Upcoming Adult Programs
Death in the National Parks: Who, How, and Why with Author Randi Minetor
Monday, June 2 | 7:00 PM (Virtual)
Why do some people lose their lives in America’s national parks? Randi Minetor, author of seven books in the non-fiction "Death in the National Parks" series, explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Some forget critical steps in their preparation, forging off into wild lands far too challenging for their level of experience. Some refuse advice, ignoring warnings from rangers and more seasoned adventurers. Others are simply in the wrong place at the right time, becoming victims of a lightning strike or a falling rock—or ravenous grizzly bears. And some fall prey to other people who set out to kill them. Randi shares highlights of her in-depth research and what it reveals about the people who perish in the parks.
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Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
Behind The Headlines: The History of Measles & Measles Vaccination
Monday, June 9 | 7:00 PM (Virtual)
Join Professor Elena Conis, author of Vaccine Nation: America's Changing Relationship with Immunization and Acting Dean of UC Berkeley’s School of Journalism, for a discussion about the history of measles and the development of its vaccine. She’ll be joined by Hillary Johnson, MHS, Senior Epidemiology Advisor to Local Health for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, who’ll discuss what measles is and public health preparedness around it. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Louis Fazen, III, MPH, pediatrician and founder of the Global Health Committee at the Massachusetts Medical Society, former faculty member at UMass Chan Medical School, and Sturbridge Board of Health member.
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Sponsored by the Public Health Museum, presented with support from the Tewksbury Public Library.
"A History of Women's Work: The Evolution of Women's Working Lives" with Author Janet Few
Thursday, June 12 | 10:00 AM (Virtual)
Please join us as author Janet Few discusses her new book "A History of Women's Work: The Evolution of Women's Working Lives". Delving into three main areas of women’s work: household tasks, home industries, and paid employment outside the home, "A History of Women's Work" encourages us to view how our own contributions to the work force affect our own sense of self and effect on the world at large. It also asks us to look back and see the profound impact women have had on the "working" world - stories that should not be lost to the annals of time.
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Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
Armchair Travel To Japan (Kyoto, Kobe, Shimizu, Yokohama & Osaka)
Tuesday, June 17 | 2:00 PM (Virtual)
Japan is a nation of islands that isolated itself from the outside world for many years. This enabled Japan to develop a unique culture and its own religion. Here it is common to see women walking around in kimonos especially when visiting shrines and temples. Explore Shinto shrines and customs, and visit Buddhist temples. Admire gardens, feudal castles, Mount Fuji and much more as we explore these Japanese cities. Led by retired high school teacher Sheila Taub, who now presents illustrated talks on her travels at libraries, senior centers, community centers and cruise ships.
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In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library.
SPL Book Discussion Group
Thursday, June 26 | 1:00 PM (In-person)
Monthly meeting of the SPL Book Discussion Group. This is a drop-in group, no registration required! We will meet in Community Room A.
June's title is The White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear. Copies will be available for checkout near the Circulation Desk.
Gay Pride: More Than A Parade
Monday, June 30 | 7:00 PM (Virtual)
June is Pride Month, which is dedicated to celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) pride. It honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was a turning point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. What started as an angry mob's violent reaction to a police raid in 1969 ignited the gay rights movement and has over time grown to become a joyous annual celebration. Explore the origins of Pride Month and why is has grown into an annual tradition observed in America and many other countries. Led by entertainment historian John Kenrick, who is the Curator for the Museum of Broadway in New York City and author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amateur Theatricals.
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Presented in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library.