Next Reads

Wednesday, February 28th at 7 pm (with a fallback date of March 6 if bad weather)

Location: DECANTER at 260 Main Street in Wellington

The Day the World Stops Shopping (J. B. MacKinnon)

The economy says we must always consume to avoid widespread unemployment, bankruptcy, and home foreclosure. The Planet says we consume too much: we burn the earth’s resources at a rate five times faster than it can regenerate. What would really happen if we simply stopped shopping? Author J.B. MacKinnon investigate

Wednesday, April 24 at 7 pm – location TBD on east side:
Finding Your Element (Ken Robinson)

Author Ken Robinson offers a series of practical exercises help you discover your own talents and passions. Along the way, he tells the stories of many “ordinary” people in all walks of life who have overcome obstacles and find their element. He explores fundamental principles and vital questions to help you find yours: What Are You Good At? What Do You Love? What Makes You Happy?

Wednesday, June 26 at 7 pm – location TBD on west side:
The Lighthouse Effect: How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact on the World (Steve Pemberton)

With a unique vision for building up individuals and communities and restoring trust,The Lighthouse Effect opens your eyes to those who are quietly heroic. You will reflect on the lighthouses in your own life and be reminded that the greatest heroes are alongside us–and within us.

Wednesday, October 23 – location TBD on east side:
Get Together: How to Build a Community with Your People (Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huynh, and Kai Elmer Sotto)

Get Together is a practical and heartfelt guide to cultivating a community. Whether starting a run crew, connecting with fans online, or sparking a movement of K-12 teachers, the secret to getting people together is this: build your community with people, not for them.