Join local favorite Hamish Lutris for a special presentation: Over a Wyoming Campfire- the Beginnings of the National Park Service.
In 1872, the United States created Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park, to "conserve the scenery... unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." This was the world's first national park. Today there are more than 450 national parks in the US and 1200 worldwide. This talk will focus on the creation of the National Park Service in 1916, a radical move for its time, to intervene in the health of the nation's lands. The talk will discuss the history of conservation and how the American wilderness plays an important role in the identity of the American people, as well as outlining the personalities and events that created this, one of the most successful and popular government agencies ever conceived.
Hamish Lutris is an Associate Professor of History, Political Science, and Geography at Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut. He is a well-known speaker and instructor throughout the Northeastern US with long experience in Central Europe involving education, strategic planning, and international agricultural research cooperation programs. He has also worked in some of America’s premier natural and historical sites and has led naturalist and educational programs in both the United States and Europe. His program interests cover a number of areas including Native American history, the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the American West as well as scientific, social and cultural history.
In 1872, the United States created Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park, to "conserve the scenery... unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." This was the world's first national park. Today there are more than 450 national parks in the US and 1200 worldwide. This talk will focus on the creation of the National Park Service in 1916, a radical move for its time, to intervene in the health of the nation's lands. The talk will discuss the history of conservation and how the American wilderness plays an important role in the identity of the American people, as well as outlining the personalities and events that created this, one of the most successful and popular government agencies ever conceived.
Hamish Lutris is an Associate Professor of History, Political Science, and Geography at Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut. He is a well-known speaker and instructor throughout the Northeastern US with long experience in Central Europe involving education, strategic planning, and international agricultural research cooperation programs. He has also worked in some of America’s premier natural and historical sites and has led naturalist and educational programs in both the United States and Europe. His program interests cover a number of areas including Native American history, the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the American West as well as scientific, social and cultural history.
Join Jeanette from the Beekley and Jennifer from Newington Library for another virtual trivia night! Remember those Saturday morning cartoons? Join us for a night of classic and popular cartoon trivia! All ages are welcome and prizes will be awarded. Pop some popcorn, and let's play! All attendees need to register. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants prior to the program.
Co-sponsored by the Newington Library.
Co-sponsored by the Newington Library.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This modern classic from the author of The Flight Attendant is a compulsively readable novel that explores questions of human responsibility that are as fundamental to our society now as they were when the book was first published.
On an icy winter night in an isolated house in rural Vermont, a seasoned midwife named Sibyl Danforth takes desperate measures to save a baby’s life. She performs an emergency cesarean section on a mother she believes has died of stroke. But what if—as Sibyl's assistant later charges—the patient wasn't already dead? The ensuing trial bears the earmarks of a witch hunt, forcing Sibyl to face the antagonism of the law, the hostility of traditional doctors, and the accusations of her own conscience. Exploring the complex and emotional decisions surrounding childbirth, Midwives engages, moves, and transfixes us as only the very best novels ever do.
Reserve a copy of the book through a patron account or call the Beekley at 860-379-7235. The Beekley Book Club is a book discussion group that meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in.
On an icy winter night in an isolated house in rural Vermont, a seasoned midwife named Sibyl Danforth takes desperate measures to save a baby’s life. She performs an emergency cesarean section on a mother she believes has died of stroke. But what if—as Sibyl's assistant later charges—the patient wasn't already dead? The ensuing trial bears the earmarks of a witch hunt, forcing Sibyl to face the antagonism of the law, the hostility of traditional doctors, and the accusations of her own conscience. Exploring the complex and emotional decisions surrounding childbirth, Midwives engages, moves, and transfixes us as only the very best novels ever do.
Reserve a copy of the book through a patron account or call the Beekley at 860-379-7235. The Beekley Book Club is a book discussion group that meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in.
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Join local favorite Hamish Lutris for a special presentation: The Last Full Measure of Devotion: Honoring our Vets.
From the French and Indian War to Afghanistan and Iraq, American men and women have placed themselves in harm’s way under the American flag. Soldiers serving in the wars of the United States have also often been civilian volunteers who left farms and factories to fight under conditions challenging to the very core of their humanity. How to honor that sacrifice has been a question for our country since its inception. This presentation will discuss the ways veterans have been recognized for their service, and how that recognition has changed over time. It will range widely, from creating our first veterans’ organization, the Cincinnati, to observing holidays like Memorial Day, sponsoring the creation of national cemeteries, and passing the GI Bill, among others.
Hamish Lutris is an Associate Professor of History, Political Science, and Geography at Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut. He is a well-known speaker and instructor throughout the Northeastern US with long experience in Central Europe involving education, strategic planning, and international agricultural research cooperation programs. He has also worked in some of America’s premier natural and historical sites and has led naturalist and educational programs in both the United States and Europe. His program interests cover a number of areas including Native American history, the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the American West as well as scientific, social and cultural history.
From the French and Indian War to Afghanistan and Iraq, American men and women have placed themselves in harm’s way under the American flag. Soldiers serving in the wars of the United States have also often been civilian volunteers who left farms and factories to fight under conditions challenging to the very core of their humanity. How to honor that sacrifice has been a question for our country since its inception. This presentation will discuss the ways veterans have been recognized for their service, and how that recognition has changed over time. It will range widely, from creating our first veterans’ organization, the Cincinnati, to observing holidays like Memorial Day, sponsoring the creation of national cemeteries, and passing the GI Bill, among others.
Hamish Lutris is an Associate Professor of History, Political Science, and Geography at Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut. He is a well-known speaker and instructor throughout the Northeastern US with long experience in Central Europe involving education, strategic planning, and international agricultural research cooperation programs. He has also worked in some of America’s premier natural and historical sites and has led naturalist and educational programs in both the United States and Europe. His program interests cover a number of areas including Native American history, the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the American West as well as scientific, social and cultural history.
Homebound Delivery Service Available
The Beekley Library offers Homebound Delivery Service to New Hartford residents who are unable to come to the Library due to restricted mobility or health problems. This service is free and based on volunteers' availability.
This program is open to any New Hartford resident who is having difficulty getting to the Library due to illness or restricted mobility. Circulation Library Assistants will select materials for you at your request and can include a variety of fiction, non-fiction, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, CDs, and Large Print items. Materials will circulate for an extended period of time. When you finish your materials and need another delivery, just call the Library and let us know. We will be in touch with a volunteer to schedule a dropoff or pickup. Library items will be delivered in a bag to your door. Returns can be placed on your doorknob ahead of time for a contactless experience.
Call the Beekley, 860-379-7235, for more information or to schedule a delivery.
This program is open to any New Hartford resident who is having difficulty getting to the Library due to illness or restricted mobility. Circulation Library Assistants will select materials for you at your request and can include a variety of fiction, non-fiction, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, CDs, and Large Print items. Materials will circulate for an extended period of time. When you finish your materials and need another delivery, just call the Library and let us know. We will be in touch with a volunteer to schedule a dropoff or pickup. Library items will be delivered in a bag to your door. Returns can be placed on your doorknob ahead of time for a contactless experience.
Call the Beekley, 860-379-7235, for more information or to schedule a delivery.
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Hamish Lutris, Associate Professor of History, Political Science, and Geography, Capital Community College presents talks on: