The Pennington Public Library is one of 75 public libraries in the nation chosen to implement a free reading, viewing, discussion and exploration series, “Pushing the Limits.”
The Pennington Public Library is one of 75 public libraries in the nation chosen to implement a free reading, viewing, discussion and exploration series, “Pushing the Limits.”
This series brings together books, video, seminars, and hands-on experiences in order to help answer the question — “How do advances in science and technology affect our lives every day?”
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. With advances in science and technology, we find ways in which all of us are able to push the limits of what is possible and make some of those stories come true,” said a spokesman.
The program will explore these ideas in discussions that will include feature film quality videos of author interviews and human interest stories, and recommended popular books. Book discussions will be led by retired high school biology teacher and regular library volunteer, Margi Linden-Burns. Each segment will focus on the topics of survival, nature, connection and knowledge. The overarching theme is one of real people, real stories and real science. Additional programs and seminars expand on the four topics.
Dates are:
Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. — Ocean Power! Turning Waves Into Clean Electricity — Kate Edwards, senior systems engineer at Ocean Power Technologies (survival).
March 20 at 7 p.m. — book discussion about “Arctic Drift” and view video of author Clive Cussler. View survival video about combine demolition derby competitors Julie and Cory Shrum. Registration is open.
April 6 at 3 p.m. — How You Feel is Data! — An experiential workshop on food, mood and behavior, Dorothy Mullen, founder of The Suppers Program (knowledge).
April 17 at 7 p.m. — book discussion about “When the Killing’s Done” and view video of author T.C. Boyle. View nature video about triple-amputee athlete Cameron Clapp. Registration opens March 20.
April 24 at 7 p.m. — There’s an App for That — Discover new apps you can implement in your daily life — Tyler Caton, Mercer County Computer Service (date is tentative).
Unless noted, programs will be held at the Pennington Public Library. Refreshments will be served at book discussions. Preregistration for individual book discussions are requested, but not required. First five registrants of each session will receive a free copy of that month’s book. Door prizes will be drawn at book discussions.
For details or to register, e-mail Kim T. Ha – kha@penningtonlibrary.org.