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"Learning From Home" & "Profiles" LECTURE SCHEDULE
I am currently giving virtual programs for libraries and other oragnizations. Topics and dates are listed below. Please go to these websites for registration information.
- JERICHO PUBLIC LIBRARY (NY): www.jericholibrary.org
- WILSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (OR): https://www.wilsonvillelibrary.org/lib
- PORT WASHINGTON LIBRARY (NY): www.pwpl.org
- HEWLETT-WOODMERE LIBRARY (NY): https://www.hwpl.org/
- SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (NY): https://www.seafordlibrary.org/
- SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY (NJ): https://sclsnj.org/
- LEVITTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY (NY): https://levittownpl.org/
- UPPER SADDLE RIVER LIBRARY (NJ): https://uppersaddleriverlibrary.org/
- ROCKVILLE CENTRE PUBLIC LIBRARY: https://www.rvclibrary.org
- ROCHELLE PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY (NJ): https://www.rplibrary.org/
- BAYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (NY): https://www.bayvillefreelibrary.org/
- FRIENDLY HOUSE: PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER (Oregon) https://fhpdx.org
- TEWKSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY (MA): https://www.tewksburypl.org/
- GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: https://www.gpl.org/
15. FAIRLAWN PUBLIC LIBRARY (NJ): https://www.fairlawnlibrary.org/
16. SOUTHBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY (CT):
https://www.southburylibrary.org/
17. WARREN COUNTY LIBRARY (NJ)
https://warrenlib.libnet.info/events
18. ABBOT PUBLIC LIBRARY (MA): https://abbotlibrary.org/
19. MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY (MO)
https://www.mymcpl.org/
20. WILMETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY (IL)
https://www.wilmettelibrary.info
21. INDIAN VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (PA)
https://www.ivpl.org/
"Learning from Home" and "Profiles" Overview and Fees
- My current fee (depending on library funding) is $250 to $300 for a 90-minute PowerPoint program, which includes time for a "Q & A" session after the main presentation is over.
- There are no reduced rates for a series or multiple bookings with the same organization.
- Programs are presented via ZOOM from my Portland, Oregon office.
- I allow programs to be recorded for library use only.
- Participants should be kept muted during the presentation but may ask questions during the Q & A session at the end. (Chat or Raised Hand)
- The SPEAKING SCHEDULE PAGE on this website lists my current commitments.
Descriptions of Topics are found on LECTURE TOPICS INDEX page:
https://www.makingwings.net/contact-me/
Wilsonville Public Library (Oregon)
All presentations @ 11 AM Pacific/2 PM Eastern
2025
FEBRUARY 5 THE UNKNOWN MLK Topic 16
MARCH 5 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Topic 66
APRIL 2 THE SILK ROAD Topic 63
JUNE 4 WRITING WITH PRIDE Topic 84
JULY 2 NEVER TOO EARLY Topic 61
AUGUST 6 NEVER TOO LATE Topic 62
SEPTEMBER 3 THE FOUR BRONTES Topic 76
OCTOBER 1 EDGAR ALLAN POE Topic 80
DECEMBER 3 THE HOLIDAY TRIFECTA Topic 92
Jericho Public Library (New York)
All presentations @ 11 AM Pacific/2 PM Eastern
2025
FEBRUARY 10 UNSUNG HEROES OF RGE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA Topic 46
MARCH 10 FIVE WOMEN WRITERS Topic 33
APRIL 14 THE WORLDS OF WALT WHITMAN Topic 104
JUNE 9 WRITING WITH PRIDE Topic 84
JULY 14 FLY ME TO THE MOON Topic 78
AUGUST 11 GRIM(M) TALES Topic 9
SEPTEMBER 8 BANNED IN AMERICA Topic 54
OCTOBER 13 THE HAUNTED HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN Topic 30
DECEMBER 8 THE HOLIDAY TRIFECTA Topic 92
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library (New York)
All presentations @ 9:00 AM Pacific/12 Noon Eastern
2025
FEBRUARY 19 THE UNKNOWN MLK Topic 16
MARCH 19 HEDY LAMARR Topic 56
MAY 21 GODS AND MONSTERS Topic 2
JUNE 18 GRIM(M) TALES Topic 9
JULY 16 RUTH BADER GINSBURG Topic 6
AUGUST 20 200 YEARS ON THE ERIE CANAL Topic 102
SEPTEMBER 17 F. SCOTT FITZGERALD Topic 106
OCTOBER 15 KING ARTHUR Topic 87
NOVEMBER 26 SACAGAWEA Topic 90
DECEMBER 17 THE HOLIDAY TRIFECTA Topic 92
Friendly House Community Center (Oregon)
3 PM Pacific/6 PM Eastern
2025
JANUARY 28 THE INVENTIONS OF LEONARDO Topic 96
FEBRUARY 25 TONI MORRISON Topic 14
MARCH 25
APRIL 29
MAY 20
JUNE 24
JULY 29
AUGUST 26
SEPTEMBER 30
OCTOBER 28
NOVEMBER 25
DECEMBER 16
Groton Public Library (Massachusetts)
7 PM Eastern/4 PM Pacific
2025
FEBRUARY 4 LANGSTON HUGHES & THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE Topic 15
MARCH 4 FIVE WOMEN: SPECULATIVE FICTION Topic 33
APRIL 22 GRIM(M) TALES Topic 9
JUNE 3 CHANGING OUR PERSPECTIVES: 5 BOOKS Topic 34
Southbury Public Library (Connecticut)
2 PM Eastern/ 11 AM Pacific
2025
FEBRUARY 11 UNSUNG HEROES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA
APRIL 15 THE SONNET Topic 73
SUMMER and FALL to be announced soon
Somerset County Library System (New Jersey)
All presentations @ 4:00 PM Pacific/7:00 PM Eastern
2025
FEBRUARY 10 UNSUNG HEROES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA Topic 46
Mid-Continent Public Library (Missouri)
6:30 PM Central/4:30 PM Pacific
2025
MARCH 27 HEDY LAMARR Topic 56
JUNE 12 WE ARE THE MARTIANS Topic 77
JULY 31 SEVENTY-FIVE MINUTES WITH MARK TWAIN Topic 83
Seaford Public Library (New York)
All presentations @ 10 AM Pacific/ 1 PM Eastern
2025
MARCH 21 BEHIND THE THRONE: 8 FIRST LADIES Topic 99
Port Washington Public Library (New York)
All Zoom/Hybrid presentations @ 9 AM Pacific/ 12 Noon Eastern
2025
NOVEMBER 15 In-Person Presentation Topic To Be Announced 12 Noon Eastern
In-person tours at the American Museum of Natural History
2025
March 13 @ 3:30 PM Museum Highlights Tour
March 15 @ 12:30 PM Museum Highlights Tour
March 16 @ 12:39 PM Museum Highlights Tour
November tour dates will be announced in September