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

Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s: Early Detection Matters on Zoom

Friday, March 5

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Friday, March 5th at 10:00 am. Early diagnosis gives people with Alzheimer’s disease the chance to make key decisions about treatment, care and planning and the power to make choices about their own health and future. This program increases awareness of the benefits of early Alzheimer’s detection, and provides information about memory loss and normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Also learn about the risk factors,10 warning signs, the diagnostic process and resources to help.

Presented by Jody Addeo from the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter.

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

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

Saturday, March 6

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.

Yoga with Damien Germino Online through Zoom

Saturday, March 6

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Saturdays at 12:15pm. March 6th & 20th. April 3rd & 17th. Instructor, Damien Germino, guides participants to understanding the poses and breathing techniques that will bring peace and beauty to relieve stress while you stretch. When practiced regularly, yoga can have profoundly positive physical effects.

To join Damien for this live online Yoga class on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

Tuesday, March 9

10:00 am - 11:00 am

To join Steve Goldstein for this live event through Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE.

Book Matchmaker

Monday, March 1 - March 31

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

All ages. Are you looking for a good book to read? Our children’s librarians are ready to help by being book matchmakers! Fill out our form about what you or your child likes and dislikes and our children’s librarians will find some books that are just right. We will email you when they are ready and explain how to set up a curbside pickup appointment.

Take-Home Craft of the Week: Whale Craft

Monday, March 1 - March 5

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. Monday, March 1st (available every day until we run out). Did you know you can make a whale out of a paper plate? Grab a craft kit to see how and learn some interesting whale facts. Materials needed at home: scissors, glue, crayons or markers.

Take home craft kits will be available for pickup outside the Children’s Room entrance on a first come, first serve basis from 10am-4pm.

Love Birds in Ryder’s Garden

Monday, March 8

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. Registration required. Choose a time slot on Monday, March 8th, 15th, 22nd or 29th. As the winter ebbs, the birds prepare for their journey back. Help them along by making a bird feeder to either take home or leave in our garden.

Register here for a time slot

Take Home Craft of the Week: Baby Yoda puppet

Monday, March 8 - March 12

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. Monday, March 8th (available every day until we run out). Make your own adorable baby Yoda! Materials needed at home: glue, Green & brown marker or crayon.

Take home craft kits will be available for pick-up outside the Children’s room entrance on a first come, first serve basis from 10am-4pm.

Teen Trivia: Name that Tune Edition

Friday, March 5

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, March 5th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Grades 6 and up. Test your musical smarts. Saxophonist Ben Pernick will challenge participants to identify song titles, artists, and lyrics from a repertoire of over 500 melodies, including Top 40 hits, TV themes and more. Save the date and join us for this fun live event!

Sign up to join us for this fun live event

Volun-teens: Disability Rights & Advocacy on Zoom

Sunday, March 7

4:00 pm

Sunday, March 7th at 4:00 pm. Grades 6 and up. Join us for a lively discussion with Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, YouTuber and leading advocate for LGBTQ+ and disability rights. Participants will receive community service hours for attending.

Register here

Teen Leadership Board info session

Tuesday, March 9

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00 pm (via Zoom). Grades 6 – 9. The Teen Leadership Board is a community service opportunity for teens who are interested in working with other teens to help plan library programs.

Join the Zoom call to learn more

Among Us on Zoom

Friday, March 19

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Friday, March 19 at 4:30 pm. Grades 6 and up. Join us for this fun multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal. We’ll connect on Zoom and play together. Beginners welcome!

Sign up here

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