Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, using riveting stories about people, she shows the ways that the insidious […]
Join LEC for the first of three Winter Reading Series Events, where we discuss the book, "The Future Earth: A Radical Vision for What's Possible in the Age of Warming." Register here. The first hopeful book about climate change, "The Future Earth" shows readers how to reverse the short- and long-term effects of climate change […]
Join us in January for a very special edition of the BECL Book Club! Instead of discussing a shared title this month, each attendee will be given time to tell the group about a book they've read recently. If you're new to the book club, this would be a great time to dive in—make it […]
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, using riveting stories about people, she shows the ways that the insidious […]
Caregiving can be difficult and isolating. Join us in VACC Room 210 to gain insights and encouragement from others facing similar challenges. Registration is required for all support groups. Facemasks are also required. Call (507) 386-5577 to register.
Join us for the second author of our Winter Author Series, Sally Franson! We will be in the Police Annex on Thursday, January 27th from 6-7:30 p.m. Sally Franson is the author of A lady's Guide to Selling Out, which was named a Minnesota Book Award finalist. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, NPR […]
Two-thirds of Americans admit that the news they consume has bias. In today’s world of 24/7 news coverage, advertising sponsorships, hype, and frequent retractions, how can you sift out the facts to make your own informed decisions? How do you recognize bias and opinion? How can you determine the motives of an article or publication? […]
Join the New Ulm Public Library and The Grand Center for Arts & Culture for a songwriting workshop with Minnesota musicians, Good Night Gold Dust on Friday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. Songwriting duo Laura Schultz and Colin Scharf will lead an interactive, structured group songwriting workshop to help you explore talents you never knew […]
Two-thirds of Americans admit that the news they consume has bias. In today’s world of 24/7 news coverage, advertising sponsorships, hype, and frequent retractions, how can you sift out the facts to make your own informed decisions? How do you recognize bias and opinion? How can you determine the motives of an article or publication? […]
