May 3, 2012
Speaker: Lois Leveen
Do you ever wonder how authors weave facts into fiction? To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Lois Leveen discusses the inspirational true story behind her forthcoming novel The Secrets of Mary Bowser, about the African American woman who became a Union spy by posing as a slave in...
May 2, 2012
Speaker: Frank Mungeam
Learn where to get the courage to dream, how to take that first step and what achievers do to overcome obstacles that stop others.
Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded live at Central Library: April 26, 2012
Apr 27, 2012
Session 2: Choosing Sides
Speaker: Dr Richard Etulain
Multnomah County Library presents a free five-part reading and discussion series with project scholar Richard Etulain to discuss the legacy of the Civil War.
Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, has been made possible through a grant from...
Apr 26, 2012
Speaker: Tsipora Dimant
Discover the roots of conflict and the mediation skills needed to find effective solutions, at work and in your personal life. Learn how to have discussions that are balanced, direct and fair.
Recorded live at Central Library: April 19, 2012
Apr 13, 2012
Are you overwhelmed with job and family demands in an increasingly stressful world? Identify your priorities as well as time-wasters. Walk away with strategies to make the most of your valuable time.
Recorded at Central Library: April 12,...