League of Women Voters, Library to Host Book Discussion
The public is invited to an Energy Awareness Book Discussion hosted by the New Ulm League of Women Voters and New Ulm Public Library on Monday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 17 N. Broadway. League member Linda Heine, President of the New Ulm Public Utilities Commission, will facilitate the discussion, which will focus on the book “The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Future” by Gretchen Bakke, Ph.D. About the book, from the publisher: “Cultural anthropologist Gretchen Bakke unveils the many facets of America's energy infrastructure, its most dynamic moments and its most stable ones, and its essential role in personal and national life. The grid, she argues, is an essentially American artifact, one that developed with us: a product of bold expansion, the occasional foolhardy vision, some genius technologies, and constant improvisation. Most of all, her focus is on how Americans are changing the grid right now, sometimes with gumption and big dreams and sometimes with legislation or the brandishing of guns.” Contact the library at 507-359-8332 to place a hold on a book or for more information.
Date and Time
Monday Feb 20, 2017
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST
Monday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Location
New Ulm Public Library, 17 N Broadway
Fees/Admission
Free
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Contact Information
Kris Wiley, 507-359-8332
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