7 NEW Magazines for 2020!
Even though everything may seem to be going digital, we think it’s still enjoyable to flip through a magazine in print. For 2020, we’ve added 7 NEW magazine subscriptions to our regular offerings. Look for these titles in the library or in the catalog in January!
Our Neighbors and Crusaders: Women Finding their Voice through Suffrage
Sunday, March 15th from 1:30-2:30pm
Come hear independent curator Kathie Bennewitz talk about actions of suffragists, women and men, who crisscrossed neighborhoods canvassing for votes, delivered soapbox speeches at factories, and organized meetings, fundraisers and rallies.
Introduction to Sound Therapy Techniques with the Didgeridoo
Tuesday, March 24th from 6-7pm
Didgeridoo sound therapy is a holistic health and healing modality used for adjunct, supportive and primary treatment of a wide range of health and wellness issues. This workshop program will offer the participants an introduction to using sound as a holistic health wellness tool.
Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop
Saturday, Mar. 28 from 10:30am – 12:30pm
The NTL’s own Kati Bourque will present a brief history on Ukrainian Easter Eggs and teach you how to create your own egg. All materials will be provided and you will go home with an egg that you made! This program is geared towards teens and adults, as you will be handling a raw egg, a lit candle, and permanent dyes. Space is limited – register online.
Suffragettes in Corselettes: the Evolution of Underwear & Our 19th Amendment
Wednesday, March 11 from 6-7p
Join us to laugh, grimace, and honor our foremothers’ journeys while we learn about the history of underwear and what it reveals about women’s changing roles in society. The 1910s saw an end to the hourglass figure with a tiny waist. Women were finally able to breathe and move more freely. Did the demise of tightlacing help women gain the right to vote in 1920? Underwear matters.
Identity Theft & Fraud Prevention
Tuesday, February 18 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join Robin Putnam from the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation & Amy Schram from the Better Business Bureau for an informative and free presentation on how to spot & avoid scams, how to prevent identity theft and what to do if your identity is compromised.
Historic New England: A Tour of the Region’s Top 100 National Landmarks
Saturday, February 29th from 1pm – 2pm
Please join us for a visit with Patricia Harris and David Lyon, authors of Historic New England: A Tour of the Region’s Top 100 National Landmarks. In addition to historic houses and tall ships, Historic New England examines such quirky spots as the country’s oldest weather stations, carousels, and sandy beaches. From Fairfield, Connecticut’s Birdcraft Sanctuary to the Windjammers of Rockland, Maine, this book appeals to the historical enthusiast, the armchair traveler, and both local visitors and tourists alike.
Yoga Tuesdays With Chris Howe
Yoga is for the body you have today, not the one you had yesterday or the one you’re going to have tomorrow. We will now be offering 2 twice-monthly yoga classes with instructor, Chris Howe, January through April!
- Aging With Ease Yoga (Bi-monthly): This class is welcoming and accessible to all and offered on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am
- Yoga for Mindful Movement (Bi-monthly): An intermediate yoga class offered on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 7pm-8pm