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Baroque Angel Tree

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Christmas Tree: A Holiday Tradition

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom - Main Library 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

This lecture explores the history behind one of the New York City's most beautiful and beloved Christmas traditions: The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Neapolitan Baroque Angel Tree and Nativity Scene.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Zoom - Main Library 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lecture explores the history behind one of the New York City's most beautiful and beloved Christmas traditions: The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Neapolitan Baroque Angel Tree and Nativity Scene.

Thirsty Radish

Festive Holiday Gatherings class with Mocktails (age 18 & up Only)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a spirited (but alcohol-free!) class where we sip our way through the most delightful holiday mocktails.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a spirited (but alcohol-free!) class where we sip our way through the most delightful holiday mocktails.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Jane Austen

Jane Austen's Legacy at 250 Years

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Program Type:
Adult, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Main Library:

Two hundred and fifty years after her birth, Jane Austen is a crossover artist: She is revered by scholars, who consider her a giant of English literature, and adored by fans, who treasure her novels and the many movies, TV series, and fanfictions

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Two hundred and fifty years after her birth, Jane Austen is a crossover artist: She is revered by scholars, who consider her a giant of English literature, and adored by fans, who treasure her novels and the many movies, TV series, and fanfictions

Lake Hiawatha Firetruck Visit for All Ages

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room at Lake Hiawatha
Program Type:
Children, Education, Outside Group, Presentation, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us for this special visit from the District 4 firefighters, learn all about fire safety, and get a special look at their equipment and firetruck!

No registration required!

 

Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Education, Outside Group, Presentation, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for this special visit from the District 4 firefighters, learn all about fire safety, and get a special look at their equipment and firetruck!

No registration required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Deadly books

If Books Could Kill

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
MAIN ADULT:

Books can be quite deadly. Throughout history the materials that have been used to make books have varied  from arsenic to lead. This lecture will provide histories, stories, and imagery on the poisonous aspects of book production. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books can be quite deadly. Throughout history the materials that have been used to make books have varied  from arsenic to lead. This lecture will provide histories, stories, and imagery on the poisonous aspects of book production. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

250 years

250th year of America: The Road to Revolution w/Joel Farkas

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Program Type:
Adult, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

The Road to Revolution (1492-1776) We will cover a great deal of interesting and historical information such as:

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Road to Revolution (1492-1776) We will cover a great deal of interesting and historical information such as:

250 years

250th year of America: The Revolutionary War (1775-1783)w/Joel Farkas

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Program Type:
Adult, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

In the 2nd installment of this series: The Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the 2nd installment of this series: The Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

250 years

250th year of America: After the Revolutionary War w/Joel Farkas

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Program Type:
Adult, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

In the last installment in this series: After the Revolution:

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the last installment in this series: After the Revolution: