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Guest Speakers
The Gleason Public Library hosts regular events open to the public.
These events range from performances to author readings.
Author Talk: Jeff Talarigo
The Friends of the Gleason Public Library are pleased to present Jeff Talarigo, author of The Ginseng Hunter, released April from Random House.
On June 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gleason Public Library, Jeff Talarigo will share from his second novel, The Ginseng Hunter. This new novel addresses the plight of North Koreans, as seen through the lens of a third generation ginseng hunter. As in his critically acclaimed first novel, The Pearl Diver, about a Japanese woman with leprosy, Talarigo weaves together fact and imagination. Publishers Weekly called The Ginseng Hunter "...A memorable, morally stringent tale." The Booklist review stated, "as incendiary as it is restrained, Talarigo's spare, evocative story provides a crucial voice to a tyrannized country."
Jeff Talarigo won the Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Award, given by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, for his first novel, The Pearl Diver. Prior to September 2006, he lived in Japan for more than twelve years. In 2007 he was a fellow at the New York Public Library's Cullman Centre for Scholars and Writers. He currently teaches at Boston's Grub Street School and lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
This program is presented by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library. The program is free and open to the public. To learn more about other library events, please visit www.gleasonlibrary.org or call 978-369-4898.
Travel Time
Armchair travel in Carlisle
The next destination for Travel Time will be Belize. Can't get out of Carlisle soon, come travel at the Library.
Local travel enthusiast, Charlie Allman, will host a monthly open discussion series about world destinations. Join us in the next adventure on May 6 at 10:30AM in the Hollis Room of the Library. Each month a short video travelogue will be shown, followed by an open discussion, shared experiences, photographs, and recommendations for the selected destination. Participants are encouraged to help frame the discussion. Participants are welcome to bring their own visuals (photos, mementos) or come prepared to take notes. Library items, such as dvds, books, and complimentary materials will be displayed for easy access. This is a perfect way to discover a place you don't know or rediscover one you know well. The sessions will be limited to 1 1/2 hours; the videos are produced by C. Allman. These programs are free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. Refreshments will be provided.
A Primer for Parents on College Admissions and the SAT
Interested in learning more about the college admissions process and how to plan for it? Kenneth Deitch, a long-time educator and a resident of Carlisle for many years, will speak at the Gleason Public Library on Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m., presenting a program on "A Primer for Parents on College Admissions and the SAT."
According to Deitch, "In the life of any family, planning for college is a major event. Parents who are well informed and comfortable with it can help provide their child a welcome measure of reassurance, comfort, and stability as he or she navigates this new and challenging experience."
Deitch sees the program as most useful for parents of current sophomores and juniors. By the fall, those sophomores will be juniors and, in October, most will take the PSAT as an early step on the path to college. Also by fall, the current juniors will have become seniors. Typically they will then be focused on the college search, assembling lists and planning visits.
In recent years, Deitch has devoted considerable time to tutoring students in preparation for the SAT and similar tests and to helping students and their families with the college search and other educational planning. His background includes having been a member of Harvard College's admissions committee as well as headmaster of Pomfret School in Connecticut. He holds a PhD in economics from Harvard and has done research and writing on the economics of education as well as on various topics in American history.
This program is presented by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library. The program is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required. To learn more about this program, contact the library's reference desk at 978-369-4898. This program is part of a series made possible by an Equal Access grant funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
"Having a Senior Moment"
On May 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gleason Public Library, Miranda Heibel of Minuteman Senior Services will present "Having a Senior Moment", an informative program on memory loss.
This Caring Conversation is designed to help people understand the difference between the normal memory loss that occurs with aging and memory loss that is due to dementia or an illness such as Alzheimer's disease. Participants will also become familiar with the ten warning signs of dementia.
Miranda Heibel is the Program Manager for the Family Caregiver Support Program at Minuteman Senior Services. As the Caregiver Program Manager, Miranda is responsible for program oversight and direction, staff management, and all program initiatives. Miranda also provides: consultations, educational resources, and referrals to both caregivers and seniors in the community. In addition, Miranda is a certified trainer through the Alzheimer's Association to provide training for both healthcare professionals and families, maximizing their skills in caring for those with Alzheimer's disease.
This program is presented by the Friends of the Carlisle Council on Aging and the Friends of the Gleason Public Library. The program is free and open to the public. To register or learn more about this program, contact the Carlisle Council on Aging at 978-371-2895.
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