Author Archives: Christine Michaud

Museum Magic: Meet the Baldizzi Family

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Wednesday, April 7 at 6 PM. Visit the 1930s home of Adolpho and Rosaria Baldizzi, immigrants from Sicily who lived at 97 Orchard Street in New York City! Via Zoom, take a tour of one of the Tenement Museum’s landmarks led by staff of the museum! We’ll explore their daily lives and experiences as immigrants living through the Great Depression. How did they manage economic struggles? What supports did they have from community and government programs, and what lessons can we draw from their story for our lives today? 

Registration required. Zoom information will be sent to registrants prior to the event. Click here to register.

Questions? Email Miss Lauren at lredfield@durhamlibrary.org

This program is funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County and the Peach Pit Foundation.

Scene at the Library

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Join us for a new film discussion on Zoom! Connect with others over the shared experience of a movie. Watch the movies on Hoopla, linked below, then join us over the next few months as we explore these Oscar-winning films over the decades. This program is intended for adults as some films are Rated R. Registration required to receive the link to the zoom meeting. Please register for each discussion separately.

February 23 Moonlight (2016) 7 PM
Winner of Best Picture in 2017 Moonlight takes a frank look at the challenges of racism and homophobia, as confronted by Chiron, the young protagonist struggling to reach adulthood despite the support of immediate family. This film is rated R with mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.  Register here.

March 23 The Apartment (1960) 7 PM
Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray are superb in this tale of love and ambition in the world of big business that went on to garner a Best Picture Oscar. Register here.
 

April 27 An American in Paris (1951) 7 PM
Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron sing and dance to the music of George and Ira Gershwin in this winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. When ex-GI Jerry Mulligan (Kelly) remains in Paris to pursue life as an artist, he is discovered by a wealthy patroness interested in more than his art. But Mulligan falls in love with a French shop girl (Caron) who is engaged to his best friend. Register here.

Community Conversation: Land of Plenty

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Have you ever wondered how we should ensure that people have the food they need? It’s a big question with many possible solutions. Join us for a community conversation on Zoom as we deliberate this topic, consider what we value most, and look for shared direction.  We won’t be reaching an agreement or seeing eye-to-eye, but we will have an opportunity to weigh the views of others and better understand the basic values that define us as human beings. Pick up a copy of the Land of Plenty Issue Guide at the library, read it, and join us for a community conversation on Zoom. Register here.

Thursday March 25 7- 8:30 PM

Ground rules for the forum:
Focus on the options
All options should be considered fairly
No one or two individuals should dominate
Maintain an open and respectful atmosphere
Everyone is encouraged to participate
Listen to others

Birding 101

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Join the CT Audubon Society as they share their knowledge of birds with the Durham community! Learn about birds and how to identify them. Explore the ways scientists study birds, some important research questions they attempt to answer, and how you can get involved in collecting citizen science data that can be available to scientists worldwide. Register here.

Thursday March 4 at 7 PM.

Understanding Social Security

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Want to get the most out of your social security  benefits? AAA Retirement will provide an overview of social security benefits for single, married, widowed, and divorced beneficiaries. Learn how to increase your social security retirement income by up to 76%, receive social security income for an ex or deceased spouse’s earnings, and understand strategies to plan retirement and navigate social security. Attendees will walk away with resources on how to get maximum benefits and transition into retirement.  

Wednesday February 24 at 6 PM

This program is being offered by AAA Retirement in partnership with the Durham Public Library. The zoom link will be sent out by AAA Retirement. Please register here to receive a link to this program. 

Magazines Available in Overdrive/Libby

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The Durham Public Library has an extensive collection of digital magazines available through the Libby app.

A sampling of digital magazines available include: The Economist, National Geographic, Bon Appetit, Country Living, Runner’s World, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, and over 3,000 more. Click here for a full list.

Digital magazines have no wait lists or holds, do not count towards checkout limits and provide readers the option to renew their selections. Library name patrons can also download magazines to Libby for offline use. Readers can browse lists of magazines within the app and search by format to find available titles.

Named one of Popular Mechanics’ 20 Best Apps of the Decade, Libby seamlessly connects first-time users and experienced readers with Library name’s digital collection. This locally selected collection offers ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines including bestsellers and new releases. Readers of all ages can select from virtually every subject ranging from mystery, romance, children’s, business and more.

New to digital?

In just a few taps, you can start reading instantly on your phone or tablet. The digital library is available 24/7 without leaving home and is free from our library. Download the Libby app to get started or click here for more info.

Estate Planning Essentials

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Did you know that if you don’t create your own estate plan, some of your end of life decisions are dictated by the state of Connecticut? Even if you already have an estate plan there’s a good chance it needs updating because laws often change. If you would like to decide how your estate is divided, who is responsible for your care, who gets custody of your minor children, and more… this program is for you! Come learn from an experienced elder law attorney about important documents every adult should have. You’ll learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney (POA), and healthcare directives. You’ll walk away knowing what these documents are for, and what you need to do to create them. Please register to receive a Zoom link prior to the program. Please register here.

Thursday February 11 7PM

Special Event! Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m.

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Join us for a Virtual Harbor Seal Encounter via Zoom with the New England Aquarium! Engage with a marine mammal trainer as they conduct a training session with an Atlantic Harbor Seal, located right out front of the Aquarium! Learn about how they train, why they train, and what you can do to protect the ocean environment for these amazing animals! 

Geared towards children and families of all ages.

Registration required. As registration is limited, we request that if you register you plan to attend. Register HERE.

Zoom link will be emailed out in advance of the program to registered participants.

This program is taking place as part of our Virtual Take Your Child To The Library Day 2021 celebration!

Dream Interpretation

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Have you had a dream that woke you in the middle of the night or a recurring dream and you knew it had a message for you? Or dreamed in color and wondered about its significance? Join us for a lecture with Rev. Lee Ireland as she discusses symbols, dream dictionaries, and journals and offers examples and tips on how to focus on analyzing your dreams. Using examples from Native tribes, Sanford’s Dreams and Healing, and her own experience as a Spiritual Director at Mercy Center in Madison, CT, participants will learn how to work with the gift of dreams. Participants are encouraged to bring a dream for a group exercise. Please register here.

Thursday January 28 at 7 PM.