Have you ever wondered about the hidden messages blooming within famous  paintings? Throughout the history of art, flowers have been more than just beautiful decorations – they’ve served as powerful symbols, carrying secret meanings known to artists and their patrons. This fascinating exploration of flora in art will unveil the language of flowers, revealing how these delicate blooms have shaped our visual culture and continue to inspire artists – and flower lovers! – to this day.

Jane Oneail is an independent scholar and holds a Master’s in Art History from Boston University and a Master’s in Art in Education from Harvard University. Jane is a New Hampshire native and has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.  Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.

On April 19, 1775, 700 British Regulars were met by 77 colonials at Lexington.  Eight patriots were killed and the British column moved on to Concord.  Here 400 militiamen waited and the battle was joined.  This led to more colonials grabbing their rifles and joining their neighbors.  By the end of the day, the British host retreated, 77 dead and 173 wounded.  Join us as we explore this battle that started the American Revolution

Mark Albertson is the historical research editor for the Army Aviation magazine, and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He has taught classes on military history at Norwalk Community College as well as the Lifetime Learners Institute. Albertson has authored several books on military history.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.  Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.

Chicago premiered on June 3, 1975 at the 46th Street Theater.  The original production ran for 936 shows.  The 1996 production is now the longest running production currently on Broadway.  Join us as we explore the story of the 1920’s crime story that is “Chicago”.

Entertainment historian John Kenrick has worked in the theatre at every level from amateur to Broadway, eventually serving as personal assistant to six Tony Award winning producers, including the team behind the original production of Rent. He has taught musical theatre history courses at New York University’s Steinhardt School, The New School University, and Philadelphia’s University of the Arts.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.  Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register

Join us as we explore some of the world’s great myths with a focus on the gods and heroes who create or fight remarkable foes, both natural and invented.  Whirlpools, dragons, and towering beasts are among the many challenges that humans and deities must overcome.  Because these myths have become the basis for the archetypes of literature, art, and psychology, their importance to modern culture is immeasurable.

Led by Dr. Bill Thierfelder, a retired college professor who taught a variety of Arts and Humanities courses for 32 years at several New York universities and colleges, including St. John’s University and Dowling College. He holds a Ph.D. in English, with minors in theater, art history and music history.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.  Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.