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The Dog Days of Summer Online

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the crazy words and phrases we use? From “breaking the ice” to “a wild goose chase,” these seemingly illogical expressions fill our everyday language without a second thought. This program explores the strange and varied origins of a range of English language idioms and sayings.

Sponsored by the Kemmerer Library.

Date:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
  Adult  
Registrations open at 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 6, 2026