Second Floor - Small Meeting Room
Lyric Opera Lecture: Madama Butterfly
Explore the story and music of "Madama Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini with an experienced Lyric Opera lecturer. The lovely geisha, Cio-Cio-San,is a child bride who gives up her family, her religion, and her culture to marry the callous American naval officer B. F. Pinkerton. They savor a few nights of ecstasy and then he sails blithely away, leaving her with the hope that one day hell return.
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Art Reception: Family of Joseph Lawlor
See "Paintings, Sketches and Pastels: The Artwork of Joseph V. Lawlor in the Main Library Art Gallery. Greet family members and enjoy light refreshments. The family of artist Joseph Lawlor will host a reception to honor the work of their father. The reception is free and open to the public.
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LinkedIn 101
Learn to set up your account and connect with other professionals in your industry. To attend: must be familiar with basic Internet Explorer functions. This class is hands-on using wireless laptops. You may bring your laptop if you prefer. First-come, first-seated.
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LinkedIn 101
Learn to set up your account and connect with other professionals in your industry.
This class is hands-on using wireless laptops. You may bring your own laptops if preferred. First-come, first-seated.
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Novel Knitters: Magic Loop Socks
Knitting Socks is magic! If you are already a knitter and looking for a new way to knit socks, join us as we learn the Magic Loop method for making socks with your favorite sock yarn. Registration is required and a required materials list will be provided ahead of class.
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Novel Knitters: Beginners Course
Become a knitter! Learn the most basic concepts of knitting including casting on, binding off, the knit stitch, the purl stitch. Registration is required for this two part class. Required materials list will be provided ahead of class.
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Novel Knitters: Beginners Course
Become a knitter! Learn the most basic concepts of knitting including casting on, binding off, the knit stitch, the purl stitch. Registration is required for this two part class. Required materials list will be provided ahead of class.
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Words on Wednesday: Lady in Gold by Anne Marie O'Connor
Join us to discuss the remarkable story of Adele Bloch-Bauer, the subject of Gustav Klimts very famous paintings. The painting Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I (1907) was confiscated by the Nazis. It was already famous before it was bought in 2006 for $135 million for the Neue Galerie, New York. The author depicts the cultural, historical, and political environments of the 20th century Vienna impeccably. Learn more about all of our monthly book discussions.
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Film Screening: Spirited Away
As part of Manga Cafe, a celebration of Japanese comics for teens and tweens, come watch Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 animated fantasy (125 min). Some manga-related activities will take place during the screening. Presented in collaboration with FAASt (Families of Asian American Students).