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Tuesday, March 17, 6:30pm

Slipjig in Concert! 

Celebrate St. Patrick's day with live Irish music! Slipjig plays fiery dance tunes, sweet airs and historic ballads from the Celtic nations, specializing in tasteful instrumentation and rich harmonies.

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Thursday, March 19, 1pm

With historical impressionist Jessica Michna

In partnership with the Driftless Historium

After forty years of marriage, Abigail looks back to the days of her early marriage as the young wife and mother. Referring to the many letters written between the Adams, she recalls the days of revolution and uncertainty. She reminisces about the friendships forged in France and England as a diplomat’s wife, the divisive election of 1800 and her management of the Adam's farm. Mrs. Adams brings to life the early days of Washington, D.C. as seen from the windows of an unfinished White House.

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Saturday, March 21, 10am

Rebecca Hopman, Genealogy Services Librarian, Wisconsin Historical Society,

Do you want to explore your family’s history but don’t know where to start? Learn how to launch your genealogy project with the help of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Join genealogy librarian Rebecca Hopman as she demonstrates how to build a solid foundation for a successful family history project, from setting goals to gathering and analyzing records to sharing the results of your hard work. You’ll also discover how to leverage the Wisconsin Historical Society's extensive collections and services in the course of your research.

Rebecca Hopman is the Genealogy Services Librarian at the Wisconsin Historical Society, where she helps people discover their family stories. She lectures on a variety of topics, including genealogy, oral history, and historical research. She has a BA in History, English, and German from Augustana College (IL), an MLIS in Archives & Records Management from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an MA in Women’s History from Sarah Lawrence College. She currently serves as a board member for the Augustana Historical Society. 

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The political situation in Iran and the Middle East is evolving at a rapid pace. A special panel discussion exploring recent developments in the region will be held at the Mt. Horeb Public Library Monday, March 23 at 6:30pm. Featuring experts from UW-Madison's political science department, this evening will delve into the area's history and complex dynamics and afford plenty of time for your questions.

Tuesday, March 31, 1-5pm

With Ho-Chunk Cultural Artist Lillian White Eagle  

*Registration Required. Sign up here. Opens March 2nd. 

For ages 6+. This is a four-hour workshop. 

Create a beaded keychain during this family friendly afternoon workshop. 

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Tuesday, April 7, 10am

I Have Some Questions for You, Rebecca Makkai

Everyone is welcome at our monthly book club. We meet the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10-11am. Light refreshments are provided. Pick up a copy of the month's title at the Circulation Desk. Large print is available.

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Saturday, April 18, 10am*

With Huma Siddiqui-Seitz

Registration Required. Opens April 1. 

Huma Siddiqui-Seitz founded White Jasmine, after journeying through four continents: Asia, North Africa, Europe and the US; experiencing the different cultures, people, and foods they had to offer. Even now, years later, just a little bite of a meal from Asia or a taste of North Africa reminds her of her time there. She began to wonder, "what if I could achieve a similar effect for people who didn’t have the time, resources, or freedom to travel the world? What if I could bring the world to them?" She is a popular cooking instructor who brings not only talent, but humor and depth to her presentations. You don't want to miss this! 

Class Menu:
Mediterranean Chicken with olives, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, spices
Orzo salad - Orzo, english cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, lemon and pesto dressing

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Tuesday, April 28, 6:30pm

Part of our Disagree BETTER Series. 

Michael Wagner, Professor of Journalism, UW-Madison

In a time when news is everywhere, all the time, it's important to think about the news we see, and how we interpret it. This talk with UW-Professor Michael Wagner reviews research on fake news, fact-checking, selective exposure to like-minded media outlets and describes the implications for democracy.

Michael W. Wagner is William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair of the Wisconsin Idea and Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he directs the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal. His work, exploring how individual interactions in the information ecology affect what people believe, what they want, and what they do has been published in prestigious journals such as Science, Journal of Communication, the International Journal of Press/Politics and in books he has co-authored at Cambridge University Press, CQ Press, and Sage Press.

Saturday, May 2, 9am-4:30pm  (Lunch Provided.)   Registration Required. Sign up here. (Opens March 9)

Are you ready to learn how to lead conversations in a more productive way? Deliberative dialogue moderator training will introduce participants to a nationally recognized model of civil dialogue designed to address difficult issues in local communities.

Deliberative Dialogue is a decision making process composed of analyzing three or more approaches to a particular issue, learning how and why people value different actions, and seeking common ground to address the issue.

Workshop Highlights

• Experience firsthand a deliberative dialogue
• Understand the purpose and appropriate use of deliberative dialogue
• Learn the structure and format of deliberative dialogue
• Gain facilitation and notetaking skills

• Practice moderating techniques in a safe environment with peers

   

With Eric Giordano, founding executive director of the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS), a unit of the Universities of Wisconsin. He and the WIPPS staff bring the resources of the university to address community identified needs through research and dialogue strategies.  Eric specializes in deliberative dialogue and inquiry, group facilitation, conflict management, and survey and focus group research and analysis. Eric has a tenured appointment as an associate professor at UW-Stevens Point and received his Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.