Great Decisions 2021 - via Zoom

China’s role in Africa : by Cobus van Staden The Covid-19 crisis has put a massive strain on what was growing a positive economic and political relationship between China and the continent of Africa. As Chinese President Xi Jinping’s centerpiece “Belt and Road initiat......More

China’s role in Africa : by Cobus van Staden The Covid-19 crisis has put a massive strain on what was growing a positive economic and political relationship between China and the continent of Africa. As Chinese President Xi Jinping’s centerpiece “Belt and Road initiative” continues to expand Chinese power, the response to the spread of Covid-19, as well as the African government’s growing debt to China, has seen pushback. What are some of the growing economic and political issues between China and Africa? contact frontdesk@goshenpublib.org for a Zoom invitation

The 160th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Address

Mark is an avid speaker on a variety of issues on history (refer to the PRESENTATIONS page for a roster of topics) and appears in a variety of venues. In May 2005, Mark was presented with a General Assembly Citation by both houses of Congress in Hartford, Connecticut f......More

Mark is an avid speaker on a variety of issues on history (refer to the PRESENTATIONS page for a roster of topics) and appears in a variety of venues. In May 2005, Mark was presented with a General Assembly Citation by both houses of Congress in Hartford, Connecticut for his efforts in commemorating the centennial of battleship Connecticut. email frontdesk@goshenpublib.org to receive a Zoom invitation

The Call of Kilimanjaro with Jeff Belanger

Get ready to climb 19,341 feet to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro – one of the famed Seven Summits – the roof of Africa. Based on his memoir, The Call of Kilimanjaro, author, adventurer, and TV host Jeff Belanger takes you on a breathtaking multimedia journey of Tanzania ......More

Get ready to climb 19,341 feet to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro – one of the famed Seven Summits – the roof of Africa. Based on his memoir, The Call of Kilimanjaro, author, adventurer, and TV host Jeff Belanger takes you on a breathtaking multimedia journey of Tanzania that's spiritual, motivational, and uplifting. After his brother-in-law Chris passed away, Jeff made the decision to take the trip of a lifetime, both in honor of Chris and in pursuit of clarity about his own life and goals. The Call of Kilimanjaro is a day-by-day record of Belanger's ascent to the peak of Africa's highest mountain. What he learned along the way transformed his life. please email for a Zoom link: frontdesk@goshenpublib.org

Great Decisions 2021 - via Zoom

The Korean Peninsula: by Scott Snyder The Korean Peninsula is facing a defining era. Attempts by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump to repair the rift between North and South have lost any momentum as Pyongyang continues to test long-ran......More

The Korean Peninsula: by Scott Snyder The Korean Peninsula is facing a defining era. Attempts by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump to repair the rift between North and South have lost any momentum as Pyongyang continues to test long-range missiles for its nuclear weapons program. As the rift between the U.S. and China grows further, South Korea may end up in the middle of the two superpowers. What does the future hold for the U.S. relationship with the ROK? contact frontdesk@goshenpublib.org for a Zoom invitation

Protect the Planet with Didgeridoo Down Under

In honor of Earth Day join in the fun and learn what you can do to protect the planet through music and science! Contact frontdesk@goshenpublib.org for a Zoom link

Great Decisions 2021 - via Zoom

Roles of international organizations in a global pandemic: by Mara Pillinger The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust the World Health Organization (WHO) into the limelight, for better and for worse. While some of the Trump administration’s criticism of the organization is un......More

Roles of international organizations in a global pandemic: by Mara Pillinger The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust the World Health Organization (WHO) into the limelight, for better and for worse. While some of the Trump administration’s criticism of the organization is unfair, the response to the early stages of the pandemic left many experts wanting more from the WHO. What is the WHO’s role in responding to international pandemics? What can be done to improve the WHO’s response to future global health crises? contact frontdesk@goshenpublib.org for a Zoom invitation