Current Classes
Welcome!
1) Read through the catalog to see what interests you. You can also search for classes below using our search tool. All University Express classes are free and either in-person or virtual using Webex. Some of the in-person classes will be livestreamed on-site and you will be able to log on and watch from home. This is the first time we are offering this option. We ask that you please be patient and understanding if issues arise. Be sure to visit us here regularly for the latest schedule and list of recordings!
2) Register for the classes that interest you.
Virtual Classes: Visit our Virtual Classes page to register for the classes you want to virtually attend. You’ll receive an email confirming your registration status after registering. You can call our office for assistance if you do not have internet access.
In-Person Classes: Call the location where the in-person class is offered and reserve your spot ahead of time. Consider making a lunch or dinner reservation too so you can enjoy our Stay Fit Dining meals either before or after the class! Lunch and dinner reservations must be made at least one week in advance. We will be uploading schedules for each location in the near future!
3) Make sure you have the right technology. You can access the virtual classes from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You may also phone in if you’d just like to listen to the presentation.
4) Participate in the classes you registered for!
Virtual Classes: Once your registration is accepted, you will receive email reminders before the class(es) start that you can join from.
In-Person Classes: Make sure you called the location ahead of time to register. Be sure to follow all safety guidelines at the location you are attending.
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Landscape Solutions with Native Plants | The effects of climate instability have presented new challenges for homeowners. Wetter summers, drier springs, extreme temperature swings have all impacted landowners. The right native plant or plants can help mitigate some of these challenges and thrive. |
Dr. Kathleen Contrino | City of Tonawanda Public Library |
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1:00 PM |
Best Ways to Pass your Real Estate on to Your Kids | We’ll discuss the pros and cons of the various methods to transfer real estate assets to your heirs during your lifetime and at the time of your passing. |
City of Tonawanda Public Library |
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1:00 PM |
Elbridge Spaulding - Father of the Greenback | A former Mayor of Buffalo, an astute businessman, and Congressman, Mr. Spaulding, known as the author of the National Currency Act of 1862 which financed the Union cause during the Civil War and provided the foundation for the monetary system we use today. |
Henry Pogodzinski | City of Tonawanda Public Library |
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1:00 PM |
General Bennet Riley, Defender of Buffalo | Thomas F. Schobert, author of “Hush the Cannon’s Roar - The Life and Times of Bennet Riley: Defender of Buffalo”, will discuss the career and personal life of Major General Bennet C. Riley, who served in the U.S. Army for 40 years from the War of 1812 through the Mexican War and culminated with his serving as the last military governor of California during the famous “California Gold Rush”. In the early 1840s, Riley was a commanding officer of the Buffalo Barracks, an army post located on what is now the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. The experience of Riley during his time here and his interactions with notable Buffalonians convinced him to return here after his military service was finished. |
Tom Schobert | City of Tonawanda Public Library |
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1:00 PM |
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop | This workshop will explore the many resources to help you save money on your energy bill and increase the comfort and safety of your home. Come join us and get a free DIY energy savings kit! |
Carla Rosa | City of Tonawanda Public Library |
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1:00 PM |
Discovering Erie County Parks' Heritage: 100 Years of Green Space | The Erie County Parks system will turn 100 this year. From the oldest “Heritage Parks” to the more recent additions to the parks system, the county’s greenspaces are enjoyed by 1000s of county residents. Join County Historian Douglas Kohler for a virtual tour of our county parks system. |
Doug Kohler | City of Tonawanda Public Library |