority on the health effects of environmental exposures and child behavior. She will share a current perspective on:
• Scientific evidence about the impact of common pesticides on people
• Insights about pesticide regulations
• Simple steps you can take to reduce your exposure
This event is brought to you by The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Healthy Yards Project, dedicated to helping residents maintain safe, appealing, and sustainable lawns and gardens.
Sarah F. Evans, PhD, MPH obtained her doctorate in neuroscience from Weill Cornell Medical College and her Master’s in Public Health from Mt Sinai, where she also completed a three-year fellowship in environmental pediatrics.
To join this live event on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE
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Thursday, May 20
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, May 6th, 20th, and June 3rd at 11:00 am. No understanding of the past is complete without an understanding of the legal battles that have shaped it. In The Great Trials of World History and the Lessons They Teach Us, Professor Douglas O. Linder takes you back in time to revisit history’s most famous (and infamous) trials, including the Salem Witch Trials, the Scopes “Monkey” Trial, the Nuremburg Trials, and the Trial of O. J. Simpson.
May 6: (This discussion is only one week after the last discussion.)
The Scopes Monkey Trial (Episode 16) The Trials of the ‘Scottsboro Boys’ (Episode 17) The Nuremberg Trials (Episode 18)
May 20: The Alger Hiss Trial (Episode 19) The Rivonia (Nelson Mandela) Trial (Episode 20) The Mississippi Burning Trial (Episode 21)
June 3: The Trial of the Chicago Eight (Episode 22) The McMartin Preschool Abuse Trial (Episode 23) The O.J. Simpson Trial (Episode 24)
For more information about the episodes in the series Prof. Linder includes additional resources and also trials not in the series.
Famous TrialsSuggested readings:
(Episode 19) Chambers, Whittaker.
Witness.(
Put a hold on it) (
Download eaudio on Hoopla) Cooke, Alistair.
A Generation on Trial. (
Put a hold on it) (
Download on Hoopla) Swan, Patrick. Alger Hiss,
Whittaker Chambers, and the Schism in the American Soul. (
Put a hold on it) Weinstein, Allen. Perjury. (
Put a hold on it) (
Download on Hoopla)
(Episode 20) Mandela, Nelson.
Long Walk to Freedom. (
Put a hold on book) (
Put a hold on audio) (
Download on Overdrive) (
Download eaudio on Overdrive)
(Episode 21) Ball, Howard.
Murder in Mississippi. (
Put a hold on it) Cagin, Seth and Dray, Philip.
We Are Not Afraid. (
Put it on hold)
(Episode 22) Lukas, Anthony.
The Barnyard Epithet and Other Obscenities. (
Put it on hold) Wiener, Jon.
Conspiracy in the Streets. (Download it on
Hoopla) (Episode 23) Eberle, Shirley.
The Abuse of Innocence. (
Put a hold on it) Nathan, Debbie & Snedeker, Michael.
Satan’s Silence. (
Put a hold on it) (Episode 24) Bugliosi, Vincent.
Outrage. (
Put it on hold) (Download it on
Overdrive) Clark, Marcia and Carpenter, Teresa.
Without a Doubt. (
Put it on hold) Cochran, Johnnnie.
Journey to Justice. (
Put it on hold) Shapiro, Robert.
The Search For Justice. (
Put it on hold) Simpson, O.J.
If I Did It (
Put it on hold) Toobin, Jeffrey.
The Run Of His Life (
Put it on hold) (Download it on
Hoopla)
These episodes are available for viewing using the library’s streaming service
Kanopy.
If you have not previously created an account with Kanopy, first
set up your account through the library’s website so you have a free subscription.
To join Reference Librarian June Hesler for these live online discussions through Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE.
If you have previously signed up for a Great Courses program you do not need to request an invite. You are already invited.
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