Join Jeff Klapes, known as "The Traveling Librarian" in a virtual trip to the Yucatan, Mexico.
Join Jeff Klapes, known as the Traveling Librarian, for another of his popular armchair travel presentations. Merida, located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, is a vibrant city known for its colonial architecture, rich cultural heritage, and proximity to ancient Mayan ruins. The surrounding area is home to several significant archaeological sites, including the impressive ruins of Uxmal and Chichen Itza, as well as charming towns like Izamal and Valladolid. Jeff is the retired head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and an avid traveler and photographer.
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust. This program will not be recorded.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
