Weathersfield Proctor Library to Host Pushing the Limits

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

The Weathersfield Proctor Library 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. 

All programs will be held at Weathersfield Proctor Library 5181 Route 5 Ascutney, VT.  For details or to register, please visit www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org or contact the library at 802-674-2863.

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 discussions that will include feature film quality videos and recommended popular books. The overarching theme is one of real people, real stories and real science.

Group discussion events will be led by two community members and held once per month March - June on the first Thursday on the following topics and books.

           March 6 - KNOWLEDGE:  Jean Auel, The Land of Painted Caves

           April 3 - SURVIVAL:  Clive Cussler, Arctic Drift

           May 1 - CONNECTION:  Erik Larson, Thunderstruck

June 5 - NATURE:  T.C. Boyle, When the Killing's Done

David (“Todd”) Hindinger earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering at the University of Alaska. While there, he developed an interest in mountaineering and salmon fishing, and saw first-hand how careful natural resource management both permits recreation and protects the resources for future generations. Todd is a licensed Civil and Structural engineer. He owns Heritage Engineering, P.C., in Weathersfield, a company he founded in 2006, and will lead the March and April discussion of the book and videos of author interviews and human interest stories.

Jeanne Voorhees works as an Environmental Scientist at the United States Environmental Protection Agency.  She has worked on a wide array of projects involving wetlands, waste water treatment plants, stormwater, and water quality.  She currently works on water quality issues related to Lake Champlain. Jeanne will lead the May and June discussion of the book and videos of author interviews and human interest stories.

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. 

The Weathersfield Proctor Library is open Wed 10 – 6, Thurs & Fri Noon – 6 and Sat 9 – 1. Sign up is required as space is limited.