In-Person

In this course, we will read and discuss three books for and about young people during World War II. These books include: Snow Treasure (Norway) by Marie McSwigan, Number the Stars (Denmark) by Lois Lowry, and Twenty and Ten (France) by Claire Huchet Bishop. We will focus on one book and its historical foundation during each session of this class.

Dates: May 5, 19, and June 2, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: Education Center, room 107

Eileen Kreutz and Cathy Wimett are co-presenting this class.

Eileen Kreutz has been interested in and a participant in resistance movements for her entire adult life.

Cathy Wimett taught classes in children's literature for many years.

Hybrid

Eleanor of Aquitaine and Eleanor Roosevelt: Intelligent, strong, courageous. Different times, different circumstances, but more in common than you might think

May 14, 21, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Education Center, room 103

Diane Parker is a history geek. Although her main interest is usually in the Spanish-speaking world, she often wanders into broader fields.

After reading about FDR, she disliked the man but admired his wife. Reading about her led Parker to remember a research paper on Eleanor of the 12th century.  Come see if you agree with Diane that the ladies have traits in common.