What a Way to Go

I don't write columns about every event at the library because if I did I would not have much time to write about anything else. Between all of our adult, teen, and children's programs we have something going on every week. But I want to make sure an event this week is highlighted as it has wide interest.

This Saturday, October 13th we are offering a screening and discussion of the documentary film "What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire." This is a feature length documentary that "reveals an even more 'Inconvenient Truth'" by examining present day global issues such as climate change, species extinction, oil depletion, and population overshoot.

The film screening will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by a discussion with the filmmakers, Timothy Bennett and Sally Erickson. This documentary film is approximately two hours long. The discussion will focus largely on the content of film and allow a chance for all to reflect on their reactions to what they see. This film takes pride in not offering quick fixes or letting you walk away feeling okay.

A short synopsis from their Web site states:

"Disturbing, compassionate, sometimes humorous personal essay about coming to grips with climate change, resource crises, environmental meltdown and the demise of the American lifestyle. Friends and experts analyze historical, social and psychological factors driving us toward human extinction. Bennettˇs ruthless assessment challenges the audience to face terrifying times with courage and integrity."

This event is sponsored by Friends of the Library, Skagit Valley Community College and Spring Street International School. For more information about the movie go to: www.whatawaytogomovie.com/.

Other upcoming adult programs include:

Maya Lin & the Confluence Project
Saturday, October 20th at 6:00pm
Local author Terry Domico talks about his new book "Natural Areas of the San Juan Islands" Saturday, October 27th at 6:00pm
Knit Lit Book Club discusses "Died in the Wool" by Mary Kruger Sunday, November 4th at 6:00pm
Poetry Readings & Spoken Word By The Fireplace Friday, November 9th at 7:00pm

For more information about our adult programming series, Live and Learn, contact Adrienne Bourne at 378-2798 or abourne@sjlib.org. To sign up for email alerts about library programs go to: www.sjlib.org/forms/signup.html. I hope to see you at the library this Saturday!

Laura Tretter, Director
San Juan Island Library
360.378.2798
ltretter@sjlib.org

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