Riding with the Duke: John Wayne in Arizona

Mohave County Library Bullhead City 1170 E. Hancock Dr, Bullhead City , AZ

John Wayne was born in Iowa and lived for most of his adult life in California. Yet, he spent many years exploring, living, and investing in Arizona, where he produced […]

Free

Taking Your Father to a Nazi Camp: German Family Memories of War and Holocaust

Church of the Red Rocks - Painted Cliffs Hall 54 Bowstring Drive, Sedona, AZ, United States

A more personalized talk on the effects of the Holocaust and war on German society, family and German post-war generations. It begins with the story the presenter’s family (including his […]

Free

Reading, Writing, and Fun with Polly and the Peaputts

Patagonia Public Library 346 Duquesne, Patagonia, AZ, United States

Welcome to Peaputt Place! Come meet Polly, her family, and friends. See how Polly and the Peaputts live, love, learn, and smile. In this three part book series, see how […]

Free

“On the Road Again”: Don’t Forget the Small Towns! – Bisbee

Copper Queen Library 6 Main St., Bisbee, AZ, United States

As the mode of transportation changed from wagons to trains to the affordable automobile and roads were built across the country, families began a process of “leisure travel” that the […]

Free

Swing Into History – El Mirage

El Mirage Senior Center 14010 El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ, United States

With the exception of the most ardent collectors and older generation, the influence and legacy of the big bands is largely forgotten despite their overwhelming popularity and significant role in […]

Free

Aw-Thum Bow & Arrow “Don’t Get the String Wet.” – Parker

Arizona Western College 1109 Geronimo Ave., Parker, AZ, United States

Growing up playing and shooting an Aw-Thum bow (circa 1926) was a favorite pastime for Royce Manuel who was told by his father “make your own arrows and don’t get […]

Free

Swing Into History – Sun City

Marinette Center 9860 W. Union Hills Drive, Sun City, AZ, United States

With the exception of the most ardent collectors and older generation, the influence and legacy of the big bands is largely forgotten despite their overwhelming popularity and significant role in […]

Free

The Life and Times of Tom Jeffords, Friend of Cochise – Prescott

Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott, AZ, United States

Tom Jeffords grew up in Ashtabula, OH, without much education and was promoted to lake captain in his early twenties. The lure of making his fortune called Tom west to […]

Free

The Sixties: The British Invasion – Casa Grande

Casa Grande Public Library 449 N. Dry Lake St., Casa Grande, AZ, United States

This lecture will focus on the rise of the British pop and rock acts that invaded our shores in the 60’s. From pop groups (The Beatles, The Dave Clark 5, […]

Free

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