Madison Public Library April 2023
All lecture programs are online via Zoom. You will receive Zoom instructions and online meeting information in your registration confirmation email in addition to a reminder email prior to the date of the program. Please register at madisonnjlibrary.org.
History of Alcatraz
Tuesday, April 4th @7pm
Join John Martini who is one of the world’s renowned authorities on Alcatraz Island and has been researching “The Rock” for more than 35 years. The author of two popular books about the island, Fortress Alcatraz and Alcatraz At War, he has appeared in numerous documentaries about the island.
Vikings: Myth, History, and Archaeology
Tuesday, April 10th @ 7pm
The Vikings in popular imagination are perceived as fearsome raiders of the sea. However, as is often the case, reality is more complicated than mythology. The Vikings did indeed raid, but they were also explorers, traders, craftsmen, and world travelers. This presentation introduces the Vikings and their world, the places they explored, the ships they built, and the sites they left behind. Come join us on a voyage of adventure.
Hear all of this and more from Dr. Veit who is Professor of Anthropology and Interim Dean of the School Of Humanities And Social Sciences at Monmouth University.
Author Talk with Kerri Sullivan, editor of New Jersey Fan Club
Tuesday, April 18th @ 7pm
Despite the many jokes and stereotypes about New Jersey and its residents, in reality the state is a wildly diverse place, home to a vast variety of landscapes, cultures, and people. There is no singular New Jersey experience, and the stories that its residents have to share about the state will surprise you.
New Jersey Fan Club is edited by Kerri Sullivan, founder of the popular Instagram account Jersey Collective (@jerseycollective), which features weekly takeovers by different New Jerseyans. This book functions the same way: it gives dozens of different contributors the chance to share what New Jersey looks like to them. The book is an exploration of how the same locale can shape people in different ways, and it will inspire readers to look at the Garden State with fresh eyes and appreciate its bounty of beautiful places and vibrant spaces.
