Frankfort|Local Event
Earth: Our Shared Home Book Series
Event Details
Join us to discuss a few thought-provoking titles about the interconnected relationship we have with our shared home, planet Earth. Our discussions will span the months of February, March, and April leading up to the globally recognized Earth Day on April 22. Join us for as many sessions as you’d like!
Our February title is The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. As the author harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers how the tree embodies the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. The tree distributes its wealth--its abundance of sweet, juicy berries--to meet the needs of its natural community. How, Kimmerer asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to experience the harmony of our interconnectedness?
Series selections:
February Title: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer (2024)
March Title: Carbon: The Book of Life by Paul Hawken (2025)
- April Title: Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization by Bill McKibben (2025)
Print copies of each title are available at the Library's Circulation Desk one month in advance of each discussion. Serviceberry is also available as an eBook & eAudiobook through Libby digital platforms.
Please note: Spaces are limited. Registration is required. Select the link above to sign up for the discussion, or call Frankfort Library Adult Services at 815-534-6173.