_Happy boy Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Upcoming online programs offered by the Phoenixville Public Library: Phoenixville Public Library will host a free virtual presentation, "The Historical St. Patrick" on Monday, March 1, at 7:00 PM. Historian and teacher Paul Walsh will be the speaker. Who really was Ireland’s patron saint? What was his world like and how did he come to be involved with Ireland or, as it was known then, Hibernia? Did Patrick introduce Christianity to Ireland or were followers of Christ there already? Was Patrick the only missionary who went to Ireland or were there others? Did Patrick succeed in converting all of Ireland in his lifetime? What then was his legacy? This presentation will explore what current scholarship can tell us about the enigmatic and controversial figure of St. Patrick and the world in which he pursued his historic mission. Paul V. Walsh earned his Master’s degree in history from Temple University in 1994, taught a variety of courses, including the history of Ireland, for nine years at Delaware County Community College, and has had numerous works published in a wide selection of periodicals, both commercial and academic, including articles about Medieval Ireland. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/historical-st-patrick or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. E-mail mpinto@ccls.org for more information. *** Phoenixville Public Library hosts the next presentation in its "Community Services Spotlight" series on Wednesday, March 3, at 10:00 AM. Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) aspires to be the lead resource for food insecurity in the Phoenixville community through food distribution and information/referral services that help get their clients back on their feet. Learn — and ask questions — about PACS' mission and services in this free virtual presentation. This event is open to the public and will be held online/by phone via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/pacs or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. E-mail mpinto@ccls.org for more information. *** Phoenixville Public Library will host a free virtual presentation, "Understanding Cognition and Cognitive Health for Older Adults" on Thursday, March 4, at 7:00 PM. Speech-language pathologist Emily Overbaugh will be the speaker. In this presentation, attendees will learn: what cognition is, factors that can impact cognitive functioning, how older adults can take care of cognitive health, cognitive tips and tricks, and when to seek help for cognitive concerns. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/cognitive-health or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. E-mail mpinto@ccls.org for more information. *** Learn how to stay safe on the Internet and the basics of po[CENSORED]r communication apps in a series of free virtual classes taught by students of Teens Teach Technology, Saturdays in March from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, hosted by Phoenixville Public Library. The schedule of classes is as follows: "Avoid Viruses on the Internet" (March 6); "Scam Emails" (March 13); "Scam Calls" (March 20); and "Family Communications: Learn FaceTime, Skype and Tapestry" (March 27). Teens Teach Technology is a national organization of high school students dedicated to teaching seniors and other adults the basics of technology. Registration and descriptions for these Zoom classes are available on the Library's Events Calendar at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. E-mail mpinto@ccls.org for more information. *** The next virtual meeting of Phoenixville Public Library's newly formed self-publishing group will take place Saturday, March 6, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Janice O'Brien is the group facilitator. If you're a writer with an interest in self-publishing, this group is for you. We invite self-published authors and those looking to be to discuss everything related to self-publishing — platforms, book design, marketing and more. We hope to share experiences, tips and information about the self-publishing process. Whether you're a beginning writer or have several books under your belt, join us for inspiration, motivation and support along the way. Registration to receive an invitation to the meeting is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/self-publishing-group or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. E-mail janiceinpa@gmail.com for more information. *** The Phoenix Book Club, Phoenixville Public Library’s book discussion group for adults of all ages, will meet virtually on Monday, March 8, at 7:00 PM. The group will discuss "Last Bus to Wisdom" by Ivan Doig. The final book in Ivan Doig’s career as a great western writer begins with a journey east. 11-year old Donal Cameron, orphaned, must leave Montana and his beloved Gram before she undergoes surgery. Donal rides a Greyhound bus to Wisconsin, experiencing a memorable trip. He arrives to live with his Aunt Kate but all does not go well. Threatened with an orphanage, Donal boards another Greyhound but gains a companion — his aunt’s beleaguered husband. Heading west, they encounter their own adventures. Remember autograph books? Donal’s fills up along the way, and each signature adds a little more wisdom. A physical copy of this book may be reserved at https://www.ccls.org. An e-book copy may be reserved at https://chester.overdrive.com. The public is invited to attend. If you are not already on the Book Club's email list, registration is required to receive an invitation to this Zoom event at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/last-bus-to-wisdom or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. *** The next virtual meeting of Phoenixville Public Library’s Cookbook Club will take place on Tuesday, March 9, at 6:00 PM. The Library’s Cathy Stout is the group facilitator. St. Patrick's Day is coming up and the "wearin' o' the green”. It's still wintry weather, so how about "cookin' the greens”? Perhaps you have a favorite winter green you enjoy — spinach, chard, cabbage, kale, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts? Cooked, fresh, frozen — share your delicious and healthy side or main dish as we gather this month. Email Cathy Stout your recipe at cstout@ccls.org and she will share with those who attend. Slainte! This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/cookbook-club or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email cstout@ccls.org for more information. *** Movies on Tap, Phoenixville Public Library’s film discussion group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet virtually on Tuesday, March 9, at 7:30 PM. The group will discuss "La Reine Margot (Queen Margot)" (1994, Rated R). Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, and Jean-Hugues Anglade star in this biographical drama. Young Queen Margot finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage amidst a religious war between Catholics and Protestants. She hopes to escape with a new lover, but finds herself imprisoned by her powerful and ruthless family. Please watch the film independently prior to the discussion. This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Email fdonaher@gmail.com to receive an invitation to the meeting and for more information. *** March is National Nutrition Month. Spend a healthy lunch hour with Phoenixville Public Library on Thursday, March 11, at 12:00 PM to learn about general behavior changes that promote weight loss. Shreya Patel, MA, RD, LDN, will be the presenter for this virtual event. Shreya will also discuss the macronutrients of protein, fats, and carbohydrates and their healthy sources, as well as the current nutrition recommendations for sodium, sugar, fiber, fluids and physical activity. Shreya Patel MA, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian. She has her Masters in Nutrition Education from Immaculata University and is a licensed dietitian in the state of Pennsylvania. She has been a practicing dietitian for about 20 years at Pottstown Hospital Tower health. She has varied experience with in-patient nutrition care and rehab patients, and also practiced as a Bariatric Dietitian for several years. She is very interested in disease prevention and wellness and has been a CDC Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach for the past three years, helping people with pre-diabetes lose weight and improve their blood sugar numbers. This event is free and open to the public and will take place online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/eating-right or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. *** Phoenixville Public Library hosts a free virtual presentation, “From the Old World to the New: An Immigrant’s Story”, on Thursday, March 11, at 7:00 PM. Immerse yourself in the early 20th century as costumed history interpreter Jaan Troltenier enacts Rosie Ginzburg, a Jewish immigrant to America from Eastern Europe. Rosie will delight and educate you with her stories and pictures and maybe even teach you a song. She is brought to life through extensive research in European immigration, Eastern European music and customs, and Yiddish. Many of our forebears immigrated to the New World from the Old, so come experience what that was like. You may be reliving the history of your own family. This event is free and open to the public and will take place online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/rosie-ginzburg or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. *** Phoenixville Public Library now offers free remote tech help by phone and internet via Zoom. One-on-one assistance with your laptop, tablet or smartphone is available from Library volunteers during selected hours on Thursday afternoons and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. To schedule a one-hour appointment, or for more information, call 610-933-3013 x132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org. 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