These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, The Mystic & Noank Library, Fairfield Public Library, Lyme Public Library and West Hartford Library.

Mystic Seaport Virtual Presentation: Sailing to Freedom Wed., Feb 3^rd  1:00p.m.

Join Mystic Seaport Museum’s Director of Exhibits Elysa Engelman, for a fascinating presentation on the less-understood maritime side of the Underground Railroad, the role of a prominent Mystic family in the abolition movement, and specifically a well-publicized escape through New London county that was covered by newspapers up and down the Eastern seaboard.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

What’s Cooking? A Conversation with Chef Jacques Pépin Mon., Feb 8^th  6:30p.m.

Join us for a Zoom conversation with our Connecticut neighbor, Chef Jacques Pépin!  Chef Pépin’s will be discussing his newest cookbook, Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple.  He will address how to prepare memorable meals.  We will find out how he is spending his time cooking during the pandemic, and learn about his comfort foods and go to recipes.

Registration required at  www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org

Wadsworth Atheneum Virtual Tour: Black History Month Wed., Feb 10^th  7:00p.m.

Please join us for a very special docent lead virtual tour with the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.  The theme of this art tour will focus on Black History Month and black artists.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events

What were the Russians Watching Thur., Feb 11^th  4:00p.m.

While Americans watched monsters and aliens in the movies and on TV during the Cold War, Russians had a very different experience.  Talk by David Davison.

Registration required at www.mysticnoanklibrary.org

Recycling, Waste and the Environment Wed., Feb 17^th  1:30p.m.

Confused about recycling? Ever wondered what those “recycling” triangles actually mean?  This information-filled presentation will be followed by a discussion about the state of recycling in Connecticut, the mounting trash crisis, and what the state is doing to address this growing issue.

Registration required at  www.westhartfordlibrary.org

Mystic Seaport Virtual Presentation: Figure Heads & Shipcarvings Wed., Feb 24^th  7:00p.m.

Join us for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour into the Mystic Seaport Museum’s collections vault with Katherine Hijar, Luce Project Assistant Curator, as she highlights a selection of the Museum’s figureheads and discusses the history and art of these fascinating maritime artifacts.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

Fraud Fighting – Keeping Your Money Safe Fri., Feb 26^th  10:00a.m.

A conversation how financial institutions and their practices are keeping your money and information safe from scammers.  Learn about the evolution of fraud from paper to digital and how training tellers and others to spot fraudulent practices is key to keeping you safe.  Additionally, learn how to ensure your philanthropic donations are going to the causes you care about rather than scammers.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

Eco-Safari of the Connecticut River Watershed Sat., Feb 27^th   2:00p.m.

In this interactive webinar, conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will take you on a virtual tour of the watershed, highlighting the flora and fauna and unique aspects of its natural and human history.

Registration required by emailing  programreg@lymepl.org