November at the library: Geriatric pets, identity theft and the British Invasion
Oct. 28, 2022 | By Judi ByronThe Waterbury Public Library has several special programs planned for November.
Nov. 5 and Dec. 3: Comfort Care for Geriatric Pets
The Waterbury Public Library hosts a program on geriatric pet issues on Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. Courtesy photo
As pets age and develop chronic problems and terminal conditions, it becomes a challenge for owners to know what the best care for them means. Veterinarian Erika Bruner cares deeply about this issue and she will present two programs on end-of-life and comfort care for geriatric pets at the library on the first Saturday in November and December, 10-11 a.m.
The Nov. 5 program addresses a general overview of end-of-life challenges for your pet and some low-tech solutions. On Dec. 3, Bruner takes a closer look at the most common question people are asking at this stage of their pets’ lives, “How do I know when it’s time?”
Discussions will be about the two most common sources of distress for elderly pets (and their humans): mobility problems and cognitive problems, and how to assess quality of life.
A veterinarian in the Montpelier area since 2002, Bruner’s focus is on helping older pets and their people feel more comfortable and connected. She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and makes house calls throughout Central Vermont for end-of-life care and consultations.
These two programs address both practical and philosophical questions. The public is invited to attend one or both of the programs in the community room. Free.
Nov. 9: Identity Theft, Cyberscams
What to do if you’ve fallen for a cyberscam? How can you detect and prevent scams from computers, phones or texts? Did you know that since 2020, cybercrime has risen 62% and has cost Americans 50 and older nearly $3 billion? This data is according to the latest report from the FBI.
AARP wants to make the public aware of potential fraud risks. On Nov. 9, the library welcomes back AARP volunteer Bill April with a talk on cybercrime identity theft and phone scams. With over 30 years experience in I.T., April is knowledgeable in Windows systems, anti-virus systems, email, networking and much more. He will share both his wealth of knowledge and a peek into his Spam folder.
Find out how and why identity theft occurs, how to spot it and steps to take to prevent it. If you have been a victim of identity theft, April also can help you navigate the steps necessary to regain your life.
Come with questions on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room. Free.
Nov. 14: The British Invasion and the American Answer
Author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin brings the greatest and most iconic era of rock-n-roll history – The British Invasion – to the Waterbury Public Library in a program via Zoom on Nov. 14 from 7 to 8 p.m.
A prolific author and speaker, Gitlin has videos and music clips to share, making this nostalgic journey back some 60-odd years a memorable one. The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, Hollies, Dave Clark Five and The Who are just some of the influential British Invasion superstars that Gitlin highlights, alongside with the American response from the Beach Boys, the Mamas and Papas, the Temptations, the Byrds, the Monkees, and Simon and Garfunkle.
How did these artists influence pop culture and society? Gitlin compares and contrasts musical styles from opposite ends of the pond. Trivia questions include identifying song snippets and there will be time for a Q&A.
Gitlin has won more than 45 awards during his career as a freelance writer and journalist. He has written more than 200 books, mainly in the educational market, but recently has turned his attention to pop culture and sports. He has visited the library through entertaining Zoom presentations in the past two years with talks about the Boston Red Sox, sit-coms and animated cartoons.
The Zoom link will be made live prior to the event here: waterburypubliclibrary.com/british-invasion/.
Judi Byron is the adult program librarian at the Waterbury Public Library.