Pushing the Limits at Calvert Library (press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291           

                                  

Calvert Library to host Pushing the Limits- reading, viewing and discussion series

Calvert Library Prince Frederick will host a free four-part reading, viewing and discussion series for adults called Pushing the Limits.  The library is one of 75 rural public libraries nationwide receiving grants to host the series.  Pushing the Limits brings together books and video featuring authors, scientists and everyday people who thrive on exploring the natural world. 

 

Since the beginning of time, humans have imagined and achieved ways to push the boundaries of the physical world.  We want to be stronger, smarter, and more aware, and we create stories to bring those dreams to life.  But many of those stories are no longer just stories; and with great new advances in science and technology, we are finding ways in which all of us are able to push the limits every day.    

The Pushing the Limits program will explore these ideas in scientist-led discussions of recommended popular books as well as feature film quality videos of author interviews and human interest stories. The overarching theme is one of real people, real stories and real science.

 

All programs will be held at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 7pm.  Come at 6:30pm if you are interested in exploring some STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) toys and tools.  Events will be held February through March, on the first Monday of each month, on the following topics and books:

           - February 3, SURVIVAL:  Clive Cussler, Arctic Drift led by Lora Harris

- March 3, NATURE:  T.C. Boyle, When the Killing's Done led by Stephen Godfrey

           - April 7, KNOWLEDGE:  Jean Auel, The Land of Painted Caves led by Dave Bohaska  

- May 5, CONNECTION:  Erik Larson, Thunderstruck led by Evelyn Eshelman

  

This national program has been developed by a team of library professionals, scientists, and filmmakers. Their organizations include Dartmouth College, the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, the Califa Group (a California-based library consortium), Dawson Media Group, and Oregon State University-- with generous funding from the National Science Foundation.  For more information, call Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 Fax

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us