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"Learning From Home" & "Profiles" SPEAKING 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 TOPICS INDEX page
Wilsonville Public Library (Oregon)
All presentations @ 11 AM Pacific/2 PM Eastern
SEPTEMBER 4 JUDY GARLAND: OVER THE RAINBOW Topic 70.OCTOBER 2 TRUMAN CAPOTE Topic 5 DECEMBER 4 A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS Topic 24 -------------------------------------- 2025JANUARY 8 FOUR COSMIC MYSTERIES Topic 100 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
SEPTEMBER 4 JUDY GARLAND: OVER THE RAINBOW Topic 70.OCTOBER 2 TRUMAN CAPOTE Topic 5 DECEMBER 4 A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS Topic 24 -------------------------------------- 2025JANUARY 8 FOUR COSMIC MYSTERIES Topic 100 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
SEPTEMBER 9 QUEEN BOUDICA OF THE CELTS Topic 68 OCTOBER 14 THE SALEM WITCHES Topic 47 NOVEMBER 25 THE REAL THANKSGIVING Topic 29 DECEMBER 16 SANTA CLAUS: THE BIOGRAPHY Topic 26 -------- 2025 JANUARY 13 THE 60-MINUTE UNIVERSE Topic 64 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
SEPTEMBER 9 QUEEN BOUDICA OF THE CELTS Topic 68 OCTOBER 14 THE SALEM WITCHES Topic 47 NOVEMBER 25 THE REAL THANKSGIVING Topic 29 DECEMBER 16 SANTA CLAUS: THE BIOGRAPHY Topic 26 -------- 2025 JANUARY 13 THE 60-MINUTE UNIVERSE Topic 64 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
SEPTEMBER 18 TRUMAN CAPOTE Topic 5OCTOBER 16 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS Topic 79NOVEMBER 20 RUTH BADER GINSBURG: PROFILE IN COURAGE Topic 6DECEMBER 18 LEONARDO'S TOP INVENTIONS Topic 96 ---------------------------------------------- 2025 JANUARY 15 FOUR COSMIC MYSTERIES Topic 100 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 The remaining topics to be determined JULY 16 AUGUST 20 SEPTEMBER 17 OCTOBER 15 NOVEMBER 26 DECEMBER 17
SEPTEMBER 18 TRUMAN CAPOTE Topic 5OCTOBER 16 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS Topic 79NOVEMBER 20 RUTH BADER GINSBURG: PROFILE IN COURAGE Topic 6DECEMBER 18 LEONARDO'S TOP INVENTIONS Topic 96 ---------------------------------------------- 2025 JANUARY 15 FOUR COSMIC MYSTERIES Topic 100 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 The remaining topics to be determined JULY 16 AUGUST 20 SEPTEMBER 17 OCTOBER 15 NOVEMBER 26 DECEMBER 17
Friendly House Community Center (Oregon)
3 PM Pacific/6 PM Eastern
SEPTEMBER 24 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS Topic 79
OCTOBER 29 THE SALEM WITCHES Topic 47 NOVEMBER 26 TONI MORRISON Topic 14
DECEMBER 17 A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS Topic 24
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2025 TOPICS TO BE ANNOUNCED
JANUARY 28
FEBRUARY 25
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
SEPTEMBER 10 BANNED IN AMERICA Topic 54
OCTOBER 22 EDGAR ALLEN POE Topic 80
DECEMBER 3 80 MINUTES WITH MARK TWAIN Topic 83
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2025
JANUARY 7 THE FOUR BRONTES Topic 76
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
SEPTEMBER 26 BANNED IN AMERICA Topic 54
OCTOBER 24 THE SALEM WITCHES Topic 47
DECEMBER 12 THE HOLIDAYS UNWRAPPED Topic 50
Somerset County Library System (New Jersey)
All presentations @ 4:00 PM Pacific/7:00 PM Eastern
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 UNSUNG HEROES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA Topic 46
Wilmette Public Library (Illinois)
Presentations @ 6:30 PM Central/ 4:30 PM Pacific
OCTOBER 15 CLEOPATRA: LIBERATED WOMAN Topic 11
Mid-Continent Public Library (Missouri)
6:30 PM Central/4:30 PM Pacific
SEPTEMBER 19 SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE: MORE THAN SHERLOCK Topic 4
Indian Valley Public Library (Pennsylvania)
All presentations @ 4 PM Pacific/ 7 PM Eastern
Stay tuned for upcoming programs
Port Washington Public Library (New York)
All presentations @ 9 AM Pacific/ 12 Noon Eastern
NOVEMBER 8 WINDOWS TO NATURE A LIVE PRESENTATION AT 12:00 NOON.