The Electoral College, Ode to Joy & The Chemistry of Life: Week 2 of Lifetime Learning

The second week of the 2020 fall session of Lifetime Learning at Snow Library includes the following new and ongoing courses: an in-depth look at the Electoral College with Richard Stewart on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; part two of Joseph Marchio’s course on Beethoven, focusing on his ninth symphony, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14; and part two of Michael Berlin’s course on The News Media Crisis and the Election from 10:30 to noon on Thursday, Oct. 15. Also next week: Scott Harshbarger, former Attorney-General of Massachusetts, talks about “Major Challenges for Democracy and its Institutions, Norms and Values in the Covid-19 Era,” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursday the 15th. And on Friday, Oct. 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., John Ward presents the second in his four-class course called the “Chemistry of Life and the World Around Us.”

Due to Covid -19 all the courses will be presented via Zoom. Register by mail, at the library, or online. You must register at least 24 hours prior to any class.

Pick up brochures and registration forms at the following downtown Orleans locations: Snow Library (67 Main Street), Sea Howl Bookshop (46 Main Street), and Main Street Wine & Gourmet (42 Main Street).  Your registration and donation can be mailed in or put in the Snow Library book drop slot.

Course information and registration is also available online at www.friendsofsnowlibrary.org/lifetime-learning-program. $10 is the suggested donation per course.