Special Programs

John Steinbeck wrote of a time and place barely remembered by many in America. He wrote of homes lost and lives altered forever by circumstances beyond the control of families trying to eek out a living under inhospitable conditions.

When you write an email or letter, do you wonder what rules should be followed in specific situations?In our desire to use correct punctuation, do we overdo the use of commas? When should they be used.

During the past few months, we have explored the mind and heart of Huck Finn through Ira Fistell’s brilliant analysis and comprehension of this novel.

Come join us on Wednesday the 20th and listen to author and Cold War Guru John Lewis.
Gaddis discuss his book, “The Cold War: A New History.” and share your thoughts about
his opinions and your Cold War experiences.

Some novels move slowly while others move at breakneck speed leaving little time for reflection. Many are filled with symbolism and meaning for creative-writing professors and academicians we may never see.

Our book for September Fifteenth is the bestseller,” American Theocracy: The Peril
and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the Twenty-first Century”

If you were suddenly transported to an earlier time and place, how would you cope? Would you be curious about life then and decide there was nothing you could do and accept your circumstances?

Wednesday, August 18th is the date to mark on your calendar and now is the time to download and start reading “The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A People’s History of Ancient Rome” (DB 57323
by Michael Parenti.

On Tuesday, August 10, Ira Fistelle will present his next in a series of discussions
of the novels of Mark Twain. This time, his presentation will feature the novel,

Accessible World Special Program Series
On Tuesday night, July 27th, Ed Cooney will continue his trip through America’s past.