Winter Olympics

We’re going for gold with Library programs inspired by the 2026 Winter Olympics!

Savvy Sightseer’s Destination Travelogue: Northern Italy (In-Person)
Wednesday, February 4, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Join “Savvy Sightseer” Jeanne Schnupp for a picturesque tour of Northern Italy, just days before millions will flock to the area for the Winter Olympics! Milan, the “fashion capital of the world,” will serve as a home base for the Games, which will also spread out across the whole region, including Verona. This Northwest Italy Travelogue also includes the stunning scenery of the northern lakes and coastal Cinque Terre. See for yourself the conflicting and controversial Last Supper paintings by Renaissance artists DaVinci and Luini. Visit the Monumental Cemetery – Milan’s best-kept secret. Check out the oldest shopping mall in the world, phenomenal gardens, tiny fishing villages, spectacular lakes and so much more! This program is made possible by the Philip Groia Global Studies bequest. Click here to register now.

Miracle on Ice: The Story of the 1980 Men’s Olympic Hockey Team (In-Person)
Monday, February 9, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The “Miracle on Ice” is one of the most iconic upsets in U.S. sports history. Hockey fanatic and historian Jim Ward will tell the story of how head coach Herb Brooks united a group of college kids to defeat the Soviet powerhouse, eventually winning the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Click here to register now.

Friday Matinee: Miracle (2004) (In-Person)
Friday, February 20, 2:00 p.m.
The true story of Herb Brooks, the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Soviet squad. No registration required. Starring Kurt Russell. PG (135 min.)

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