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Event Name:
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Date(s) & Time(s):
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Event Location:
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Capitol Hill Library
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Address:
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10723
S.W.
Capitol
Hwy.
Portland,
OR
97219
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Phone:
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503.988.5385
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Program Type:
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Authors/books/literary,
Public Forum,
Science,
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Age Group:
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Adults,
Seniors
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Description:
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Science and technology affect nearly every aspect of our lives, yet many of us don't know enough about these topics to be able to talk with each other, form opinions or participate in decision-making either personally or at a governmental level. Beyond Fact, a partnership between Multnomah County Library and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, presents a new series of book discussion groups led by OMSI educators and scientists designed to inform, engage and enlighten participants in four different science themes.
Read "The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our Time" by Jonathan Weiner. Research done in the last 20 years on the Galapagos Islands finches proves Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection, demonstrating that it is neither rare nor slow, but can be watched by the hour. Winner of the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction.
Pick up a copy of the book at the Capitol Hill Library after you register.
Beyond Fact is made possible through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Web site:
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http://www.multcolib.org/events/beyondfact/
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Current Enrollment:
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Spaces Available:
2
( Min: 0 Max: 19 )
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Registration Info:
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Open:
January 17, 2009
Closed:
May 19, 2009
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