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Events at the library next week

“Music from 5,000 Years of Civilization: A slide Presentation on the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra” will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. Accentuating the beauty of ancient Chinese instruments like the pipa and the erhu amidst the grandeur of a Western symphony, the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra draws on cherished ancient melodies and delightful musical styles to create a brand-new yet wonderfully familiar experience. Chinese tea and refreshments will be served.

Lincoln native Shaina Low returns to Lincoln after three months in Bethlehem (her 10th visit to the region since 2008) to share her perspective at the Lincoln Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. Low will discuss conditions in the occupied West Bank, the political landscape in Israel and Palestine, and her work at the BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights, where she researched and authored chapters in its report to the United Nations and the International Criminal Court in The Hague on forcible transfer, a crime against humanity as codified in Article 7 in the ICC statute.

Minute Man hosts National Park Service centennial events

Minute Man National Historical Park will host a series of special events as part of this year’s National Park Service Centennial. During Founders’ Day Weekend from Thursday to Sunday, August 25-28. Lincoln highlights include:

• Battle Road Trail Walks — Saturday, Aug. 27 from 12:30-4 pm. Walks starts at Meriam’s Corner and ends at Minute Man Visitor Center. Meet at Minute Man Visitor Center. Bring plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes.
• All-day kids’ activities — Junior Ranger Centennial Activity Books, Find Your Park, Selfie Station, What is a National Park? — Aug. 26-28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Minute Man Visitor Center (250 North Great Road, Lincoln).

For more information, see this Founders’ Day Weekend web page or the MMNHP calendar.

Codman Fine Arts and Crafts Festival

The 34th annual Codman Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Codman Estate (34 Codman Rd.) This annual event features the work of more than 100 local artisans. Items include wooden furniture and toys, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, knitted sweaters and throws, children’s clothing, metalware and folk carvings. Enjoy live music, a food court and first-floor tours of the Codman House museum. Free to Historic New England members and children under 12, $5 for nonmembers. Click here for more information or call 617-994-5914.