Monday Mornings is a free program series for adults that runs weekly in the spring and fall months at the main library. Programs take place from 9:30-10:30 AM. Questions? Contact Ona Ridenour.
March 10
Beverly Farms Gardens and Gardeners 1850s-1950s with Nancy Coffey
Nancy Coffey will discuss the history of great estate gardens, their caretakers, and gardeners of Beverly Farms from the 1850s through the 1950s. Coffey grew up in North Beverly and has spent the last 50 years in Beverly Farms. She taught history and then worked as the volunteer curator at the Beverly Historical Society’s Cabot House. She began the Beverly Farms History Project in 2007.
March 17
Larchmont Remembered with Daniel Harrington
Join Providence Journal columnist Daniel Harrington for this true story of the long-forgotten sinking of the steamship Larchmont just off Block Island in February 1907. Amidst gale-force winds and 20-foot waves, the Larchmont collided with the schooner Harry Knowlton three miles offshore. Passengers and crew had little chance of survival in the brutal conditions. This illustrated presentation includes eyewitness accounts, never-before-seen photographs, and a story of tragedy and heroism that will leave you deeply moved. Harrington is a director of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame and a popular monthly columnist for the Providence Journal.
March 24
Travel the World with Postcards with Alix Woznick
Alix Woznick will introduce you to Postcrossing, a global postcard exchange program with more than 800,000 members in over 200 countries! She’ll show you cards she’s received from dozens of countries, where she gets the ones she sends, and how you can get started. It’s a fun way to connect with people all over the world! Woznick is the librarian at Beverly Middle School and has been active in Postcrossing since 2020.
March 31
Wildlife of Costa Rica’s Cloud Forests with Joy Marzolf from The Joys of Nature
Costa Rica’s cloud forests often appear shrouded in mist and rain in the green season, but this weather is a favorite of the spectacular resplendent quetzal as it emerges to visit avocado trees to feed. Here a wide variety of hummingbirds may be seen from the rare snowcap to the tiny volcano hummingbird. If the sun emerges, the fiery-throated hummingbird can appear to burst into a rainbow of iridescent colors. Despite the cool temperatures and rain, numerous species of birds can be seen during the day while bats emerge at night to feed on flowers in the forest. See some of the amazing diversity of life that can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica. Marzolf was a Naturalist and Educator at Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary for almost 14 years and has been doing animal-related education programs for over 20 years.
April 7
In the Stable and on the Road with Nancy Coffey
Join Nancy Coffey for an illustrated story of the coachmen, grooms, hostlers, and chauffeurs who worked on the estates of Beverly Farms’ Gold Coast during 1850-1950. Coffey grew up in North Beverly and has spent the last 50 years in Beverly Farms. She taught history and then worked as the volunteer curator at the Beverly Historical Society’s Cabot House. She began the Beverly Farms History Project in 2007.
April 14
From Volcanoes to the Columbia River: A Journey through Time and Nature with Joy Marzolf from The Joys of Nature
The Pacific Northwest is known for its mountains, but visible volcanic activity in the area dates back many millions of years and continues into the present. While providing dramatic landscapes, these areas are also known for a long history of native inhabitants and for the wildlife that can be found nearby. Mountain chickadees and Steller’s jays can be found flying around Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the US, while ground squirrels scamper among rugged and ancient lava flows in the high plains desert. Some, like Mount Hood reveal snow capped peaks and waterfalls like Multnomah Falls, while on the other side of the Columbia River, Mount St. Helens still shows signs of the 1980 eruption as well as the return of plants and animals. Join us for a journey through time from the mountains to the high plains of Oregon and Southern Washington. Marzolf was a Naturalist and Educator at Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary for almost 14 years and has been doing animal-related education programs for over 20 years.
April 21 Holiday—NO PROGRAM
April 28
Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies with Margie Arnold, Ph. D.
Most people know that Amelia Earhart was a pioneering pilot who disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 and to date has never been found. But did you know that she worked in Boston as a social worker? Did you know she fought for women’s rights and equality? Did you know she developed her own line of clothing and luggage? Amelia Earhart succeeded because she knew what she wanted and did not let anyone stand in the way of her dreams. Dr. Arnold spent 30 years in higher education as a faculty member and academic administrator. She has authored two textbooks, published 20 manuscripts, and has been a longtime advocate for the life and legacy of Amelia Earhart.
May 5 NO PROGRAM
May 12 FRIENDS BOOK SALE—NO PROGRAM
May 19
Why is the Earth Getting both Wetter and Drier? The Science of Climate Change with Stephen Young
Parts of planet Earth are getting wetter while other parts are getting drier. Many places, like New England, are experiencing extended dry periods and then suddenly a 1-in-1000-year flood. Come hear Professor Young as he explains the science of climate change and why it is driving both wetter and drier conditions. The lecture will also look at what is happening in New England and what the future holds. Dr. Stephen Young is a professor of remote sensing and environmental sustainability, and former chair of the Geography and Sustainability Department at Salem State University. Professor Young has published over 50 peer reviewed environmental science articles, books and book chapters and has also given many public talks about his work.
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