1964: Reexaminded Fifty Years Later

Anne Aby will give a talk on "1964:  Reexamined Fifty Years Later" at the Northfield Public Library on Thursday, October 16th at 7 pm.  

 

"1964" is usually considered to begin on November 22, 1963, with Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as president on Air Force One with Jacqueline Kennedy standing beside him and conclude with President Johnson's inauguration in his own right on January 20, 1965.  After a brief discussion of the challenges immediately faced by the "accidental" president,  the presentation will focus on the passage of the Civil Rights Act (signed July 2, 1964) and Mississippi Freedom Summer during the 1964 Presidential Election.

This presentation is part of the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium Invitational Talks. It is free and open to the public.  For more information please call the library at 507-645-6606.

The Amish in America

 

David Sudermann will give a talk on the “Amish in America” at the Northfield Public Library on Thursday Sept. 25 at 7 PM.  David will review the history and growth of the Old Order Amish and give some insight into settlements in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This program is part of the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium Invitational Talks.  David grew up in an Amish community in Goshen, Indiana and has a M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in German literature and history.  The program is free and open to the public.  For more information call the library at 507-645-6606.

 

September Programs

Sept. 9 Meet author Michael Perry who will be talking about his new young adult novel “The Scavengers”.  Co-sponsored by Monkey See, Monkey Read! 6:30-8 pm 

 

Sept. 11 One Cobbler’s Adventure on the Appalachian Trail—Randy Malecha will talk about his hiking on the Appalachian Trail.  7-8 pm

 

Sept. 20 Meet local author Lisa Galle Bolduc

She will be reading from and talking about her picture book “Autumn”

10:30 am

 

Sept. 25 “The Amish in America” with David

Sudermann   This program is part of the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium Invitational Talks.  David will give a 1 hour presentation on the course he will be teaching this fall for the CVEC.  For more information about the CVEC go to www.cvec.org  7-8 pm 

 

Sept. 27 Magical Comedy with David Walbridge! 

Fun for all ages.  David will be at the Riverwalk Market Fair with the Friends & Foundation of the Library area at 11 am!  He will move to the library’s meeting room in the event of inclement weather. 

All programs, unless otherwise noted will be held in the library's meeting room. For more information call the library at 507-645-6606.

 

   

 

What the Northfield Public Libray staff is listening to, reading and watching - right now

Here's a list of what the staff is listening to, reading and watching... this week.  It's a real mix.

Books
Breath of Snow and Ashes - Gabaldon  - FIC
Destroyer Angel - Barr - MY
Big Tiny: A built-it myself memoir - Williams  640.92 WI
Historian - Kostova - FIC
Gormenghast novels - Peake   (Selco)
Cultural History of France
On Such a Full Sea - Lee (Selco)
Invisible Cities - Calvino - FIC
Thuvia, Maid of Mars - Burroughs - (Selco)
Black Cauldron - Alexander - J FIC
Heirloom Murders - Ernst - MY
Hand of God
33 Days to Morning Glory
A little Princess - Burnett - J FIC
Perfect Harmony - Roberts - PB/RO
We are Water- Lamb - FIC
All the Light We Cannot See - Doer - FIC
Martian - Weir - SF
Coop: a Year of Poultry, Pigs and Parenting - Perry  - 921 PER
And the Mountains Echoed - Hosseini - FIC

Audio
Narrows - Connelly - BCD FIC CONN
Written in My Own Heart's Blood - Gabaldon - BCD FIC Gabaldon

DVDS
House of Cards - Season 1
Under the Tuscan Sun
Amazing Spiderman 2
Blue Bloods - Season 1
Last Will and Testament
Orange is the New Black - Season 2

Magazines/Newspapers
Romantic Times
Old House Journal
Consumer Reports
Real Simple
New York Times - Sunday edition
Sun magazine
New Yorker
Minneapolis Star Tribune

Websites
Book Riot

And that's just this week.......

Online Author Interviews

Did you know that there are online author interviews? The list on NPR is impressive.
Think about using that list for choosing your next book group book. Read the book, then listen to the interview as a group.
I think it brings a totally different perspective to the discussion. You get a sense of who the author is and what they are trying to get across.
Happy reading as you gear up for your fall book groups!

New NonFiction DVD Titles

Muscle Shoals      DVD 782.42 MU
Located alongside the Tennessee River, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, has helped to create some of the most important and resonant songs of all time.  Overcoming crushing poverty and staggering tragedies, rick Hall brought black and white together to create music for the generations.

Blackfish        DVD 599.53 BL
A discussion on the keeping of intelligent creatures in captivity.  Employs the story of Tilikum, the notorious performing whale who, unlike orcas in the wild, has taken the lives of several people while in captivity.

Beauty Beneath the Dirt       DVD 796.51 BE
Three young urbanites thru-hike the Appalachian Trail on a 2,178 mile adventure from Georgia to Maine, ultimately attempting to reach the summit of Mt. Katahdin together.

Gatekeepers          DVD 323.119 GA
A documentary featuring interviews with all  surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets.

The Amish: Shunned          DVD 289.73 AM
The Amish intercuts historical analysis with contemporary footage to provide an unprecedented look at this highly private, little understood,  and utterly unique community whose beliefs raise important questions about religious liberty in American life.

Learning a new Language- YOU CAN DO IT!!

A friend recently forwarded an article from the New York Times called "The Benefits of Failing at French". (7/15/14)  (Seems crazy, right? Failing?  It's an interesting article about the benefits of learning a new language... just trying.)  She also had told me how much she liked the new language learning resource at the library called "Transparent Language".  Our language books and audio resources get a lot of use at the library so we knew people around here were interested in learning languages. Now it's easier than ever. The new online resource can be used from home 24/7 with your library card. You just need to create an account.   You can even download an app and use it on the go anywhere, even when you travel. But even if you aren't traveling try learning a new language. According to the NYT article, it isn't necessary to take an expensive course.  Try Transparent Language! It's free!!
Questions?  Call the reference desk at 507-645-6606.