Closures:
Monday, October 8 -Indigenous People's Day

Notices:
For those patrons who wish to continue pickup outside, please go to 'Curbside' under Services on our website or contact the Circulation Desk at 781.275.9440 for details.

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PART II: Blame and Political Attitudes:
The Psychology of America’s Culture War
Q&A with Gail Sahar
Monday, October 2, 2023

We just didn't have enough time with Gail last time so she's agreed to an encore discussion! This time, we'll be focusing on the culture wars and how they have contributed to the current divide in America. And, how can we bring our family and friends back to the dinner table for meaningful discussions? Please join us for another conversation with Professor Gail Sahar, author of "Blame and Political Attitudes: The Psychology of America’s Culture War".
Please Register At:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6816865946302/WN_CFZcUDnBS4W-0B1nGoDZMg

Special Online Series For The Fall
Conversations With The Author

[All Online Via Zoom Links]

Q&A with Historical Fiction Author Denny S. Bryce
Tuesday, October 10
7:00 pm
We are celebrating a book birthday! Denny's new book, "The Other Princess: A Novel of Queen Victoria’s Goddaughter" is comes out October 3rd and we cannot wait to chat about it! Bring your own cake and ice cream (candles optional :) for what is going to be a fascinating Q&A with one of our very favorite authors!
Please Register At:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/
9416904875469/WN_x03Adf4NTLiZi8DxDbCWRA

Q&A with Mystery Writer Andrea Penrose
Thursday, October 12
7:00 pm
We are so excited to be in conversation with Andrea Penrose! Her newest book, "Murder at Merton Library" is right up our alley. A Regency-era mystery set in a library - Yes, Please! Join us for what is going to be a fun and fascinating discussion.
Please Register At:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/
8016904875851/WN_Y9zFVuzRToS4HCj5B0EZ0g

Q&A with Environmental Journalist and Author Ben Goldfarb
Oct 19, 2023
7:00 PM
What do roads have to do with ecology - a question for the ages! Join us as we discuss "Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet" with Ben Goldfarb. Written with passion and curiosity, "Crossings" is a sweeping, spirited, and timely investigation into how humans have altered the natural world?and how we can create a better future for all living beings.
PLEASE REGISTER AT:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2116898680897/WN_5-6uZPC3SLG0y6_6GCuazQ#/registration

Q&A with Author and Historian Noah Charney
Wednesday, October 25
1:00 pm
How many female artists can you name? Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Marina Abramovic? How about female artists who lived prior to the Modern era? Maybe Artemisia Gentileschi and then… even a regular museum-goer might run out of steam. What about female curators, critics, patrons, collectors, muses, models and art influencers? Find the answers to these and many more questions as we sit down for a virtual conversation with author and historian, Noah Charney, author of Brushed Aside: The Untold Stories of Women in Art.
PLEASE REGISTER AT: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/
5916911909250/WN_0aWKdzsESb25hob1DaB3ew

Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D'Entremont

Monday, October 16  @ 7:00 pm

Lighthouses are picturesque icons that remind us of our rich maritime history, but they also have a dark side. Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. Jeremy D'Entremont is working on a 2.0 program just for us! More stories, more ghosts, more sightings - just more!
PLEASE REGISTER AT:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7716898680206/WN_Lr0EDxezQ6yGhVqTvvlWxg

Thursday, October 26
10:00-11:30 AM

Welcome To Fall!
Discovering Cousins Using DNA:
Exploring Your Autosomal DNA Matches
by Pamela Guye Holland

This talk will show you how to explore your matches and use the tools available at the major DNA testing companies: AncestryDNA, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage, and 23andMe. It will focus on practical ways to discover how you are related to your Autosomal DNA Cousins. Case studies using matches at each testing company will illustrate methods you can use to connect with new cousins who can help you grow your family tree. This talk assumes you are considering testing or have already tested at one of the DNA testing companies.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89748870974?pwd=UThnUzlNM2NjVCtYTDRjeWlyR2MzQT09

Meeting ID: 897 4887 0974
Passcode: 083236

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