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Wild About Nature reading and discussion series

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Humanities Book Group

The Naturalist
2026-04-02 19:00:00 2026-04-02 20:00:00 America/Denver Humanities Book Group "Wild About Nature" reading & discussion series event led by a humanities scholar. Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Thursday, April 02
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-02 19:00:00 2026-04-02 20:00:00 America/Denver Humanities Book Group "Wild About Nature" reading & discussion series event led by a humanities scholar. Brigham City Library - Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

Brigham City Library

Rooms 1&2 (Combined)

"Wild About Nature" reading & discussion series event led by a humanities scholar.

A monthly reading and discussion group focusing on topics in history, culture, and the humanities. The group typically meets first Thursdays at 7 pm and is led by guest scholars. Pick up a copy of each month's book from the front desk. Click here to go to the website for the Brigham City Library's Humanities Book Group.

The Naturalist: Theodore Roosevelt, A Lifetime of Exploration, and the Triumph of American Natural History by Darrin Lunde.

Scholar: Branden Little, PhD, WSU.

Theodore Roosevelt pictured with mountains and a waterfall behind him as the book cover for The Naturalist

Book Description:

A captivating account of how Theodore Roosevelt’s lifelong passion for the natural world set the stage for America’s wildlife conservation movement and determined his legacy as a founding father of today’s museum naturalism.

Series Frequently asked questions:

  • I can't make it in person, can I attend via Zoom? Yes. A Zoom link is available by request. Please contact the library, 435-723-5850, at least 24 hours before the event to get a link.
  • How do I join the Book Group? Come to an event. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the discussions.
  • How do I get a book? A limited number of books are available for group members to borrow at the library's circulation desk. No library card necessary.
  • Do I have to read the book in order to come to the discussion? No. Reading the book will certainly enhance your experience in the discussion and prepare you for talking points, but all are welcome no matter how much (or how little) of the book they have read.
  • Can I borrow a copy to read after the discussion? Yes. As group members turn in their books, those books may be borrowed by others.

AGE GROUP: | General | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Book Group |

TAGS: | Humanities |

Brigham City Library
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Humanities Book Group - The Naturalist
Thu, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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"Wild About Nature" reading & discussion series event led by a humanities scholar.
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