Buena Vista Library Public Calendar of Events
Register Now! Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, […]
Take part in America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, then meet with members of their community to watch a video and discuss critical global issues. Feb. 12: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy Feb 26: U.S.-China Relations Mar. 12: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk […]
Enjoy stories, learn about makerspaces, and get creative!
Find strength, stillness, and peace in this all-level yoga class.
Register Now! Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble. Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Told in rich detail, Smithson's Gamble reveals how, as […]