Houseplants 101
Monday, September 23, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CANCELLED!
Learn about selecting the right houseplants, understanding the lighting needs of your plants, picking a good container for each of your plants, using the right soil, watering your plants, feeding and pruning your plants, dusting your plants and changing pot sizes with Krystal Carter of myPlantTerra.
myPlantTerra is located is at 133 E. Chicago Blvd.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $5. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Artists Who Remained Creative in Their Later Years on Zoom
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Inspired by the book Last Light: How Six Great Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph by Richard Lacayo, this virtual class with art historian Helen Weingarten will focus on four of the artists Lacayo identifies: Titian, Goya, Monet, and Matisse. A common prejudice is that the creativity of the artist inevitably wanes in their later years. In this presentation we will not only see for ourselves great works of art produced by artists in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, but also consider these works within a historical and biographical context.
Helen Weingarten is an emeritus associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Michigan. She has studied art history and literature since her undergraduate years at Cornell University, and has continued to pursue these interests during her many travels around the world.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 2:05 p.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning September 1st, click here for this free virtual art class.
The Genesis and Metamorphosis of the Michigan Militia
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Note Date Change)
The Michigan militia movement began in the late 1970s, and foreshadowed the growth of the movement nationwide. As an FBI agent in Michigan, Greg Stejskal had extensive involvement with Mark Koernke, “Mark from Michigan,” one of the founders of the movement. Later Stejskal was involved in the investigation of the Oklahoma City bombing, which had a substantial Michigan connection. In this class, we will discuss these events, and how extreme elements of the militia movement have become a domestic threat, with their involvement in a plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan, and the January 6, 2023, insurrection at the United States Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Greg Stejskal is a retired special agent of the FBI having served from 1975-2006. He has also written a book, FBI Case Files Michigan – Tales of a G-Man, chronicling some of the cases in which he was involved during his career, some involving the Michigan militia.
Beginning September 1st, click here to register for this free lecture.
Protecting your Identity and Avoiding Scammers on Zoom
Wednesday afternoon, September 25, 2024, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
The topics that are covered include:
- What is identity theft
- Protecting your credit
- How to identify scams
- What to do if you become a victim of identity theft
Come spend an hour of your time to help increase your financial and identity protection awareness with Nancy Latham, financial and homeownership educator, Michigan State University.
Beginning September 1st, click here to register for this free webinar.
Wooden Old-Stone Schoolhouse Tour
Monday, September 30, 2024, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Explore the history of the Wooden Old-Stone schoolhouse, hear stories from former students, and share your memories if you once attended a one-room country schoolhouse. The docents will also demonstrate traditional activities and games from the past.
The schoolhouse is located at 11990 Stephenson Rd., Onsted.
This event is free, but donations are always appreciated. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time!
Beginning September 1st, click here to register for this free tour.
Barbie: Extraordinary Toy Icon on Zoom
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The most popular doll on the planet, Barbie, is still going strong after 65 years! Barbie has proven she still creates social buzz with the “pink summer” surrounding the 2023 release of her first live-action movie. Along the way she has significantly impacted social values in pop culture by modeling female independence, has been the subject of social controversy, run for U.S. President six times, literally travelled into space twice – AND has done it all looking great, in the latest fashions. Not bad, given that everyone except her creator was sure she would be a failure from the start. Mattel reports that there is a Barbie sold somewhere in the world every second. Millions of girls own and play with Barbies, and she has hundreds of thousands of collectors around the world. Perhaps you played with Barbie or are a collector yourself. Plan to share your thoughts about Barbie during our time together; join Barbie enthusiast Mary Bondarenko and other class members in going down memory lane with this toy icon.
Bondarenko is a retired management trainer from a fortune 500 company. She has been active in Elderwise in Ann Arbor for seven years, and is looking forward to being back in teaching mode for the first time since retiring.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 1:05 p.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning September 15th, click here to register for this free presentation.
Pub Trivia Night with Sporcle Live
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Play trivia with Sporcle Live at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and win great Tecumseh Brewing Company prizes each game. Reference/Local History Librarian Chuck Harpst will be available to answer your library questions.
Tecumseh Brewing Company is located at 128 W. Chicago Blvd.
Learning the Fundamentals of Salami and Cured Meats
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Boulevard Market and Black Pig Salame Co. invite you to learn the craft of making salami and cured meats. During the demonstration with owners John and Erika Aylward, you’ll be taught everything from meat selection to casing tips to curing.
This special class will be held at Boulevard Market, which is located at 102 E. Chicago Blvd.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for this workshop.
Let's Talk Cruises with Ben Rosebrock
Monday evening, October 7, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior travel advisor Ben Rosebrock of Fairy Godmother Travel will help us plan the perfect cruise.
Rosebrock is a graduate of Disney's College of Knowledge and a certified specialist in ALGVPro, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Virgin Voyages, Globus Family of Brands, and Universal Studios, as well as a Disney specialist.
Beginning September 15th, click here to register.
Discover how to Make Your Own Lotion
Tuesday evening, October 8, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Does your skin need a little extra care in the spring, or perhaps all year-round?
Come learn how to make lotions with all natural ingredients, including beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil, at Paper Street Soap. This class is for you whether you're a DIY newbie or have already dipped a toe into making your own body products.
Once you start, you'll never go back to store-bought lotion! In class we'll make a luxurious hand lotion to take home.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
The class will be held at Paper Street Soap, 133 E. Chicago Blvd.
Click here to register for the class.
Preserving Michigan Venison
Thursday evening, October 10, 2024, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Preserving venison must be done using a pressure canner. Wade Syers, MSU Extension Specialist, and Karen Fifield, MSU Food Safety Educator, will discuss how to safely can, freeze, and dehydrate venison and where to find research-based recipes. Mary Donaldson, MSU Food Safety Educator, will be hosting in-person at the library.
Beginning September 20th, click here to register for this free workshop.
Greeting Cards for All Occasions
Monday afternoon, October 14, 2024, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Come join us for afternoon of fun at the Tecumseh District Library! Under the expert tutelage of Laurie Krauss of Stampin’ UP! We will be making three different all occasion cards for a total of $6.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $6. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for this special craft afternoon.
Cooper Cuff Bracelets
Monday evening, October 14, 2024. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Create your own one of a kind copper cuff bracelet using textures and images to truly make it your own with instructor Annemarie Kallenbach at the metal studio on the campus of Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA).
ACA is located at 1375 N. Main St., Adrian. The class will be held across the street from the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $15. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for the bracelet class.
Sushi-Making Experience
Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
TDL is teaming up with 3 Dudes & Dinner for an amazing sushi making experience. You will learn the art of basic sushi rolling as well as enjoying the delicious product you make.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for the sushi class.
The Biting Cold: Story of Ojibwa Legend on Zoom
Friday morning, October 18, 2024, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Rescheduled Date)
Find out with Matt Hellman, author of The Biting Cold, if an Ojibwa legend will come to fruition.
In 1842, every resident of Copper Harbor, Michigan, disappeared without a trace. In 2019, Bill Hitze and his son Brandon make a gruesome discovery while fishing on Lake Superior that starts to shed light on the old mystery. According to Professor Stephanie Crowe, an Ojibwa legend predicts that the town's residents will be lost again. Together, Bill and Stephanie strive to discover the truth about what happened so they can protect the small tourist town. But time runs out when brutal winter weather hits Copper Harbor and awakens the ancient horror. The legend claims the evil is indestructible. The warrior Vikings who'd set foot upon these lands hundreds of years ago scrawled their advice on a stone marker: flee. With escape cut off, the residents must hide or fight. And there is nowhere to hide.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning, September 20th, click here for this special Native American program.
Rehabilitation Raptors
Monday evening, October 21, 2024, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In this presentation Dody Wyman shares photos, videos, and narrative highlights of her more than 35 years working with these amazing birds of prey. Unfortunately, many encounter the dangers of interacting with human beings, and suffer life-altering injuries. We will have an opportunity to learn about injuries requiring rehabilitation, and the difficult decisions encountered during treatment and care. We will also delight in some of the success stories, and learn first-hand how these very special birds parent, interact, hunt, eat, and relate to our environment. With a little bit of luck, we may have a couple of special winged guests join us at the end of class.
In conjunction with Michigan Avian Experience.
Wyman found her passion for working with raptors when her life’s journey brought her to the world of wildlife rehabilitation. She has been both a rehabilitator and an educator with un-releasable injured birds. She has presented many papers on the subject at national and international conferences, and has represented the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council at a panel on wildlife rehabilitation standards at the Department of the Interior.
Beginning October 1st, click here to attend this free presentation.
The Ghost Stories of Lenawee County on Zoom
Tuesday evening, October 29, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Learn about the paranormal activity in Lenawee County with Dr. Julieanna Frost, author of the forthcoming book, Haunted Lenawee County. Find out if the Croswell Opera House, the Hamilton House in Tecumseh and the Stacy chair at Brookside Cemetery are really haunted.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 7:05 p.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning October 1st, click here to register for this free Halloween event.
10 Rules of the Road to Investing on Zoom
Friday morning, November 1, 2024, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Are you ready to take an investment road trip this fall with Edward Jones financial advisor Frank J. Zanger? This seminar explores how you can move toward your financial goals with Edward Jones’ 10 Rules of the Road to Investing.
These rules will help you learn the fundamental concepts of investing and potential strategies to help you build wealth.
Before joining the Edward Jones team in 2019, Frank had a career in banking, including serving as Relationship Coordinator for Monroe Bank & Trust in Tecumseh. He is an active member of the Eastern Michigan University Sigma Nu Alumni Association and has served as the alumni advisor for the chapter for 10 years.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning October 15th, click here to register for this free financial seminar.
Soup, Chilis and Chowders
Monday evening, November 4, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Keegan C. Rodgers, owner of The Lakehouse Bakery in Chelsea, leads this hands-on and lively workshop.
In this class, students will learn how to make a variety of soups, chilis, and chowders! Learn the basics so you customize and explore each of these bowl basics to get through the winter. Topics will include recipes, ingredients, and how to store your soups properly.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for this hands-on cooking class.
Retirement Myths and Facts on Zoom
Wednesday afternoon, November 6, 2024, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
To reduce confusion about retirement it is important to separate fact from fiction. This workshop with MSU Senior Extension Educator Jinnifer Ortquist will clarify common retirement myths, identify national trends and provide resources for additional information.
Click here to register for this free financial workshop.
Unsolved Mysteries: Father Marquette’s Many Graves on Zoom
Friday morning, November 8, 2024, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Jennifer McGraw, author of The Unsolved Mysteries of Father Marquette’s Many Graves, will discuss the mysteries of Father Marquette’s numerous graves.
Buried. Dug up. Buried. Dug up. The remains of Father Jacques Marquette have been traveling for three and a half centuries. Or have they?
When devoted missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette perished in 1675, he was buried on the sandy shore of Lake Michigan. Two years later, his Native American parishioners exhumed his corpse and scraped the flesh from his bones. They took his bones to St. Ignace, Michigan to be buried under a primitive mission chapel. In 1877, when thirty-nine bone fragments were found in the probable place of his grave, it was assumed his remains had been rediscovered. The bones were split up and sent to different unlikely locations, but seven bones were return and again buried. Those seven fragments were eventually dug up again by archaeologists and tested. The results were not as expected.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning October 20th, click here to register for this free Native American presentation.
Calling all Buckeye Fans, the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Kind
Monday evening, November 11, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Buckeyes are a popular candy that is easy to make. Find out with Mary Donaldson, Food Safety Program Educator, Michigan State University Extension, how you can update the recipe to make
those tasty treats a safe sweet.
Beginning October 20th, click here to register for this free workshop.
Home Coffee Brewing Methods
Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join Joshua Roth from Musgrove + Company for an engaging class on home coffee brewing methods. Learn the essentials of popular techniques such as French Press and Pour Over, along with many other methods catered to your current strategies. Gain hands-on experience and expert tips for crafting the perfect cup of coffee from the comfort of your home.
This special class will be held at Musgrove + Company, which is located at 135 E. Chicago Blvd.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for the coffee class.
The Soul of Southeast Asia
Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2024, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
World traveler George Jabol will talk about his trip to Southeast Asia.
Twenty-five hours of flight time brought me to Southeast Asia – a world very different from mine in terms of cultures, languages, beliefs, foods, and people. In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, I began my journey by touring the Royal Palace complex and its Khmer-style architecture. A performance of the classic art of Apsara dancing introduced me to the ancient civilizations at Angkor Wat andAngkor Thom, whose stunning ruins speak of a glorious distant past. A sobering reminder of the recent present came with a visit to a Killing Fields site, dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives during the Khmer Rouge regime. A short flight brought me to Thailand, where I saw the elaborate temples of the Grand Palace in Bangkok as well as the ruined palaces of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Another short flight landed me in Laos, a mountainous and scenically beautiful country where old ways predominate over modernity. A Mekong River cruise brought me to a remote village to learn how local people live. Finally I arrived in Vietnam and boarded a classic junk to explore the breathtaking scenery of Ha Long Bay. In bustling Hanoi, I attended a Water Puppet performance and rode a bicycle/rickshaw through the thriving streets and marketplaces of the city’s Old Quarter. My trip greatly deepened my understanding of and respect for the wondrous people and places of Southeast Asia.
George Jabol received his B.A. degree from Muskingum College in Ohio, and a Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Fully retired now from a career with the federal government, George creates photographic slide shows as a way to remember his travels and share them with others.
Doodling for Relaxation
Wednesday evening, November 13, 2024. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Learn how doodling can help you relax, lower stress and create your own personalized piece of art with instructor Tayleen Theisen. on the campus of Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA).
ACA is located at 1375 N. Main St., Adrian. The class will be held across the street from the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $5. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for the doodling class.
Holiday Card Class
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate the yuletide season by creating holiday cards with Laurie Krauss of Stampin’ UP! Learn special card making techniques, such as rubber stamping and embellishing. Attendees will create three holiday cards for a total of $6.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $6. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for this holiday class.
Bath Bombs: The Perfect Gifts
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays at Paper Street Soap by making a scented bath bomb, which is the perfect gift for that person who has everything. Choose from a variety of essential oils, fragrances, colors, blossoms, and more! The materials fee is $10 per bomb.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Paper Street Soap is located at 133 E. Chicago Blvd.
Click here to register for this holiday class.
Grieve Well During the Holidays on Livestorm
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In an ideal world, the holiday season is filled with family, friends, and festivities. But in the real world, we know that the holidays can be a painful time for those who are grieving the loss – recent or past – of a loved one. Join us for this special webinar with GrieveWell to learn about grief and helpful tips for managing grief during the holidays.
The library will host an in-person viewing party for those who wish to view the webinar with others.
Click here to register for this free webinar.
Celebrating Kwanzaa on Zoom
Friday, December 13, 2024, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Learn the history, meaning, and importance of the Kwanzaa holiday with Ebony Hill of Hillastatic Coaching and Consulting, Akron, Ohio.
Hill is a life-long Akronite who is a relationship and life coach, author, and community activist. She believes in building family, community, and culture and being the change she wants to see in her community. She provides workshops and programming on a variety of self-development and cultural topics.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning, December 1st, click here for this special holiday event.
Concert Around the Fireplace
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Enjoy a holiday concert around the fireplace with your yuletide favorites, including Silver Bells,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bells,” with saxophonist Eric Korte and acoustic guitarist James Stross.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
Dorothy Paad: Alternative Paths to Achieve Your Dreams on Zoom
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Dorothy is Moving Mountains is the true story of how author Dorothy Paad took alternative paths to achieve her dreams.
Her book tells the story of a physically challenged young moose who leaves her comfort zone to experience adaptive snow skiing and finds new depths of courage. An inspirational true story of what anyone can accomplish when you believe in your abilities.
Dorothy Paad loves to create – whether it is a song, a dance, a theater production, a book. She doesn’t let having Cerebral Palsy stand in her way! It was during the COVID-19 pandemic that Dorothy was inspired to write her first book hoping to inspire kids in a way she wishes she had been. Today, she continues to share her story so that others may realize their potential and never stop pursuing their dreams.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning December 15th, click here to register for this free virtual presentation.
Forgotten Women in Free Methodist Church History on Zoom
Friday, January 10, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Learn about the lives of forgotten women who served as Free Methodist evangelists and deacons with Christy Mesaros-Winckles, author of Silenced: The Forgotten Story of Progressive Free Methodist Women.
Christy Mesaros-Winckles is an associate professor in the Communication Arts & Sciences Department at Adrian College. She has a doctorate in communication studies from Bowling Green State University and is a two-time graduate of Spring Arbor University, where she completed both her BA in communication and her MA in communication studies and professional writing. She is the author of several peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning December 15th, click here to register for this free virtual event.
Introduction to Cardio Drumming
Monday evening, January 13, 2025, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Begin 2025 by learning a new exercise with the staff of Elevate Cardio Drumming that will reduce the stress in your life and improve your overall well-being. Cardio drumming brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, and an exercise ball stand to create a fun workout.
Please bring a bottle of water. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes to exercise in.
The class will be held at the AJ Smith Recreation Center, 810 N. Evans St.
The fee for the class is $5, which will be collected at the rec center the night of the class. First-time visitors will be required to sign a waiver.
Behind the Scenes of History on Zoom
Tuesday evening, January 21, 2025, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Examine the history and the present of the Straits of Mackinac with historian Andrew Kercher of Andrew Kercher Lectures. Visited by millions, Mackinac is a special place for many Michiganders. Hear the incredible history from the indigenous peoples to fur trade and logging to 19th century battles to fudge production! What is it like to wear the wool uniforms and fire muskets for a living? Also, hear tales from behind the porch! What was it like to live on the island in the winter and work security for the Grand Hotel?
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
Sponsored with Milan Public Library.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 7:05 p.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning January 1st, click here to register for this free presentation.
Help and Hope in the Midst of Difficult Times on Zoom
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
What do you do when your world crashes down? Dance While the Music Still Plays is a true account of a courageous little girl named Michele. With faith, hope and healing, God led a family’s faltering footsteps through a diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. God turns “wailing into dancing” (Psalm 30:11-12). Author Deb Wuethrich is a former Tecumseh Herald staffer and columnist and currently resides in Portville, NY.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning January 6th, click here to register for this free virtual presentation.
Teaching Peace in a Turbulent World on Zoom
Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2025, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sister Dusty Farnan, an Adrian Dominican Sister, will talk about the UN’s peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East. She will be “Zooming” from the United Nations.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 3:05 p.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning February 1st, click here to register for this free United Nations presentation
Who’s Who – in Clinton’s Old East Cemetery on Zoom
Friday morning, February 21, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The “Who’s Who in the Old East Cemetery, Clinton” program will be presented by Sherry Service, who has been researching information about the person’s and families buried in the cemetery. The Old East Cemetery was recently restored by George Service and Karen Faust, Historical Society of Clinton members. This included clearing brush, cleaning and resetting stones and putting up new signs. The Historical Society purchased the new sign and three plates to be put on stones for those inscriptions that were missing. The cemetery has burials from 1830-1863. In the early 1900’s a survey of the cemetery with inscriptions was made by the priest at St. John Episcopal Church, Clinton. Clinton’s Riverside Cemetery was not set out until the late 1850’s.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning February 1st, click here to register for this free local history lecture.
Kelsey: The New Byzantine and Islamic Gallery on Zoom
Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology on the campus of the University of Michigan is opening a special new gallery highlighting artifacts from the Byzantine and Islamic world – including textiles, coins, wooden architectural elements, ceramics, glass, manuscript folios and fragments, decorative and functional household items, and funerary artifacts. These artifacts illustrate the rich multiculturalism and interconnectedness of the Mediterranean region from the 3rd century onward, a period characterized by the development and spread of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Join us for a virtual tour of this exciting new exhibit at Kelsey. Linda Kimmel of the University of Michigan’s Center for Political Studies, Institute for Social Research will lead us on this virtual tour.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning February 1st, click here to register for this free virtual museum tour.
Cold Cases: The Mackinac Island Murder on Zoom
Friday morning, February 28, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the mystery?
On July 24, 1960, the quaint charm and serenity of Mackinac, nestled between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, was shattered by Lacey’s brutal death. Despite a massive manhunt and thousands of pages of police reports, her killer was never caught.
Now, in Grim Paradise, award winning true crime author Rod Sadler (Killing Women) delves into the secrets of one of Michigan's most perplexing murder cases. Offering an in-depth and suspenseful account of the long-standing mystery, he poses the question:
Could advanced DNA technology lead to the identity of the Mackinac Island murderer as it did recently in the case of the Golden State Killer?
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.
Beginning February 1st, click here to register for this free true crime presentation.