Author: Atwood, Margaret, 1939-
Published: 1986 1985
Call Number: CL F ATWOOD
Format: Books
Summary: "This visionary novel. in which God and Government are joined, and America is run as a Puritanical Theoracy, can be read as a companion volume to Orwell's 1984-its verso, in fact. It gives you the same degree of chill, even as it suggests the varieties of tyrannical experience; it evokes the same kind of horror even as its mordant wit makes you smile." E.L. Doctorow.
Open to ages 5 and older. Registration required. Come meet up with other LEGO enthusiasts and build your own LEGO creations. All materials provided. Guardians must remain with children 9 and under. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all ages. Registration required
If you have any interest in playing chess, this club is for you! Members will not only be able to interact with one another through learning the game, but will be able to coach each other into becoming better chess players. We will be playing chess and holding club tournaments. The chess club's goal is to foster scholars' intellectual growth while having fun.
In books, articles and lectures across Europe and America, he broadened an international appreciation of his native country’s rich dance tradition.
In books, articles and lectures across Europe and America, he broadened an international appreciation of his native country’s rich dance tradition.
Open to adults. Registration required. Caregiving is a great act of
love...and also can be a challenge. Caring for yourself is one of the
most important, and most often forgotten, things you can do as a
caregiver. This one-hour presentation focuses on the importance of
self-care for the caregiver and will offer tips and strategies on how to
practice self-care as you care for others. Presented by the Cape
Atlantic Caregivers Coalition. All programs are subject to change or
cancellation.
Our critic Jennifer Szalai discusses Walter Isaacson’s biography of the billionaire entrepreneur along with her recent profile of Klein, the Canadian writer and activist.
Our critic Jennifer Szalai discusses Walter Isaacson’s biography of the billionaire entrepreneur along with her recent profile of Klein, the Canadian writer and activist.
From the dark heart of a misguided follower to the young hand of a diarist whose words outlived her, these novels encompass the full spectrum of humanity.
From the dark heart of a misguided follower to the young hand of a diarist whose words outlived her, these novels encompass the full spectrum of humanity.
Open to ages 8-12.
Registration required.
This after-hours Halloween, kids only event, will feature scary stories & creepy fun.
Please arrive promptly at 4:45 pm, as doors will lock at 5:00 pm.
An exhibition about the bohemian set’s “philosophy of fashion” goes deeper than just clothes.
An exhibition about the bohemian set’s “philosophy of fashion” goes deeper than just clothes.
The fruits of a free-ranging reading week were a fascinating book on China and a political science paper that explains a quirk of far-right politics.
The fruits of a free-ranging reading week were a fascinating book on China and a political science paper that explains a quirk of far-right politics.
Open to adults. Registration required. Are you a social butterfly who enjoys the arts and crafts?
Each week we'll share theme-inspired coloring pages, puzzles, paintings and simple crafts, great for keeping your brain and motor skills alert.
Supplies provided.
Open to ages 12-36 months. Registration required. Each week will feature a different toddler-friendly theme and exciting stories. We ask that guardians remain present during the activity. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open
to adults. Appointment required. Learn computer basics; Email, social
media, and other in-demand computer skills for the digital age. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Open to all ages. Registration required. Songs, stories, and oh so much fun! We ask that guardians please remain present with children age 9 and under during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Open to ages 1 1/2 - 5 and their caregivers. Registration required. Children
and their grownups will be ready for the day after this late morning
story hour filled with great books, songs, and play. We ask that guardians please remain present with children
during the event. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.>
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