Great Courses: The Great Trials of World History And the Lessons They Teach Us

Thursday, March 4

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, March 4th and 18th 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.

March 4: The Trial of Socrates (Episode 1) The Trial of Gaius Verres (Episode 2) Three Medieval Trials (Episode 3)

March 18: The Trial of Sir Thomas More (Episode 4) The Trial of Giordano Bruno (Episode 5) The Salem Witchcraft Trials (Episode 6)

Suggested readings:

(Episode 1) Stone, I.F. The Trial of Socrates. (Put a hold on it) (Episode 2) Everitt, Anthony. Cicero : The Life and Times of Rome’s Greatest Politician. (download it on Overdrive) (Episode 3) Jager, Eric. The Last Duel : A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France. (Put a hold on it) Llewellyn, Peter. Rome in the Dark Ages (Put it on hold) (Episode 4) Ackroyd, Peter. The Life of Thomas More. (Put a hold on it) Monti, James. The King’s Good Servant but God’s First. (Put a hold on it) (download audio on Hoopla) (Episode 5) Rowland, Ingrid. Giordano Bruno. (Put a hold on it) Gatti, Hilary. Essays on Giordano Bruno. (download on Hoopla) (Episode 6) Boyer, Paul and Nissenbaum, Stephen. Salem Possessed. (Put a hold on it) (download audio on Overdrive or Hoopla) Norton, Mary Beth. In the Devil’s Snare. (Put it on hold) Schiff, Stacy. The Witches: Salem, 1692. (Put a hold on it) (download book or audio on Overdrive)

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

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

Tuesday, January 25

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesdays and Saturdays 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.

Traveling to US National Parks with Chris McCormack on Zoom

Thursday, January 27

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, January 27th at 7:00 pm. World Traveler Chris McCormack will share his experiences exploring National Parks. Learn when you should go. What to do when you get there and how to prepare for your trip. Chris will also include some money saving tips for your trip.

To watch this program live on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

Westchester Breathes: Start Your Day Refreshed With Breath-Body-Mind on Zoom

Friday, January 28

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Fridays at 9:00 am. The Larchmont and Mamaroneck Public Libraries and John C. Hart Memorial Library invites all to join in an engaging program designed to help everyone in these stressful times. BREATH-BODY-MIND™ (BBM) is a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being. These exercises are simple and evidence-based in their impact on an array of populations – including children, adults and individuals with depression or PTSD.

BBM’s simple, effective breathing techniques have been demonstrated to relieve stress and improve mood, mental focus and performance.

To join this live discussion on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

Movie Discussion with Paul Doherty on Zoom

Friday, January 28

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Friday, January 28th at 10:00 am. Watch Parasite anytime before January 28th at 10am on our free Kanopy streaming service or place a hold on a DVD. Greed and class discrimination threaten the relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan in Bong Joon Ho’s darkly hilarious modern fairytale. Winner of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Film at the Academy Awards. Winner of Best Foreign Motion Picture – Foreign Language at the Golden Globe Awards. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Don’t have a Kanopy account yet? Click here to get started with your library card to watch the film.

To join Reference Librarian Paul Doherty for this live online discussion through Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE.

Take Home Crafts of the Week

Monday, January 24

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. Available beginning Mondays. Supplies are available on a first come, first serve basis until we run out. Crafts can be found on the small table inside the Children’s room lobby.

January 24: Paper Plate Walrus
January 31: DIY Puzzle

Silly Stories with Linnea on Youtube

Tuesday, January 25

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesdays. Registration required. Sign up to receive video links every Tuesday in January. Ages 5-7
January 25 – Frozen Storytime
Tune in for fun themed stories with Linnea!

REGISTER HERE to receive video links every Tuesday in January

Young and Restless on YouTube

Wednesday, January 26

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wednesdays, January 26. Registration required. Ages 0-3. Explore the world of literacy with our librarian, Erin! We’ll have themed songs, rhymes and books for your little ones to sing and clap to!

REGISTER HERE to receive video links every Wednesday in January

Preschool Storytime on Zoom

Wednesday, January 26

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Wednesdays, January 26 at 3:45 pm. Registration required. Ages 3-4. Join Erin for themed stories, crafts and sometimes science!

REGISTER HERE to receive a Zoom invitation every Wednesday in January

Dungeons & Dragons via Discord

Sunday, January 23

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Sundays, January 9, 23, 30, Feb 6 at 1:30 – 4:30pm. Grades 6 and up. Join us for a 4-session D&D campaign, the perfect way to spend winter days!

Register here

How to Navigate College Admissions (via Zoom)

Wednesday, January 26

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, January 26 at 7pm or Wednesday, February 9 at 8pm. More colleges going test-optional means more applications and lower acceptance rates. Join professionals from Stand Out for College as they discuss how to identify “good fit” schools, examine the admissions review process, explore ways for students to showcase their character, and share a timeline for spring 2022.

Teen Chess Tournament

Sunday, January 30

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Sunday, January 30 at 1pm. Enter this 16-player, single-elimination tournament run by the MHS Chess Club. Winner gets bragging rights and a $20 gift card to Walters Hot Dogs!

Sign up here

Dungeons & Dragons via Discord

Sunday, January 30

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Sundays, January 9, 23, 30, Feb 6 at 1:30 – 4:30pm. Grades 6 and up. Join us for a 4-session D&D campaign, the perfect way to spend winter days!

Register here

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