Friends of the Madison Public Library: New “Minicourses” for Winter 2026

Italian Mafia: Origins and Development in Italy
Dr. Gloria Pastorino, Professor Emerita, FDU
January 20, 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2026; 1:30 – 3:30pm

Via Zoom

(Four optional films are available on streaming or for viewing in the Madison Library prior to the classes.)

Making of a Continental Power: The Expansion of the U.S. from 1607-1890
Dr. Gary Darden, Associate Professor of History, FDU
January 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026; 1:30 – 3:30pm

In person in the Chase Room of the Library

Register now and save your place for these popular educational offerings: https://friendsmadisonnjlibrary.org/current-minicourses