LEARN
This year the Library is placing the power with the people and asking the Greenwich community to make the final decision on what it wants to read and discuss for Greenwich Reads Together, the community-wide reading experience which engages all of Greenwich in exploring a single book. Voting will be open April 16-27.
This April, hear a number of exciting concerts including the Musicians from Marlboro and eclectic multi-instrumentalist David Lindley as part of the Peterson Concert Series. Authors Jill Santopolo and David Miliband will speak about their popular new releases.
On Sunday, April 22 at 3:30 pm in the Cole Auditorium, Acclaimed shamisen player, Hidejiro Honjo, will present a concert program of traditional and modern Japanese music. Mr. Honjo’s accompanists will play Koto, drums, flute and/or western instruments such as the cello.
On Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 pm, be introduced to the complexity of Putinomics and modern-day Russia and how Putin’s devotion to conservative fiscal and monetary policies, coupled with an authoritarian’s ability to implement austerity measures without consulting his population, affects the international relations landscape.
On Saturday, April 21 at 2:00 pm, Missy Wolfe will discuss her new book which details the strategies and setbacks of creating community in colonial America’s First Period, including how residents balanced religious and civic authority, private and common interests, and financial inequities across communities.
Money Smart Week helps consumers manage their personal finances better. Programs are offered to all demographics and income levels and cover all facets of personal finance. Check out the Library’s offering of programs below:
Budgeting with Excel: Tuesday, April 24
Financial Literacy of Teens: Wednesday, April 25
Take Charge of Your Money: Thursday, April 26
EXPLORE
National Geographic goes online! Every page of every issue from 1888 to the present, along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images, and videos are all available to you on your mobile device or computer. Search covers, articles, images, maps, and advertisements, or browse by issue.
