Upcoming Programs
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Friends of the Leland Library
Used Book Sale
Sat, July 11th 10am-4pm
Munnecke Room
*LIBRARY CLOSED*
The Friends will host their annual used book sale from 10-4 in the Munnecke Room. $3 Hardcovers $1 Paperback and $.25 Childrens books.
All proceeds support the library!
Please note: the book sale takes place the same day as the Old Art Building's Artist Market. We recommend giving yourself extra time to park.
Inhumanitarianism? The Origins and Purposes of the Modern Refugee Regime
Laura Robson
Tuesday, July 14th at 4pm
Leland Library
Historians often tell the story of refugee aid as one of humanitarians fighting for displaced people's rights. But the genesis of modern refugee policy tells a different story: one where refugees were remade into cheap labor for global industrial capitalism. Laura Robson, Elihu Professor of Global Affairs and History at Yale University, traces this century-long history in a talk presented in partnership with the NMC International Affairs Forum. Robson is a scholar of international and Middle Eastern history specializing in refugeedom, forced migration, and statelessness. Registration is required.
LAURA ROBSON received her PhD from Yale in 2009 and holds additional degrees from Tulane University, the Royal Academy of Music, and Oxford University.
LTL Book Group July Discussion of West With Giraffes
Thurs, July 16th at 10am and 2pm
Leland Library
We'll discuss our July book West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.
We have copies here at the library for you to check out.
The Leland Township Library Book Group is an opportunity to share reading experiences with other readers in our community.
We meet on the third Thursday of every month with two discussion session options — 10am and 2pm. This is a no pressure book discussion group - come when you like!
Children's Summer Program
Drummunity
Fri, July 17th at 10:30am
Leland Library
Drummunity is an interactive rhythm experience for all ages.
It’s not a “show” to sit back and watch. Everyone participates - from 10 to 200 or more people - all playing together! Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Lori Fithian creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities to share.
Are You Just Your Brain? Or Something More?
Paul Gregory
Tuesday, July 21st at 4pm
Leland Library
Are human persons just brains in bodies? Are we fancy—but purely physical—biological robots? Or are we something more? A soul? An immaterial mind? Pure information that can be uploaded to the cloud and live forever? We will take a whirlwind tour of philosophical theories of mind, with many questions and even more possible answers.
PAUL GREGORY is Professor and Head of the Department of Philosophy at Washington and Lee University.
Open Doors, Closed Gates: 200 Years of US Immigration Policy
Molly Michelmore
Thursday, July 23rd at 4pm
Leland Library
The United States is a nation of immigrants. That immigration has been shaped by economic change, by ideas about race, by diplomatic and national security considerations, and by domestic politics. From the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 through the Immigration Restriction Acts of the 1920s, to today’s debates about the border, arguments over who is welcome here—and who isn’t—have been about the nature of the U.S. itself. This complex, and often contested, history, raises broader questions about identity, citizenship, and what it means to be an American.
MOLLY MICHELMORE is a Professor of History at Washington and Lee University.
Children's Summer Program
Clark the Juggler
Fri, July 24th at 10:30am
Leland Library
Clark the Juggler returns to the lawn of the library with wild juggling, hair-raising stunts and tricks!
A few things to know before you come: this show contains tricks like juggling flaming pins and chainsaws as well as loud music throughout. It's a lot of fun, but if you or your child are senstive to loud noises, consider sitting near the back!
Watch Facebook and/or our website for a rain location if weather is inclement.
Creativity in Business & Life
Jamie Gallagher
Tuesday, July 28th at 4pm
Leland Library
As we seek success and fulfillment in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world, we find Creativity as a superpower. Beyond artistic talent lies a mindset and skillset which drive professional achievement and personal satisfaction--- the new Creativity. The journey from the early days of LEGO to rejuvenating a 250 year old pencil business help tell this fun and engaging story.
JAMIE GALLAGHER grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated from the University of Notre Dame before embarking on a 40-year career in the toy and creative products industries as a senior marketing executive with LEGO, and CEO of Playmobil USA and Faber-Castell USA.
Children's Summer Program
Musiquita
Fri, July 31st at 10:30am
Leland Library
Musiquita is a playful exploration of music in Spanish and English, guided by a wife/husband duo, Blanca Cecilia González (vocals/violin/ukulele/percussion) and Jesse Elder (vocals/piano/melodica/percussion.)
The couple performs a wide variety of music appropriate for all ages. Musiquita has two central goals: To uplift and encourage children and to strengthen and deepen the bonds between young people and the adults in their lives.
Blanca received her Masters in Music from the Juilliard School.
Jesse studied at the New School University, Oberlin Conservatory and Interlochen Arts Academy.
Children's Summer Program
Luunappi
Fri, Aug 7th at 10:30am
Leland Library
Luunappi is a Finnish word for "a finger snap to the ear". For us, it means Norm Wheeler and Pat Niemisto visit the library with snappy songs and stories for kids and kids at heart. Think sing-a-long songs, poems and tall tales.
They will perform on the back lawn so please bring a chair or blanket. They'll be in the Munnecke Room if it rains.
Recurring Programs
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