Our selection for March is "Bind, Torture, Kill. The inside story of BTK, the serial killer next door." by L. Kelly.
Join us for a thrilling discussion about a new true crime book on the first Wednesday of each month. We make murder fun! Most months we select an e-audiobook from Hoopla.
Email Andrea at acapone@ocln.org for the Zoom information.
Our selection for March is "Bind, Torture, Kill. The inside story of BTK, the serial killer next door." by L. Kelly.
Join us for a thrilling discussion about a new true crime book on the first Wednesday of each month. We make murder fun! Most months we select an e-audiobook from Hoopla.
Email Andrea at acapone@ocln.org for the Zoom information.
A Tale of Two Crises: What the Pandemic Teaches Us About Addressing Climate Change
Speaker: Heather Goldstone, Chief Communications Officer, Woodwell Climate Research Center via zoom
As COVID-19 hit the U.S. last March, climate scientists immediately started noticing parallels in the federal response - or lack thereof - to another crisis, climate change. A year later, those similarities have led to lessons that apply to the challenge of addressing climate change. Words matter. We have to flatten the curve. Science offers solutions. Starting now will still save lives. While we currently are not where we should or could be in curtailing either the pandemic or climate change, this understanding offers an optimistic perspective on the path forward
A Tale of Two Crises: What the Pandemic Teaches Us About Addressing Climate Change
Speaker: Heather Goldstone, Chief Communications Officer, Woodwell Climate Research Center via zoom
As COVID-19 hit the U.S. last March, climate scientists immediately started noticing parallels in the federal response - or lack thereof - to another crisis, climate change. A year later, those similarities have led to lessons that apply to the challenge of addressing climate change. Words matter. We have to flatten the curve. Science offers solutions. Starting now will still save lives. While we currently are not where we should or could be in curtailing either the pandemic or climate change, this understanding offers an optimistic perspective on the path forward
As our world warms, the distributions of many native plant species are shifting with the climate. But not all species will keep pace with modern climate change, and some could face extinction. This poses a dilemma— what role should we take in helping native plant populations migrate? Jesse Bellemare explores these questions in the context of the constant evolution of plant ranges over time, and the current insights we can gain from native plant horticulture in Massachusetts.
Jesse Bellemare’s research focuses on the ecology and biogeography of forest plants in the eastern United States. In addition to being an Associate Professor at Smith College, he is currently the president of the New England Botanical Club.
As our world warms, the distributions of many native plant species are shifting with the climate. But not all species will keep pace with modern climate change, and some could face extinction. This poses a dilemma— what role should we take in helping native plant populations migrate? Jesse Bellemare explores these questions in the context of the constant evolution of plant ranges over time, and the current insights we can gain from native plant horticulture in Massachusetts.
Jesse Bellemare’s research focuses on the ecology and biogeography of forest plants in the eastern United States. In addition to being an Associate Professor at Smith College, he is currently the president of the New England Botanical Club.
You don't have to be a young person to enjoy reading about young people! This book club is for adult readers of YA fiction. New members are always welcome!
This month, we will be discussing Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. Check it out digitally on Hoopla, or request it for pickup at the library!
Set up a Zoom account and email Rosie at rmoore@ocln.org to join!
You don't have to be a young person to enjoy reading about young people! This book club is for adult readers of YA fiction. New members are always welcome!
This month, we will be discussing Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. Check it out digitally on Hoopla, or request it for pickup at the library!
Set up a Zoom account and email Rosie at rmoore@ocln.org to join!
We won't be meeting in person during the COVID-19 outbreak but we will be meeting virtually using Zoom! Email Carolyn at celkort@ocln.org to get the Zoom meeting information. Our selection this month is "The Better Sister" by Alafair Burke. Ebook and audiobook copies are available instantly on hoopla.
We won't be meeting in person during the COVID-19 outbreak but we will be meeting virtually using Zoom! Email Carolyn at celkort@ocln.org to get the Zoom meeting information. Our selection this month is "The Better Sister" by Alafair Burke. Ebook and audiobook copies are available instantly on hoopla.
Are you interested in finding out what's at the cutting edge of green architecture and design? Join Marie and Matt from The Green Engineer, a Sustainable Design Consulting firm in Concord as they bring us an overview of the sustainable design industry, internationally and at home, past, present, and future. How sustainable design concepts are being applied in Massachusetts libraries.
This presentation will be held online via zoom. Zoom meeting link will be sent one day prior to presentation.
Are you interested in finding out what's at the cutting edge of green architecture and design? Join Marie and Matt from The Green Engineer, a Sustainable Design Consulting firm in Concord as they bring us an overview of the sustainable design industry, internationally and at home, past, present, and future. How sustainable design concepts are being applied in Massachusetts libraries.
This presentation will be held online via zoom. Zoom meeting link will be sent one day prior to presentation.
Author Elise Hooper will talk via Zoom about her third and newest book “Fast Girls" by publisher HarperCollins.
Elise Hooper is a writer of historical and biographical fiction. She’s taken on the subjects of women in different periods of history in all of her work…such as the real women of the novel “Little Women”, and early 20th century documentary photographer Dorothea Lange. In “Fast Girls” she focuses on the story behind some of the women on the US Olympic team that competed in the summer games of 1936 in Berlin.
Author Elise Hooper will talk via Zoom about her third and newest book “Fast Girls" by publisher HarperCollins.
Elise Hooper is a writer of historical and biographical fiction. She’s taken on the subjects of women in different periods of history in all of her work…such as the real women of the novel “Little Women”, and early 20th century documentary photographer Dorothea Lange. In “Fast Girls” she focuses on the story behind some of the women on the US Olympic team that competed in the summer games of 1936 in Berlin.
Join us for a special event with rower, author and activist Arshay Cooper discussing his memoir, "A Most Beautiful Thing."
The moving true story of a group of young men growing up on Chicago’s West side who form the first all African American school rowing team in the nation, and in doing so not only transform a sport, but their lives.
Join us for a special event with rower, author and activist Arshay Cooper discussing his memoir, "A Most Beautiful Thing."
The moving true story of a group of young men growing up on Chicago’s West side who form the first all African American school rowing team in the nation, and in doing so not only transform a sport, but their lives.
Jim Pocock, George's great nephew, will tell many family stories about the early shaping of the sport of rowing in the US, and give his own recollections of the enduring influence of George Y. Pocock.
Registration is required. This event will be held via zoom. Zoom meeting link will be sent one day prior to the presentation.
Jim Pocock, George's great nephew, will tell many family stories about the early shaping of the sport of rowing in the US, and give his own recollections of the enduring influence of George Y. Pocock.
Registration is required. This event will be held via zoom. Zoom meeting link will be sent one day prior to the presentation.
Join us for a special lecture with Professor Gary Hylander. He will be discussing FDR's New Deal.
Hylander will discuss how FDR’s New Deal programs worked to relieve the unemployment crisis of the Great Depression as the country, in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, fought and won a war in both Europe and Asia. No matter how grave the situation appeared, a confident FDR assured the nation that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Gary Hylander is a professor of history and has taught at Stonehill College and Framingham State University.
Join us for a special lecture with Professor Gary Hylander. He will be discussing FDR's New Deal.
Hylander will discuss how FDR’s New Deal programs worked to relieve the unemployment crisis of the Great Depression as the country, in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, fought and won a war in both Europe and Asia. No matter how grave the situation appeared, a confident FDR assured the nation that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Gary Hylander is a professor of history and has taught at Stonehill College and Framingham State University.