Democracy at Home, The White House and the U.S. Presidency, Saturday, February 25 at 2 P.M. at the Lyme Public Library.

MaryAnne Borrelli, professor of Government at Connecticut College, will speak on the White House - presidential residence, historic site, conference center, museum - in all its functions and roles, it is an enduring symbol of American power. But is it the people's house or the politicians' office building? Is it a symbol of American democracy or privilege? These are just two of the questions to be considered as we take a (long-distance) tour of this beautiful and grand mansion.

Professor Borrelli, a graduate of Wellesley College, Boston College and Harvard University, joined the faculty of Connecticut College in 1992. Her research focuses on gender and the U.S. presidency, and she has participated in the White House Transition Project, which has mentored both Democratic and Republican White House staff members. The author/editor of several books, The Politics of the President's Wife (2011) and The President's Cabinet: Gender, Power and Representation (2002), she will bring books to sell.

Please call 860-434-2272 or email programreg@lymepl.org to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lyme Public Library