The Dust Bowl Exhibit from Humanities Texas

[ 04/01/2009 to 04/28/2009. ] Memorial Hall Library is honored to host “The Dust Bowl” exhibit from Humanities Texas during the month of April. During the 1930s, the Farm Security Administration photographed families who endured the Dust Bowl, and in the 1970s, Bill Ganzel interviewed the Dust Bowl survivors. This exhibit combines the FSA photographs and the Ganzel interviews to create an eloquent story of human fortitude.

Movie Screening: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

[ 04/28/2009; 1:30 pm; ] Watch the Academy Award-winning 1930s political drama featuring a newly-appointed senator who heads to Washington where he single-handedly battles ruthless politicians out to destroy him. Compare 1939 to 2009! Program Location: Andover Senior Center

For Kids: Afterschool Authors

[ 04/14/2009; 3:45 pm; 04/28/2009; 3:45 pm; ] Join us as we explore some of our favorite authors (both old and new) through books, activities, and crafts related to the environment. For kids ages 6-9, registration required.

Green Work for Relief & Recovery: the New Deal’s Civilian Conservation Corps

[ 04/28/2009; 7:00 pm; ] Learn about the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), including its origins, its multi-faceted impact, and its role in giving rise to modern environmentalism.