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Event Name:
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Date(s) & Time(s):
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Event Location:
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St. Johns Library
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Address:
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7510
N.
Charleston
Ave.
Portland,
OR
97203
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Phone:
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503.988.5397
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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 "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" by Mary Roach. An oddly compelling and often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem. Roach covers the use of cadavers over the centuries; from the anatomy labs and human-sourced pharmacies of medieval and nineteenth-century Europe to a human decay research facility in Tennessee and a plastic surgery practice lab.
Pick up a copy of the book at the St. Johns 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 18, 2009
Closed:
May 20, 2009
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