Caring for the animals we share the planet with is among the greatest challenges we have, particularly when some of the largest (rhinos) and most charismatic (the critically endangered vaquita porpoise) are the victims of escalating rates of poaching. This lecture will discuss how the common response of Westerners to poachers can undermine conservation, and … Read more
Coachella Valley resident Chauncey E. Spencer II will trace the timeline of African Americans in the field of aviation, a history that intersects directly with his own family heritage. In 1939, his father worked alongside Dale L. White to influence then Senator Harry S. Truman to help establish funding for the training of African American … Read more
The Library is excited to be partnering with Learning in Retirement to offer free programs for area seniors. Learning in Retirement’s curriculum is taught by local experts and is designed specifically for those ages 50 and above who want to learn for the pure enjoyment of learning. No registration is required to attend the programs … Read more