At the Library

Who Believes and Why?: The Causes & Consequences of Conspiracy

Dr. Adam Enders will lead a discussion on which ideas count as conspiracy theories, why and how many people believe them, how conspiracy theorizing has changed (or not) over time, and what the potential consequences are. Along the way, we will examine how people process information online and think through big questions about the nature of truth. FIND US https://www.lfpl.org [https://www.lfpl.org] GET IN TOUCH Contact us at asklfpl@lfpl.org [asklfpl@lfpl.org] FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to us on social media! * Twitter [https://twitter.com/LFPL] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleFreePublicLibrary] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/louisvillefreepubliclibrary/]

Alchemy and the Dark Arts in Medieval England - Week 4 Defense Against Dark Arts

Topic: Defense Against Dark Arts Who was Merlin the Magician? Did Dr. Faust really sell his soul to the devil? Did the alchemist Nicholas Flamel actually discover the secret to eternal life? In this course, we will examine the important role magic played in the medieval world. We will see how magical beliefs and practices became a way for people to express their deepest hopes and greatest fears. This program is presented by MyLibraryU and is free and open to the public. FIND US AT https://www.lfpl.org GET IN TOUCH Contact us on asklfpl@lfpl.org FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! Twitter: https://twitter.com/LFPL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleFreePublicLibrary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisvillefreepubliclibrary/

Alchemy and the Dark Arts in Medieval England - Week 3 The Season of the Witch

When did the first witch mount her broom? What was the earliest English witchcraft trial? This session will explore the dark history of medieval witchcraft—the spells they used, the power they held, and the gruesome ways they died! In this four-week public library course, we examine the important role #magic played in the medieval world. We explore how magical beliefs and practices shaped daily life in #medieval #England and how they became a way for people to express their deepest hopes and greatest fears.FIND US AThttps://www.lfpl.orgGET IN TOUCHContact us on asklfpl@lfpl.orgFOLLOW US ON SOCIALGet updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!Twitter: https://twitter.com/LFPLFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleFreePublicLibraryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisvillefreepubliclibrary/

Alchemy and the Dark Arts in Medieval England - Week 2 Potions

In this seminar, we will examine the ‘mysterious science’ practiced by medieval alchemists. We will discuss their achievements, their sometimes diabolical practices, and their contributions to modern science. And as we follow their search for the Philosopher’s Stone, who knows? Perhaps we might even succeed where others have failed… In this four-week public library course, we examine the important role #magic played in the medieval world. We explore how magical beliefs and practices shaped daily life in #medieval #England and how they became a way for people to express their deepest hopes and greatest fears.FIND US AThttps://www.lfpl.orgGET IN TOUCHContact us on asklfpl@lfpl.orgFOLLOW US ON SOCIALGet updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!Twitter: https://twitter.com/LFPL [https://twitter.com/LFPL]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleFreePublicLibrary [https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleFreePublicLibrary]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisvillefreepubliclibrary/ [https://www.instagram.com/louisvillefreepubliclibrary/]

Alchemy and the Dark Arts in Medieval England - Week 1

Who was Merlin the Magician? Did Dr. Faust really sell his soul to the devil? Did the alchemist Nicholas Flamel actually discover the secret to eternal life? In this four-week public library course, we examine the important role magic played in the medieval world. We explore how magical beliefs and practices shaped daily life in medieval England and how they became a way for people to express their deepest hopes and greatest fears.