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Memento Mori: The History of Funeral Customs

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture
Age Group:
Adult

Join historic cook Diane Schwindt from Stirring Up History for an exploration of funeral customs throughout American history.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Genealogy Drop-In

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Thinking about tracing your roots, but don't know where to start? Or maybe your search is underway, and you've hit a dead end.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Unsung Heroes: World War II

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at LPL Online
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture, Online
Age Group:
Adult

There are many untold stories of heroism during World War II: at D-Day, in military intelligence, and in the development of the atomic bomb.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adult" group

Preserving and Passing on Family Recipes

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Some of the most treasured items that are passed along in a family are recipes: Grandma’s sweet potato pie or Dad’s Sunday gravy. They evoke wonderful memories and keep traditions alive.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Preserving and Passing on Family Recipes

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Some of the most treasured items that are passed along in a family are recipes: Grandma’s sweet potato pie or Dad’s Sunday gravy. They evoke wonderful memories and keep traditions alive.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Jane Austen: Enduring Influencer

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom at LPL Online
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture, Online
Age Group:
Adult

December 16 is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. Join author Erin Coughlin for an interactive presentation to learn about Jane Austen and explore her universal influence on modern literature, film, TV, and pop culture.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adult" group

Holiday Special

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture, Online
Age Group:
Adult

Join artist and professor Chris Vivas for a fun and jovial talk about holiday classics, from Rudolph to Frosty to Charlie Brown’s little tree. Learn the origins and other surprising facts about these timeless favorites.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Reverse the Curse: The 1993-94 New York Rangers

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at LPL Online
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture, Online
Age Group:
Adult

For 54 years since 1940, the New York Rangers knew only heartache and playoff defeat. It was believed that the Rangers were cursed and would never win the Stanley Cup ever again.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event