Teaching Peace in a Turbulent World on Zoom

Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2025, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sister Dusty Farnan, an Adrian Dominican Sister, will talk about the UN’s peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East. She will be “Zooming” from the United Nations.

This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.

No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 3:05 p.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.

Beginning February 1st, click here to register for this free United Nations presentation


Who’s Who – in Clinton’s Old East Cemetery on Zoom

Friday morning, February 21, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The “Who’s Who in the Old East Cemetery, Clinton” program will be presented by Sherry Service, who has been researching information about the person’s and families buried in the cemetery. The Old East Cemetery was recently restored by George Service and Karen Faust, Historical Society of Clinton members. This included clearing brush, cleaning and resetting stones and putting up new signs. The Historical Society purchased the new sign and three plates to be put on stones for those inscriptions that were missing. The cemetery has burials from 1830-1863. In the early 1900’s a survey of the cemetery with inscriptions was made by the priest at St. John Episcopal Church, Clinton. Clinton’s Riverside Cemetery was not set out until the late 1850’s.    

This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.

No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.

Beginning February 1st, click here to register for this free local history lecture.


Kelsey: The New Byzantine and Islamic Gallery on Zoom

Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology on the campus of the University of Michigan is opening a special new gallery highlighting artifacts from the Byzantine and Islamic world – including textiles, coins, wooden architectural elements, ceramics, glass, manuscript folios and fragments, decorative and functional household items, and funerary artifacts. These artifacts illustrate the rich multiculturalism and interconnectedness of the Mediterranean region from the 3rd century onward, a period characterized by the development and spread of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Join us for a virtual tour of this exciting new exhibit at Kelsey. Linda Kimmel of the University of Michigan’s Center for Political Studies, Institute for Social Research will lead us on this virtual tour.

This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.

No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.

Beginning February 1st, click here to register for this free virtual museum tour.


Cold Cases: The Mackinac Island Murder on Zoom

Friday morning, February 28, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the mystery?

On July 24, 1960, the quaint charm and serenity of Mackinac, nestled between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, was shattered by Lacey’s brutal death. Despite a massive manhunt and thousands of pages of police reports, her killer was never caught.

Now, in Grim Paradise, award winning true crime author Rod Sadler (Killing Women) delves into the secrets of one of Michigan's most perplexing murder cases. Offering an in-depth and suspenseful account of the long-standing mystery, he poses the question:

 

Could advanced DNA technology lead to the identity of the Mackinac Island murderer as it did recently in the case of the Golden State Killer?

This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.

No one will be allowed to enter the Zoom meeting after 10:05 a.m.; you are welcome to join the live stream on Facebook at time that is convenience for you.

Beginning February 1st, click here to register for this free true crime presentation.


Singing The Good Old Songs Again

Tuesday afternoon, March 4, 2025, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

‘SINGING THE GOOD OLD SONGS AGAIN’….featuring Jackie Davidson (original member of the Grammy award winning New Christy Minstrels and the famed duo ‘Jackie and Gayle’) and Gary Brandt (folk performer and published song writer). The program features classic and original songs and stories from the Folk Era of the 1960’S into the 70’s. The show is loaded with lively audience interaction, participation, sing-along and comedy. We think you will find ‘SINGING THE GOOD OLD SONGS AGAIN’ to be an entertaining, educational, humorous, fun and memorable experience.

- Jackie and Gary


Diamond Art Bookmarks

Tuesday evening, March 28, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Shine Bright with Diamond Art at the Library! 

Ready to add some sparkle to your life? Join us at Tecumseh District Library for a Diamond Art Bookmark Craft Program where you’ll create stunning, gem-like masterpieces using colorful rhinestones. It’s the perfect activity to unwind, unleash your creativity, and enjoy some quality time with fellow adult crafters. Easy & fun for all skill levels. All materials will be provided free of charge.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!


The Anxious Generation Book Study Discussion

Thursday evening, March 20, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Please consider reading the recent book The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt, Ph.D., which identifies the combination of social media and lack of unstructured play as primary causes of mental illness in contemporary America. Books will be available at the circulation desk of the Tecumseh District Library starting in mid-February.  Dr. Jennifer Moore, children's librarian, and Andy Jackson, teen services librarian, will facilitate the discussion.