Sunday, June 6 -- 3 pm Dr. Alan Taylor of UC Davis will be speaking on John Adams and the Freedom of Speech. Dr. Taylor's research interests lie in "Early American History (colonial, revolutionary, and early republic), history of the American West, and history of pre-confederation Canada.
Think about it...if you could only have 5 books, what would they be?
In honor of the John Adams exhibit about his personal library of 3,500 books, we are asking what are the 5 most important books in your library or what 5 books would you need to start your personal library or what are your favorite 5 titles.
Ben Krupicka from UC Berkeley will discuss John Adams' political legacy and presidential leadership in a brand new country. John Adams is especially interesting because of his desire to combine personal virtue and political leadership. Adams is an important political figure given his role in the birth of the nation's two-party system.
Saturday, May 15th: 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Doña Benicia Room
Join Robert M. Shelby, current Poet Laureate of Benicia, for a retrospective reading of his poetry in farewell to Benicia poets and the community. Light refreshments and open microphone will be available.
Dr. Mark Peterson of UC Berkeley and Dr. Caroline Winterer from Stanford University will present on the topic John Adams, his library, and how his books influenced him and others during this time in history.
Have you come to the exhibit yet? If you have, you leave wanting to touch his books which are in the John Adams Library at the Boston Public Library. We have access to the next best thing.
Internet Archives has digitized his collection so you can flip through the pages of his books on the computer and see his notes for yourself. Check it out below.
Thursday, May 6
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Members only. Memberships available at the door.
Saturday, May 8
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In the Basement.
Deadline is June 1st.
Are you a poet? Are you concerned about the future of poetry in our community and in our schools? Apply for the post of Benicia Poet Laureate, and get a chance to make a difference.
If you missed the Opening Reception of the John Adams Unbound exhibit and the President's Visit, check it out on YouTube.
The exhibit will be at the library from April 30-June 11, 2010.
What is the John Adams sway, you ask?
Come to the library to see the John Adams Unbound exhibit on his personal library and you too will be doing the John Adams Sway.
The exhibit contains 13 lenticulars.
For more information on the exhibit, events, resources, go to our John Adams webpages.
