Madison Public Library May 2024
Adult Open Craft Night – Monday, May 20th 6:30pm-8:00pm.
Held at Madison Community Art Center, 10 Kings Road
Have no time or space to finish up all those craft projects? Take n Makes waiting to be assembled? You are not alone! Join us for some quiet time away from the kids and the dirty dishes. Relax with friends and fellow crafters. Bring along anything you want to work on or enjoy doing the craft I will provide, just in case.
Lecture Programs
All lecture programs are online via Zoom unless stated otherwise. 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
Napoleon: The Son of The Revolution – Wednesday, May 1st @7pm; Napoleon: The Devil’s Favorite – Wednesday, May 15th @ 7pm
Have you seen the movie, Napoleon, an epic that details the chequered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine? Are you curious how historically accurate it was? These lectures aims to explain the rise of one of the most famous figures in Western, if not, World Civilization.
Ancient Olympics – Tuesday, May 7th @ 7pm
Every two years, the modern Olympic Games are held, but now you can learn about their ancient predecessor through art. We’ll explore how this religious event in southern Greece—occurring each fourth summer—developed over the course of 1,100 years and see how it helped unite Greek speakers scattered across the ancient world. Presented by art historian, Michael Norris.
From Great Escapes to Public Gardens
Tuesday, May 21st @7pm
What may be a surprise to many Morris County residents is that within a short driving distance there are hundreds of public gardens. Most of them are free and offer an incredible variety of plants and designs. In some instances, these gardens were once part of private estates. The original mansion may be open for viewing. This presentation covers a range of gardens from pocket size to multi-acre arboretums. Pictures are shown of each garden along with access information and the speaker’s highly subjective rating. A list of all local gardens will be distributed. Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners
