Want to talk about books? Want to hear what everyone else has been reading? Meet over Zoom to discuss what you have been reading. Login in to say hello from home! Register for login info.
Want to talk about books? Want to hear what everyone else has been reading? Meet over Zoom to discuss what you have been reading. Login in to say hello from home! Register for login info.
The library welcomes author Elizabeth Macalaster of Brunswick, ME for an online presentation discussing her new book War Pigeons: Winged Couriers in the U.S. Military, 1878-1957 (McFarland Books, October 2020)
For more than seven decades homing pigeons provided the U.S military with its fastest most reliable means of communication. Trained by pigeoneers to fly up to 60 mph for hundreds of miles, homing pigeons served our country in four wars on four continents. Weighing barely a pound, these extraordinary birds carried messages in and out of gas, smoke, exploding bombs and gunfire. They flew unwavering through jungles and over desert and icy mountains, not faltering even when faced with an expanse of ocean to cross. Time and again, when all other means of communication failed, pigeons were trusted to carry home vital messages. Sometimes they arrived nearly dead from wounds or exhaustion, but only death itself stopped them.
War Pigeons, is the first complete accounting of the remarkable service of homing pigeons with American armed forces, from its fledgling beginnings after the Civil War, to the birds’ invaluable role in communications through both world wars and beyond. War Pigeons chronicles a poignant and enduring legacy.
The library welcomes author Elizabeth Macalaster of Brunswick, ME for an online presentation discussing her new book War Pigeons: Winged Couriers in the U.S. Military, 1878-1957 (McFarland Books, October 2020)
For more than seven decades homing pigeons provided the U.S military with its fastest most reliable means of communication. Trained by pigeoneers to fly up to 60 mph for hundreds of miles, homing pigeons served our country in four wars on four continents. Weighing barely a pound, these extraordinary birds carried messages in and out of gas, smoke, exploding bombs and gunfire. They flew unwavering through jungles and over desert and icy mountains, not faltering even when faced with an expanse of ocean to cross. Time and again, when all other means of communication failed, pigeons were trusted to carry home vital messages. Sometimes they arrived nearly dead from wounds or exhaustion, but only death itself stopped them.
War Pigeons, is the first complete accounting of the remarkable service of homing pigeons with American armed forces, from its fledgling beginnings after the Civil War, to the birds’ invaluable role in communications through both world wars and beyond. War Pigeons chronicles a poignant and enduring legacy.
The Evening Book Club will meet to discuss Atomic City Girls We will also discuss our upcoming schedule. This will be a Zoom only meeting. Login information will be provided to all registrants.
Copies of the book are available at the front desk and can be requested for curbside pick up.
The Evening Book Club will meet to discuss Atomic City Girls We will also discuss our upcoming schedule. This will be a Zoom only meeting. Login information will be provided to all registrants.
Copies of the book are available at the front desk and can be requested for curbside pick up.
Treat yourself to some special time to nourish your body, mind and spirit.
Empower your life by learning a simple meditation technique that can be used daily for greater peace, energy, and well-being. Start incorporating this positive technique in your life. Join Arlene Samsel , long time meditator who has been inspiring audiences with his engaging workshops.
Brief Bio Arlene Samsel
Arlene Samsel is uniquely qualified and experienced in meditation, public speaking, and the performing art
Treat yourself to some special time to nourish your body, mind and spirit.
Empower your life by learning a simple meditation technique that can be used daily for greater peace, energy, and well-being. Start incorporating this positive technique in your life. Join Arlene Samsel , long time meditator who has been inspiring audiences with his engaging workshops.
Brief Bio Arlene Samsel
Arlene Samsel is uniquely qualified and experienced in meditation, public speaking, and the performing art
Thursday May 13th 6:30pm for Real ID
• REAL ID: Thinking of traveling this summer? Learn all about the REAL ID that will be required for domestic air travel in October 2021, including whether you need one and how to obtain one in your state. This presentation is offered through AAA as a public service.
Thursday May 13th 6:30pm for Real ID
• REAL ID: Thinking of traveling this summer? Learn all about the REAL ID that will be required for domestic air travel in October 2021, including whether you need one and how to obtain one in your state. This presentation is offered through AAA as a public service.
Bike/Pedestrian Safety: Bike Safety Month is in May! This virtual presentation for children and families stresses the importance of wearing a helmet, staying visible, using hand signals, safe places to ride and walk, and teaches the laws and rules of the road! This presentation is offered through AAA as a public service.
Bike/Pedestrian Safety: Bike Safety Month is in May! This virtual presentation for children and families stresses the importance of wearing a helmet, staying visible, using hand signals, safe places to ride and walk, and teaches the laws and rules of the road! This presentation is offered through AAA as a public service.
