Event List

During this session, Dr. Jay Lemanski will explain what cuneiform writing is, how it works, and explains the real meaning of “Anunnaki.” 

It's never too late to learn a new language! Join us for these free Spanish classes at the library every Monday evening for five weeks. Registration is required, reserve your spot

Are you planning to retire in the next few years? Do you have questions? Come learn some of the basics of retirement from Jerry and Nancy Makison. They have over 20 years of experi

This presentation will discuss how the Mesopotamians organized the year and their months, as well as how they kept time during the day. Knowing how Mesopotamians kept time is impor

This month is a real treat as Kaitlin East, a forensic anthropologist from Omaha, NE, presents a fun and interesting talk about what pop culture gets wrong (and occasionally right)

This presentation discusses what is probably the most ancient knowledge of the Mesopotamians: How they divided the eastern horizon into the paths of Enlil, Anu, and Ea, and how the

Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time. This week we will be going over the Myth of Arachne and learn how to use a loom. 

Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time.  This month we will be going over the myth of King Midas' Touch and painting. 

This presentation will explain how Assyriologists are able to identify what stars and planets the Sumerian or Akkadian names are referring to.  As a case study, how Assyriolog

This month we'll hear the tragic story of how Mary Bell became a killer at a very young age.  Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes.

Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time.  This week we will be learning about the Gordian Knot while making paracord bracelets. 

This presentation will examine one of the most interesting ancient texts, the Circular Astrolabe. We will explore what it says and means, and why Sitchen’s explanation of the text

Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time. This week we will be going over the myth of Sisyphus while painting empowerment rocks.

From Goosetown to Midtown: How Immigration Shaped a Neighborhood with Dr. Kimberly Schutte The neighborhood around SS. Peter and Paul Church developed as a community of immigran

This presentation will examine the most iconic of the ancient texts: the Solar System Seal. Ancient Alien theorists claim it depicts the solar system with the sun in the middle. We

This month, Marina Trifan shares stories she's found in her studies of St. Joseph's deceased that led her to discover murders most foul.  Join us each month to learn about

The ancient Mesopotamians looked to the stars to find omens, messages from the gods warning people what might happen. This presentation will explore some of the thinking behind the

This month is a departure from the dark and disturbing as attendees get to be part of the crime and investigation during a murder mystery game.  Join us each month to learn

Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and images used in this series are not suitable for children or the squeamish. 

Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and images used in this series are not suitable for children or the squeamish. 

Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and images used in this series are not suitable for children or the squeamish. 

Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and images used in this series are not suitable for children or the squeamish. 

Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and images used in this series are not suitable for children or the squeamish.