Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Whether you miss your workplace or you’re happy to be somewhere else, you’re invited to Zoom back in time with us to the early days of office work in Bath. Nathan Lipfert, curator emeritus of Maine Maritime Museum, will be your guide through the ever-changing world of the Bath Custom Office. You’ll meet past employees of the Bath Customs District who worked at the front and center of Maine’s maritime trade, and you’ll learn about the essential work that inspired…
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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All are welcome to join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
Find out more »Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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Join us Fridays on Zoom to learn about local history and genealogy resources from the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room!
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The seventeenth annual Town History Series will take place virtually on Zoom and air live on Bath Community Television.
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Join us for a casual Q&A session to discuss Nathan Lipfert’s talk, “Two Centuries of Working for Bath Customs.”
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The seventeenth annual Town History Series will take place virtually on Zoom and air live on Bath Community Television.
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Join us for a casual Q&A session to discuss Jack Carr’s talk, “Maritime History of Arrowsic.”
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The seventeenth annual Town History Series will take place virtually on Zoom and air live on Bath Community Television.
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Join us for a casual Q&A session to discuss “Captain Stin Davis…In His Own Words.”
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The seventeenth annual Town History Series will take place virtually on Zoom and air live on Bath Community Television.
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The seventeenth annual Town History Series will take place virtually on Zoom and air live on Bath Community Television.
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Rescheduled to Wednesday, February 17th. You watched Rob Stevens’ Town History Series presentation live on Saturday (or recorded on our YouTube channel). Now, join us for a casual question and answer session about “Woolwich Men and the 1779 Penobscot Expedition” on Wednesday, February 17th at 4PM. This time, we’ll be able to see your faces and hear your voice, almost like we were all in the Community Room together! We won’t record this informal session. You will…
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For National Poetry Month, Malcolm Hamilton will lead a discussion of Roger D. Skillings’s poem, King’s Dock. The poem is about growing up in Bath and growing to understand it’s history.
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Join the History Room on Zoom for a casual chat about topics in local history, genealogy, and archives.
Find out more »We welcome Marla Davis to History Room Live as she presents “The Tinney-Price Family of Bath, Maine: Contributions to Community and Country,” May 14th on Zoom.
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Find out more »If you've ever wondered about the grey and red signs on all the houses around town, join the History Room on Zoom to learn about Sagadahoc Preservation's house plaque program. Ned Baxter will explain where house plaques come from, how to get one, and how he approaches house history research to learn who built your house and when.
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Find out more »Join Woolwich author and historian Alison Hepler on Zoom to learn about how she used archives and historical research methods to complete her 2018 book, McCarthyism in the Suburbs : Quakers, Communists, and the Children’s Librarian.
Find out more »Coffee Hour is a chance for local history and genealogy lovers to get together just to chat about topics that are near and dear to our hearts in the History Room. There is no set topic for discussion this time, so bring your research questions and recent discoveries to share with our knowledgeable and enthusiastic group! All are welcome. Registration for this event is required, and Coffee Hours are not recorded. Please register here: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-2pqjooEt23Izs43zlwt3Rzp-a1XpsZ
Find out more »On September 10th, Rob Stevens will tell us about Maine’s First Ship and their effort to build a 51 foot reconstruction of the pinnace Virginia. The Virginia was built in 1607-1608 at the Popham Colony, located near the mouth of the Kennebec River. It was originally built to aid in coastal exploration and fishing, but was repurposed when the Popham colony was abandoned in October 1608 and was used to return some of the colonists to England. The building of…
Find out more »Coffee Hour is a chance for local history and genealogy lovers to get together on Zoom to chat about topics that are near and dear to our hearts in the History Room. Back by popular demand, the topic for this month’s Coffee Hour discussion is research roadblocks! What are you working on now, and what is preventing you from making your next great discovery? Who knows – maybe one of your fellow attendees has just what you need. All are…
Find out more »Coffee Hour is a chance for local history and genealogy lovers to get together on Zoom to chat about topics that are near and dear to our hearts in the History Room. The topic is still TBD, but the conversation is always a treat! All are welcome! Registration for this event is required, and Coffee Hours are not recorded.
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Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie. Nov 4: My Man Godfrey, 1936 Nov 11: Bringing Up Baby, 1938 Nov 18: The Lady Eve, 1941 Dec 2: The More the Merrier, 1943 Dec 9: Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944 Dec 16: What’s Up Doc?, 1972 Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987 Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
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Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie. Nov 4: My Man Godfrey, 1936 Nov 11: Bringing Up Baby, 1938 Nov 18: The Lady Eve, 1941 Dec 2: The More the Merrier, 1943 Dec 9: Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944 Dec 16: What’s Up Doc?, 1972 Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987 Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
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Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie. Nov 4: My Man Godfrey, 1936 Nov 11: Bringing Up Baby, 1938 Nov 18: The Lady Eve, 1941 Dec 2: The More the Merrier, 1943 Dec 9: Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944 Dec 16: What’s Up Doc?, 1972 Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987 Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
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Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie. Nov 4: My Man Godfrey, 1936 Nov 11: Bringing Up Baby, 1938 Nov 18: The Lady Eve, 1941 Dec 2: The More the Merrier, 1943 Dec 9: Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944 Dec 16: What’s Up Doc?, 1972 Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987 Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
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Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie. Nov 4: My Man Godfrey, 1936 Nov 11: Bringing Up Baby, 1938 Nov 18: The Lady Eve, 1941 Dec 2: The More the Merrier, 1943 Dec 9: Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944 Dec 16: What’s Up Doc?, 1972 Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987 Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
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Local short fiction authors (and PFL staff!) Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff lead this hour long generative writing workshop. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas. This workshop will be held via Zoom and requires registration. Geared towards adults and short fiction but open to any genres and interested teens grades 7 and up.
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Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie. Nov 4: My Man Godfrey, 1936 Nov 11: Bringing Up Baby, 1938 Nov 18: The Lady Eve, 1941 Dec 2: The More the Merrier, 1943 Dec 9: Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944 Dec 16: What’s Up Doc?, 1972 Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987 Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
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Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie. Nov 4: My Man Godfrey, 1936 Nov 11: Bringing Up Baby, 1938 Nov 18: The Lady Eve, 1941 Dec 2: The More the Merrier, 1943 Dec 9: Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944 Dec 16: What’s Up Doc?, 1972 Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987 Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
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Watch screwball comedies and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s movie. Nov 4: My Man Godfrey, 1936 Nov 11: Bringing Up Baby, 1938 Nov 18: The Lady Eve, 1941 Dec 2: The More the Merrier, 1943 Dec 9: Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944 Dec 16: What’s Up Doc?, 1972 Jan 6: Roxanne, 1987 Jan 13: Intolerable Cruelty, 2003
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In August 1717 a delegation representing the powerful Wabanaki Confederacy met with the Governor of Massachusetts, Samuel Shute, on the island of Arrowsic. The meeting which took place over four days, was one of many such negotiations. But it is unusually well documented, providing rich insights into imperial-indigenous diplomacy at that time. This talk will be given on Zoom by Sheila Spear. With support from Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc.
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Watch the movie ahead of time and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s title. With support rom First Federal Savings.
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A pictorial history of the Spinney family focusing on Captain Herbert Spinney’s life as a Seguin light keeper and dedicated ornithologist. Presented on Zoom by Jeanne McGowan. With support from Chewonki.
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Watch the movie ahead of time and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s title. With support rom First Federal Savings.
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This tale documents the farm days of Montsweag Farm through its various iterations as a restaurant, a pub, and a place for musicians to show their stuff. Bring your own memories! A collaborative effort presented on Zoom by Allison Hepler of the Woolwich Historical Society. With support from Now You’re Cooking.
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The local geology of the West Bath area has impacted the lives and livelihoods of West Bath citizens since the mid-1600s. We will look at such things as early (1700s and even 1600s) tidal mills and the milling process, 1800s granite quarrying and its role in the building boom in Bath, the origin of Witch Spring and its clear, cold water, as well as the search for the strategic mineral mica during WWII times. For those of you who spent…
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Watch the movie ahead of time and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s title. With support from First Federal Savings.
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Last fall, lifelong friends Alain Ouellette and Norman Guerette fulfilled a longtime dream and took a 12-day, 600-mile bicycle trip from Kittery to Fort Kent. Using mostly Route 1 and Route 1A, the retirees covered about 50 miles a day and stayed in tents, with friends, and with friends of friends. At this Zoom talk Alain and Norm share what they did to prepare for the trip, lessons learned, and tales from the beautiful coast of Maine. With support…
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Watch the movie ahead of time and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s title. With support from First Federal Savings.
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Watch the movie ahead of time and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s title. With support from First Federal Savings.
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Watch the movie ahead of time and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s title. With support from First Federal Savings.
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Watch the movie ahead of time and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s title. With support from First Federal Savings.
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Why would a successful Maine software developer in his early 60s close his laptop and spend an entire year chasing a little known birding record? Follow Ethan Whitaker’s 2021 adventure as he travels from Kittery to Caribou to Camden to Fryeburg in an attempt to see every species of bird in the State of Maine. With support from Mid Coast Hospital. Want to learn more? Visit bigyearbirding.com.
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Watch the movie ahead of time and join us for a discussion on Zoom about this week’s title. With support from First Federal Savings.
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Final series before we break for the summer! Watch the movie beforehand than join a lively on-line discussion. April 28: Nanook of the North (1922) (Kanopy) May 5: Hearts and Minds (1975) May 12: Grey Gardens (1976) May 19: Gates of Heaven (1978) May 26: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) (Kanopy) June 2: Man on Wire (2008) (Kanopy) June 9: Searching for Sugar Man (2012) June 16: Summer of Soul (2021)
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Final series before we break for the summer! Watch the movie beforehand than join a lively on-line discussion. April 28: Nanook of the North (1922) (Kanopy) May 5: Hearts and Minds (1975) May 12: Grey Gardens (1976) May 19: Gates of Heaven (1978) May 26: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) (Kanopy) June 2: Man on Wire (2008) (Kanopy) June 9: Searching for Sugar Man (2012) June 16: Summer of Soul (2021)
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Final series before we break for the summer! Watch the movie beforehand than join a lively on-line discussion. April 28: Nanook of the North (1922) (Kanopy) May 5: Hearts and Minds (1975) May 12: Grey Gardens (1976) May 19: Gates of Heaven (1978) May 26: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) (Kanopy) June 2: Man on Wire (2008) (Kanopy) June 9: Searching for Sugar Man (2012) June 16: Summer of Soul (2021)
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Final series before we break for the summer! Watch the movie beforehand than join a lively on-line discussion. April 28: Nanook of the North (1922) (Kanopy) May 5: Hearts and Minds (1975) May 12: Grey Gardens (1976) May 19: Gates of Heaven (1978) May 26: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) (Kanopy) June 2: Man on Wire (2008) (Kanopy) June 9: Searching for Sugar Man (2012) June 16: Summer of Soul (2021)
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Final series before we break for the summer! Watch the movie beforehand than join a lively on-line discussion. April 28: Nanook of the North (1922) (Kanopy) May 5: Hearts and Minds (1975) May 12: Grey Gardens (1976) May 19: Gates of Heaven (1978) May 26: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) (Kanopy) June 2: Man on Wire (2008) (Kanopy) June 9: Searching for Sugar Man (2012) June 16: Summer of Soul (2021)
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Final series before we break for the summer! Watch the movie beforehand than join a lively on-line discussion. April 28: Nanook of the North (1922) (Kanopy) May 5: Hearts and Minds (1975) May 12: Grey Gardens (1976) May 19: Gates of Heaven (1978) May 26: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) (Kanopy) June 2: Man on Wire (2008) (Kanopy) June 9: Searching for Sugar Man (2012) June 16: Summer of Soul (2021)
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Final series before we break for the summer! Watch the movie beforehand than join a lively on-line discussion. April 28: Nanook of the North (1922) (Kanopy) May 5: Hearts and Minds (1975) May 12: Grey Gardens (1976) May 19: Gates of Heaven (1978) May 26: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) (Kanopy) June 2: Man on Wire (2008) (Kanopy) June 9: Searching for Sugar Man (2012) June 16: Summer of Soul (2021)
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Local short fiction authors Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff lead this hour long generative writing workshop. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas. This workshop will be held via Zoom and requires registration. Geared towards adults and short fiction but open to any genres and interested teens grades 7 and up.
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Final series before we break for the summer! Watch the movie beforehand than join a lively on-line discussion. April 28: Nanook of the North (1922) (Kanopy) May 5: Hearts and Minds (1975) May 12: Grey Gardens (1976) May 19: Gates of Heaven (1978) May 26: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) (Kanopy) June 2: Man on Wire (2008) (Kanopy) June 9: Searching for Sugar Man (2012) June 16: Summer of Soul (2021)
Find out more »Local short fiction authors Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff lead this hour long generative writing workshop. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas. This workshop will be held via Zoom and requires registration. Geared towards adults and short fiction but open to any genres and interested teens grades 7 and up.
Find out more »Local short fiction authors Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff lead this hour long generative writing workshop. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas. This workshop will be held via Zoom and requires registration. Geared towards adults and short fiction but open to any genres and interested teens grades 7 and up.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) Sept. 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: Smoke (1995) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: King of Hearts (1967) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: Leave No Trace (2018)…
Find out more »Generative writing workshop with local short fiction authors Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas. This workshop will be held via Zoom and requires registration. Open to any genres and adults and teens grades 7 and up.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) Sept. 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: Smoke (1995) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: King of Hearts (1967) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: Leave No Trace (2018)…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: King of Hearts (1967) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: Leave No Trace (2018)…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: King of Hearts (1967) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: Leave No Trace (2018)…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: King of Hearts (1967) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: Leave No Trace (2018)…
Find out more »Generative writing workshop with local short fiction authors Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas. This workshop will be held via Zoom and requires registration. Open to any genres and adults and teens grades 7 and up.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: King of Hearts (1967) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: Leave No Trace (2018)…
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EVENT POSTPONED- Due to unexpected circumstances, tonight’s event has been postponed. Please keep an eye out for an announcement about a rescheduled date. Join Morgan Talty, author of the acclaimed short story collection Night of the Living Rez, as he reads from his book, talks about his work, and answers your questions. Registration required for this Zoom only event.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: King of Hearts (1967) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: Leave No Trace (2018)…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: Leave No Trace (2018) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: King of Hearts (1967)…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: Leave No Trace (2018) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: King of Hearts (1967)…
Find out more »Generative writing workshop with local short fiction authors Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas. This workshop will be held via Zoom and requires registration. Open to any genres and adults and teens grades 7 and up.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: Leave No Trace (2018) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: King of Hearts (1967)…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: Leave No Trace (2018) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: King of Hearts (1967)…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: Leave No Trace (2018) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: King of Hearts (1967)…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: Leave No Trace (2018) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: King of Hearts (1967)…
Find out more »Generative writing workshop with local short fiction authors Shannon L. Bowring and Hannah Lackoff. Through a mix of writing prompts, (optional) sharing and group discussion, participants will leave with lots of new ideas. This workshop will be held via Zoom and requires registration. Open to any genres and adults and teens grades 7 and up.
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion about titles chosen by the group’s members. September 8: Chinatown (1974) September 15: Imitation of Life (1959) September 22: Rashomon (1950) September 29: Smoke (1995) October 6: Nashville (1975) October 13: The Long Day Closes (1992) October 20: A Taste of Honey (1961) October 27: Witness (1985) November 3: Leave No Trace (2018) November 10: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) November 17: Midnight Cowboy (1969) December 1: King of Hearts (1967)…
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GOLD AND GLOBAL POLITICS – How the Financial Power of Gold Impacts Politics Past and Present. Gold has been the lifeblood of global trade for centuries. It has sparked wars, helped shift regional powers, crushed empires, won battles changing the course of history, and laid the foundation of our global monetary system. Its legacy is the bedrock of current political positions. Take a journey exploring gold’s impact on global trade and politics past to present. Mike Lynch has taught several…
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This is the first of two lectures on immigration’s impact on global trade and politics. A direct cause of modern immigration to the U.S. is the Industrial Revolution and the mass-manufacturing of products, the need to get workers to produce those products, and their export to other nations. The competition from those relatively inexpensive goods meant that hand-craftsmen could not compete, causing more workers to emigrate to the industrialized countries. Immigration also has been a controversial political issue since the…
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Learn about Paris and some of its famous residents with Cheapo Snob series author Jayne Boisvert. Jayne will offer information on finding lodging and restaurants to suit just about anyone’s budget, (including a splurge or two), and discuss interesting attractions like the Palais Garnier and the Pantheon as well as the beautiful Château de Fontainebleau outside the city limits. In addition, we will examine the lives of a variety of French residents—from Brigitte Bardot and Coco Chanel to Victor Hugo…
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This is the second of two lectures on immigration’s impact on Global Trade and Politics. Migration is caused by people searching for a better material life and safety. What is the effect of this migration process on global trade? We look at the late 20th- and 21st-century picture and in particular the impact of increased migration to the U.S. from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Discussion will also include the economic impact of migration from Asia and Africa to Europe.…
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Rodger Cuzner, the Consul General of Canada in Boston will discuss and answer questions about the incredibly important bilateral trade relationship between Canada and the United States. Consul General Cuzner grew up in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and graduated from St. Francis Xavier University. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 2000 to represent Bras d’Or Cape Breton and served until his retirement from Parliament in 2019. While in Parliament, he worked to build the tourism industry…
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What’s in My Sandwich? The Failed EU-US Trade Negotiations and What They Say about the Future Despite decades of efforts, the EU and the US have not been able to sign a comprehensive trade agreements. In the meanwhile, other global actors like China are increasingly influencing international commerce. What can explain this failure and what does it say about the future? A key reason for the failure have been tensions over GMOs, hormones in beef, and consumer health. EU citizens…
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Watch the movie beforehand, then join a lively on-line discussion. With support from Wilson’s Drug Store. Back to Dr. Caligari’s Cabinet January 24: M (1931) January 31: The Third Man (1949) Black History Month Series February 7: Shaft (1971) February 14: Superfly (1972) February 21: Killer of Sheep (1978) February 28: Do the Right Thing (1989) March 7: Moonlight (2017) March 14: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) A Tribute to Sidney Poitier March 21 : No Way Out…
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| Tuesday | 10 AM | 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM | 7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM | 5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM | 5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM | 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed | |
