The Library Spotlight

Important Events and Programs

From Immigrant to President Meet Dr. Ramsammy, of HVCC

Date: Thursday, January 24
Time: Noon
Location: H. Dutcher Community Room

Dr. Ramsammy, faced extreme poverty growing up in Trinidad and homelessness in the US while studying on a travel visa. Listen to his story of overcoming obstacles to achieve academic excellence and why he turned down a job at the prestigious Mayo Clinic to become a professor instead. No registration required.

Paws Talk: Do You Know the Difference? Support, Therapy, or Service Dog?

Date: Friday, January 25
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: H. Dutcher Community Room

There are a variety of working dogs that enrich our lives, but there are BIG differences between them. Here to help us out, instructors from North Country Paws for Obedience will explain the similarities & differences between support, therapy, and service dogs, how they're are trained, certified, the tasks they perform, legal issues, and the do's and don'ts about approaching the animals while they're at work! Attendees are encouraged to bring one or more items (food, clean blankets, etc.) to be donated to area animal shelters. No registration required.

Guided Mindful Meditation

Date: Wednesday, January 2
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Susman Room

Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome! No registration required.