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Abraham Lincoln: A Study in the Paradox of Greatness
Presented by Commonwealth Speaker Roger Lane
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
2:00 pm

As the 150th anniversary of the Civil War moves into high gear, it seems appropriate to focus on Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's contemporaries knew little about this relatively inexperienced candidate when he ran for president—and they had good reason to doubt his abilities. But, Lincoln became one of America's best known and most honored leaders. This presentation explores Lincoln's claim on posterity, which rests not just on his victory in the Civil War, but also on the unique combination of Lincoln's personal qualities, his historical context and the American imagination.

Once named by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the "Top Ten Profs" in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, Roger Lane teaches at Haverford College and has written several prize-winning books. Lane also has frequently appeared in television documentaries dealing with crime, the history of Philadelphia and the urban African American experience. He received a PhD from Harvard University.

This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council supported in part by National Endowment for the Humanities. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning.

Swarthmore Library Book Discussion Group

Thursdays - February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9. June 13, 2013

All meetings start at 2:00 pm. For more information or to request a copy of the current book, call the library office at 610-543-0436 or email swdirector@delcolibraries.org.

Swarthmore Library Movie Discussion Group

REEL TIME: Swarthmore Library Movie Discussion Group

Tuesdays - February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, 2013
2:00 pm

Enjoy watching movies on our large screen with a state of the art speaker system! Each month we will feature an independent or international film followed by group discussion. Check at the library for each month’s movie selection. For more information call the library office at 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org.

Registration is required for these free programs. Please sign up in the library, call the library office at 610-543-0436, email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org or use the Eventkeeper program at www.delcolibraries.org.

Swarthmore Public Library Book and Bake Sale

Thursday, April 25	9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, April 26	9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 27	9:00 am to 2:00 pm ($5 Bag Sale)

Donations accepted through April 19th
Stock up on used books and homemade baked goods at very reasonable prices!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Swarthmore Public Library, all proceeds benefit the library

*Bring a letter from your charitable or educational organization or an official ID and choose as many books as you like free of charge on Saturday, April 27th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm only.

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