Current Minicourses

Summer 2025 (May-June)

The Friends will offer two minicourses for the summer 2025 semester. Each Minicourse is $95 per person. All proceeds will support the Madison Public Library.

The summer minicourses will be held in person at the Madison Public Library, Chase Room

Threats to Democracy at Home and Abroad
Dr. Jason Jordan, Professor and Chair of Political Science and International Relations, Drew University
5 Wednesday mornings, 10am-12pm (2 hours)
May 28, June 4, 11, 18, and 25

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The Romantic Era, Part 2, 1860-1914
Dr. Robert Butts, Maestro, Baroque Orchestra of NJ
5 Monday afternoons 1:30–3:00pm (1 ½ hours)
June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30

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Spring 2025 (April-May)

Media and Crime in America
Dr. Meghan Sacks, Professor of Criminology, Department of Criminology and Justice, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Tuesdays, 1–3 pm. April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6.

Madison Community House - 25 Cook Avenue, Madison

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Ancient Art of Egypt
Dr. Rita Keane, Professor of Art History, Drew University

Mondays, 1–3 pm. April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5.

Florham Park Library - 107 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park

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