- Hydration: maintaining adequate water levels in the skin, which is essential for its strength, elasticity, and overall health. Proper hydration helps keep the skin looking smooth, plump, and protected from environmental stressors.
- Sunburn: Sunburn is when the skin becomes red, painful, and sometimes swollen after too much sun exposure.
- Premature Aging: Premature aging refers to skin aging faster than it naturally would, often due to sun damage.
- Skin Cancer: Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells, which can become life-threatening if not treated.
Sponsored by Kemmerer Library
Take a trip to the Upper East Side with art historian, Jay Schuck, as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of the Frick Collection.
Hosted by Art Historian Jay Schuck
Sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library
She is the most beautiful woman in the world. She is the daughter of a god. She is the cause of a war. She ran away; she was kidnapped; she never went to Troy at all. Few mythic names have captivated readers and thinkers so enduringly as that of Helen of Troy, famed for her remarkable beauty and her troubling behavior. Often regarded in contemporary literature as equal parts casus belli and femme fatale, Helen is the subject of centuries’ worth of debate surrounding whether she was kidnapped or left willingly for Troy and what her elusive mythic figure really represents. This program will provide an outline of the myth as it appears in antiquity, as well as an introduction to the interpretations and re-interpretations of Helen in the millennia since she first appeared at her loom in Homer’s "Iliad". We will discuss the potential Indo-European origins of the myth, the conflicting ancient accounts of Helen’s life and mysterious death, and the most famous presentations of her—ancient and modern—as we explore how it is that one woman can be the source of a thousand stories.
Join us as we virtually embark on an unforgettable journey through America's pristine wilderness with our program, "Explore America's Natural Treasures: National Parks Unveiled." In this engaging and informative presentation, professional traveler Chris McCormack will share the beauty, adventure, and cost-saving tips for exploring our most breathtaking national parks in the United States.
The program runs about 45 minutes and is suitable for children 4-12 and their families.
This program will take place in the Chase Room. No registration is required, but be sure to arrive early as we will let the audience in on a first come, first served basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Madison Public Library.