Author Archives: Christine Michaud

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.

Fast Track to Time Management

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Are you finding yourself with more and more tasks to do, yet there’s never enough time to get everything done? Are you stumped about how to accommodate kids, spouse, and yourself, learning and working virtually from home at the same time, or in limited space? For 40 years, Ronni Eisenberg has helped others get organized and now she can help you! Join us for this Zoom workshop and take control of your time and space.

Thursday January 21 at 7 PM

Please register to receive the Zoom link prior to our meeting. 

Food Explorers: Gnocchi

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Join Food Explorers to learn how to make Sweet Potato Gnocchi in this Zoom class and your dish will be ready to eat by dinner. Registered Dietitian, Megan, of Food Explorers will walk you through the steps to make your own gnocchi. Please be sure to ask any food and nutrition related questions you may have! This recipe can be adjusted to accommodate any dairy or gluten allergies.

You will need to supply the following ingredients:
1 LB sweet potatoes
Regular or GF flour
Salt
Optional Parmesan and Ricotta cheese.
This recipe also pairs wonderfully with a brown butter sauce, so if you’d like to join in making this, you’ll need butter and heavy cream OR milk.

Class begins at 5:30 PM. To join us in making this recipe please register here. Individuals and families are welcome.

House History with Bryna O’Sullivan: Part 2 – Nov. 19

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This two part series will help you learn the history of a house in CT. Bryna O’Sullivan will share her expertise for doing research.

House History: Who’s Lived in Your House? (Part II)
Identify the homeowners and learn the history of your house! Using the census, local history, newspapers, photographs, maps, and architectural surveys to trace the  story behind the people who once lived in your home.  Bryna O’Sullivan will walk us through using these resources.
November 19 7 PM
Please register here. This program will take place over Zoom and a link will be sent prior to the meeting.

Archer Mayor & Friends

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New-England based authors have new books out this fall! Join us for a virtual author event  featuring New York Times bestselling author Archer Mayor in conversation with fellow New England mystery writers Sarah Stewart Taylor, Paula Munier, and Julia Spencer-Fleming. In partnership with RJ Julia, who will be making books available for sale during the program. Learn more about the authors’ new books here!

We’ll be discussing new releases and answering your questions!  A link to the event will be emailed to all registrants. 

Tuesday November 10 7 PM

Registration required. Please register here.

A Vote of Her Own

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How did the women of CT work for – or against – the right to vote? Join us as we explore the fight for women’s suffrage in Connecticut. We will look at photos, letters, and pamphlets from the CT Historical Society’s collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American History.

November 9 at 7 PM. This meeting will take place over Zoom. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent prior to the event.

Registration required. Please register here.

This program is made possible the P.A.L.S.