Upcoming Virtual Library Programs Tanya Misselt, Director River Falls Public Library Hemmed in Hope

Award-winning Wisconsin author Cynthia Ruchti will discuss her novels, novellas, devotions, and non-fiction, and her speaking for women’s events and writers’ conferences. She's written and produced a daily radio broadcast for 33 years. She serves as PR Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers, is a board member of the Deliver Hope ministry, is part of her church worship team, and is a literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management.

Instructor: Cynthia Ruchti Date: Thursday, October 8 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Place: River Falls Public Library Facebook Live and YouTube channel Fee: Free

Climate Change and Species Extinction

Even in a pandemic we must be concerned about extreme heat, extended droughts, massive fires, and powerful hurricanes. These are all connected to the disruption of our climate due to greenhouse gas emissions. Unless we soon slow the rapid warming, enumerable people will suffer due to heatwaves, storm surges, and spreading diseases. Hundreds of thousands of species will face extinction. Thankfully, there are many things that we can do. Presenter Terry L. Root is Professor Emerita at Stanford University. She was a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change 4th Assessment Report that in 2007 was co-awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Vice President Al Gore.

Sponsors include: River Falls Municipal Utilities, Hope for Creations and UW-River Falls.

Instructor: Dr. Terry Root Date: Monday, Oct. 12 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Place: River Falls Public Library Facebook Live and YouTube channel