Great Courses: Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World

Thursday, November 29

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Thursdays, from 10:00 to 11:30am. Village Center. No registration required. Join us for the final video lectures about the inventions that have shaped our lives led by Dr. W. Bernard Carlson. Dr. Carlson is a professor in the Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. After each video lecture there will be a brief discussion period.

To receive an email reminder for this series, CLICK HERE.

October 4 Lectures:

Radio & Television and Nuclear Power

October 18 Lectures:

Household Appliances and Electronics & the Chip

November 1 Lectures:

Satellites & Cell Phones and Personal Computing

November 15 Lectures:

Genetic Engineering and The Internet

November 29 Lectures:

Social Media & Democracy and Inventions & History

SPANISH CONVERSATIONS with María-Cristina Sánchez on Zoom

Wednesday, April 14

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Wednesday, March 31st, April 14th and April 28th at 9:30 am. Join María-Cristina Sánchez and hone your Spanish skills. Ms Sánchez will propose discussion topics in Spanish for each session, providing participants with the opportunity to clarify pronunciation and meaning of words and expressions in an informal and relaxed environment. Participants should speak Spanish at an intermediate to advanced level and not be native speakers of Spanish. Ms. Sánchez is a native Spanish-speaker originally from Ecuador and has studied languages in Quito, Boston, Paris and Vienna.

To join María-Cristina for this live event on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

*By signing up you are committing to all sessions.

Bird Friendly Backyards on Zoom

Wednesday, April 14

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00 pm. The Mamaroneck and Larchmont Public Library invites you to attend a program on backyard birding presented by the Saw Mill River Audubon. SMRA is a friendly community of people who enjoy exploring the outdoors. Our 1,100+ members are drawn from northwestern Westchester County, NY and beyond. All share a common desire to learn more about birds and other wildlife, and a common belief in the importance of preserving and protecting wildlife habitats.

Presented by the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Public Libraries.

Want to learn the basics of Birding? Check out Birding 101 on Thursday, April 8th at 7pm.

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

Thursday, April 15

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, April 1st, 15th and 29th 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.

April 1: The Boston Massacre Trials (Episode 7) The Aaron Burr Conspiracy Trial (Episode 8) The Amistad Trials (Episode 9)

April 15: The Dakota Conflict Trials (Episode 10) The Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy Trial (Episode 11) The Trial of Louis Riel (Episode 12)

April 29: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde (Episode 13) The Trial of Sheriff Joseph Shipp (Episode 14) The Leopold and Loeb Trial (Episode 15)

For more information about the episodes in the series Prof. Linder includes additional resources and also trials not in the series. Famous Trials

Suggested readings:

(Episode 7) Hinderaker, Eric., The Boston Massacre. (Put a hold on it) Zabin, Serena. The Boston Massacre: A Family History. (Put a hold on it) (download on Overdrive) (download ebook or audio on Hoopla) Zobel, Hiller. The Boston Massacre. (Put a hold on it) (Episode 8) Isenberg, Nancy. Fallen Founder. (Put a hold on it) (download on Overdrive) Stewart, David. American Emperor. (Put a hold on it) (download the audio on Hoopla) (Episode 9) Jones, Howard. The Mutiny on the Amistad. (Put a hold on it) Owens, William. Slave Mutiny. (Put a hold on it) Rediker, Marcus. The Amistad Rebellion (Put a hold on it) (download audio on Hoopla)

(Episode 10) Anderson, Gary Clayton. Through Dakota Eyes (Put a hold on it) (Episode 11) Swanson, James. Lincoln’s Assassins (Put a hold on it) Kauffman, Michael. American Brutus (Put a hold on it) (download on Hoopla) Steers, Edward. Blood on the Moon. (Put a hold on it) Tidwell, William, et al. Come Retribution. (Put a hold on it)(Episode 12) Howard Joseph. Strange Empire. (Put a hold on it) (download on Hoopla)

(Episode 13) Holland, Merlin. The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde. (Put a hold on it) (Episode 14) Curriden, Mark & Phillips, Leroy. Contempt of Court (Put a hold on it) (Episode 15) Baatz, Simon. For the Thrill of It. (Put a hold on it) (download on Overdrive) Leopold, Nathan. Life Plus 99 Years. (Put a hold on it)

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

Learning Ludwig with Barry Wisenfeld on Zoom

Thursday, April 15

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, April 15th at 7:00 pm. We just passed the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, and the world celebrated. He was a ground-breaking composer who took the musical world by storm. In this presentation we learn about his upbringing and early years (all of which carved the volatile person he later became), his experiences in later life that influenced his music, and of course his amazing gifts to the world. Ludwig grew up in the Classical period and ushered in the Romantic period, which he had a very large part in creating. He was a colossus.

Musician and professor Barry Wisenfeld has accompanied Grammy-winning artists, performed on three continents, and has played on numerous recordings, radio and TV.

To join Barry Wisenfeld for this live event on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

Book Matchmaker

Monday, March 29 - April 30

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- Spoon Butterfly

Monday, April 12 - April 16

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. From Monday April 12 until we run out. Scratch art butterfly for the spring.

Materials needed at home: glue or tape and a marker.

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 Monday-Friday or until we run out.

Young and Restless on YouTube

Wednesday, April 14

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Ages 0-3. Wednesdays, April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. It’s storytime to go! Each week, we’ll email you a printable PDF with themed songs, rhymes, and printable props. Children’s librarian, Erin, will showcase those items in a linked YouTube video. The link will be active for several months, so you can watch it according to your child’s schedule. Links will be sent out Wednesdays at 10:00am.

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Start with Art on Zoom

Wednesday, April 14

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 6-10. Wednesdays, April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th at 3:45 pm. Registration required. Children’s Librarian Erin will introduce the artists of the month, show examples of the artist’s work, and guide participants through different projects each week. April’s artists of the month are Seurat and Lichtenstein. Materials needed: Acrylic paint set, paint pad, markers, Q-tips, #2 pencil, crayons, construction paper, scissors, glue stick.

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Spotlight on the Essentials: The Common App, Extracurriculars, and Recommendation Letters

Tuesday, April 13

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, April 13 at 8:00 pm. Grades 9 and up. Jeff Hirsch from College Starter will explain the ins and outs of the Common Application, the tool that allows students to apply to multiple colleges at the same time. He’ll also share specific ways to shine a spotlight on a student’s extracurricular activities and who is best to write college recommendation letters.

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Teen Trivia Night

Friday, April 16

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 16 at 7:00 pm (Via Zoom). Grades 6 and up. What fun facts do you know? Logos? Song lyrics? Maybe some geography? Join us for Teen Trivia Night. Questions will be geared to ages 11 – 19. Play alone or with up to 2 other players.

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Keys to College Success with Laura Amigone

Tuesday, May 4

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, May 4 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. Ensure a smooth transition into your first semester of college by understanding the 6 most common stumbling blocks to college success and acquiring the tools to climb over them. Anticipate, navigate, and create the college experience you want.

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Gaming Outdoors

Wednesday, May 5

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, May 5 at 2:30 – 4pm. We’ll congregate six feet apart to play Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch. Numbers will be limited and social distancing will be enforced. Given that the program is weather-dependent, we will confirm with you a day in advance.

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