The Mamaroneck Public Library Hosts Zoom Programs

On Thursday, February 3 at 7pm, Alice’s Ordinary People discussion will take place via Zoom. The program is Co-sponsored with Mt. Pleasant, Scarsdale and Lewisboro Libraries Alice’s Ordinary People is a documentary DVD about Alice Tregay, a woman who refused to stand still for injustice and brought others together to change what was. 

Under the leadership of Reverend Jackson, the months that Alice and her “ordinary people” spent picketing led to real change. But it was through her Political Education class that Alice had her most significant impact. Over a four year period, thousands were trained to work in independent political campaigns. This new force was integral to the re-election of Ralph Metcalf to Congress (this time as an independent democrat), to the election of Harold Washington, mayor, and to making Barack Obama, the first African American President.

Patrons are encouraged to watch the film before the Zoom program on Kanopy, but the presentation can be enjoyed whether or not the participants have seen the film.

On February 9, The Friends of the Mamaroneck Library Memorial Fund, in honor of former Presidents Fred Rosenberg and Ron Glick, will present a talk by architects Dale Laurin, RA and Anthony Romeo, AIA, discussing the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings at 7pm on zoom. Register at mamaronecklibrary.org/events for these events.

A free zoom event on February 17 at 7pm for teens 16+ searching for Jobs will be presented by Marie Riffel and Phyllis Blake from WLS Career Coaching Services. 

To register go to mamaronecklibrary.org/events

In addition, on February 17, The Beatles—Fifty Years Later, a zoom program featuring Barry Wiesenfeld will take place at 7pm. Call 834-2281 to register or for more information.