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"I am completely smitten with the Lunch with Books patrons...who welcomed me like a long-lost cousin. It takes two to have a successful reading: an enthusiastic presenter and an engaged audience, and boy did the stars align for us." -Marie Manilla, Still Life with Plums

"Lunch With Books is an outstanding program -- one of the best in the country." -NPR Journalist Matthew Algeo, The President is a Sick Man


"With a new book in hand, I’ve visited a lot of libraries lately, and I think the Ohio County Public Library is my all-time favorite. People are kind and welcoming, and deeply appreciate a visiting writer." -Jaimy Gordon, Lord of Misrule (National Book Award)

“I wanted the book launch to be at Lunch With Books because it is the best library book program in West Virginia and because Wheeling and the Wheeling area was centrally involved in so many of the firsts in West Virginia sports.” –Bob Barnett, Hillside Fields: A History of Sports in West Virginia

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

PEOPLE'S UNIVERSITY - GOVERNMENT

Register Today! (visit the Ref Desk or call 304-232-0244)

LIBRARY TO LAUNCH FIFTH INSTALLMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S UNIVERSITYTHE PEOPLE'S UNIVERSITY, SERIES 5: GOVERNMENT

Starting on Tuesday April 17 at 7:00 pm, the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling will offer a new series of the People's University focusing on Government.

Andrew Carnegie envisioned the public libraries he helped establish as sanctuaries of free learning for all people. In keeping with this vision, the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling created The People’s University, a free program for adults who wish to continue their education in the liberal arts. The People’s University features seven-eight week courses — taught by experts in each subject — that enable patrons to pursue their goal of lifelong learning in classic subjects such as history, music appreciation, philosophy, literature, and government.

The People's University, Government, will cover the basics from ancient Greece to the modern political spectrum.

Series 5 Schedule: Government
Classes meet on Tuesday evenings @ 7:00 PM

April 17 Class 1: ORIGINS
The philosophy and theories of Government from Ancient Greece and Rome to philosophers like Rousseau, Hobbes, and Locke. Instructor: Darin McGinnis, PhD, Philosophy, Wheeling Jesuit University.

April 24 Class 2: Who shall govern?
The evolution of self-government from divine right monarchies to parliamentary forms and the American and French Revolutions. Instructor: Donna Simpson, PhD, History, Wheeling Jesuit University

May 1 Class 3: AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONALISM
American Constitutionalism: popular sovereignty, representative government and individual rights and liberties. Instructor: TBA

May 8 Class 4: GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Government and Economics: Capitalism in all its forms vs Marxism in all its forms. Instructor: John Poffenbarger, PhD, Political Science, Wheeling Jesuit University

May 15 Class 5: AUTHORITARIANISM
From old-fashioned despots to 20th century totalitarianism, dictatorships and modern theocracies. Instructor: Jeffrey Rutherford, PhD, History, Wheeling Jesuit University

May 22 Class 6: COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS
Comparative Modern Political Systems – an overview. Instructor: John Poffenbarger, PhD, Political Science, Wheeling Jesuit University

May 29 Class 7: THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM
The Political Spectrum: What does it mean to be “Liberal” or “Centrist” or ”Conservative” or “Libertarian” or “Anarchist”?
Instructor: Grace Norton, Sociology, WVNCC, Retired

To register for the People's University Government series, please stop at the reference desk, call 304-232-0244 or email lunchwithbooks@yahoo.com.

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Program; Presenter; Attendance; Date

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7. The Quiet Man Pub Reading; 150; 08-30-12

8. Wheeling Then and Now; Sean Duffy; 146; 09-07-10

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10. Reasons to Believe; Dr. Scott Hahn; 126; 08-21-07

Book Discussion Groups

The Ohio County Public Library facilitates book discussion groups for both young adults and adults. Currently, the OCPL offers two adult groups, which meet on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month.

In addition to its own growing collection, the OCPL has access to the book discussion collection of the West Virginia Library Commission.

To join or form a book discussion group, or for more information, please call 304-232-0244.

Meeting of the Minds Philosophy Group

The Meeting of the Minds Philosophic Inquiry Forum is facilitated by David Weimer. The group meets virtually every Tuesday at 6 PM. Call the library for meeting room locations.

For more information, visit www.firstknowthyself.org/m&mphilosophy.htm or contact group organizer, David Weimer, at 740 526-0985 or by email at dwwweimer@comcast.net..