Thursday, May 19
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, May 19th at 11:15-noon to join Zoom discussion. Step back in time with Professor Edwin O’Donnell as we explore six innovative decades from the Gilded Age (1865 – 1900) through the Progressive Era (1900-1920). Marked by economic, political, social, and technological upheavals, the U.S. went from an agrarian, isolationist country to the greatest industrial power and a nascent geopolitical superpower. Meet inventors, conservationists, robber barons, civil rights activists, and industrialists, who together forged a new nation.
May 19: Trust-Busting in the Progressive Era (Episode 17) The 1911 Triangle Fire and Reform (Episode 18)
Suggested Readings:
(Episode 17) McGerr, Michael. A Fierce Discontent. (Put a hold on it) (Download audio on Hoopla) Weinberg, Steve. Taking on the Trust. (Put a hold on it) (Download audio on Hoopla) (Episode 18) Salvatore, Nick. Eugene V. Debs. (Put a hold on it) (Stream on Hoopla the movie American Socialist a documentary on Eugene V. Debs) Von Drehle, David. Triangle. (Put a hold on it) (Download on Libby) (Download on Hoopla)
For those participating via Zoom you can watch the episodes before on Kanopy and then join the discussion at 11:15 via Zoom. A link will be sent out the day before to everyone on the Great Courses email list.  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.
If you have previously signed up for a Great Courses program you do not need to register, as you are already signed up. Register here for the Zoom link and to be added to the Great Courses email list.
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Thursday, May 19
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, May 19th at 7:00 pm. Find out how to be a bird friendly neighbor. Learn the best ways to attract and benefit birds with this multimedia program featuring images, sounds and video of local backyard bird species. Discover the best choices for bird feeders and seed, native plants, water features and bird houses to improve backyard bird habitat.
Anne has served as Executive Director since 2004. She is now working together with four staff members and dozens of volunteers to maintain eight wildlife sanctuaries, offer over 200 free public programs & field trips annually and help connect people with nature.
You can choose to attend this program on Zoom or you can come to the Village Center to watch this simulcast. Please note the presenter will not be at the library. At this time masks are recommended but not required in the Library.
To choose to watch this live on Zoom, click HERE
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Friday, May 20
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
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Saturday, May 21
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.Â
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Your computer is the gateway to all sorts of activities. Use the menu to the right to: get an overview of what’s coming; look for a program in your age group; see what’s on display at the Oresman Gallery; sign up for one-on-one technology help; or reserve a passes to one of 17 different local museums. By the way, “repeating” programs are those which occur regularly (same day and time each week) like Saturday Yoga with Damien Germino or Young and Restless for Toddlers.
