Archive for August, 2009

Science/Anthropology Book Discussion

The book The Whale and the Supercomputer is the focus of a reading and discussion series scheduled to begin later this month at the Library. The three-part series, which will be facilitated by Bates College anthropology professor Loring Danforth, starts … continues …

Book discussion: The Whale and the Supercomputer

Past Event ....... October 6th, 2009 — 7:00 pm

The Library will host a free reading and discussion series on the book The Whale and the Supercomputer on three successive Tuesday evenings – Sept. 29, Oct. 6, and Oct. 13.  Authored by Charles Wohlforth, the book explores the impact … continues …

Cornerstones of Science reading & discussion series: The Whale and the Supercomputer

Past Event ....... August 27th, 2009 — 7pm

The Whale and the Supercomputer, by Charles Wohlforth, is a beautifully written study of global warming’s impact on Arctic weather patterns. The book takes a close look at two completely different cultures’ the Inupiaq Eskimos who live and hunt on … continues …

Let’s Talk About It!

LPL is hosting a monthly reading and discussion series on the literature of Cuba as part of the “Let’s Talk About It” program sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council’s Maine Center for the Book in cooperation with the Maine State … continues …

So Near and So Far: Cuba Through Its Literature

Past Event ....... September 15th, 2009 — 6:30 pm

Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 15, LPL will be hosting a free reading and discussion series featuring five books on the history, romance, political turmoil, and cultural riches of Cuba. The programs will be led by Bowdoin College History and Latin … continues …

So Near and So Far: Cuba Through Its Literature

Past Event ....... September 15th, 2009 — 6:30pm

Cuba is intriguing, it’s mysterious, it’s rich in cultural tradition, it’s just 90 miles off the tip of Florida, and it’s forbidden… but maybe not for long! Join us for this series of five books that explore the history, romance, … continues …

Cajun band Les Frères Michot concert & dance

Past Event ....... August 20th, 2009 — 7:00 pm

Thursday, August 20, at 7 p.m. in Callahan Hall, the Louisiana Cajun band Les Frères Michot will perform a one-hour concert set followed by another hour of waltz tunes and two-steps for dancing. Admission: $5. For more information: 513-3050. Further … continues …

Excel Basics Workshop

Past Event ....... August 17th, 2009 — 10:00 am

NOTE: This program is now filled to capacity.          .           .           .        . Monday, August 17, 10 a.m. to noon in the LPL Computer Lab, a workshop on “The Basics of Microsoft Excel,” led by Amanda Morrison. For more information: 513-3135. … continues …

The Monarchs are Here!

LPL has turned into a Monarch butterfly nursery again this summer! Starting Tuesday, August 11th and going through the first week of September, visitors to all three floors of the library can watch tiny larvae grow into fat, black, orange … continues …