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Canary in the Coal Mine

Book Discussion

2023-10-04 18:00:00 2023-10-04 19:00:00 America/Chicago Canary in the Coal Mine Join us to discuss the book Canary in the Coal Mine by Dr. Will Cooke. The book deals with the timely topic of substance addiction, and centers on Scott County Indiana. EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-04 18:00:00 2023-10-04 19:00:00 America/Chicago Canary in the Coal Mine Join us to discuss the book Canary in the Coal Mine by Dr. Will Cooke. The book deals with the timely topic of substance addiction, and centers on Scott County Indiana. EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room

EVPL Oaklyn

Meeting Room

Join us to discuss the book Canary in the Coal Mine by Dr. Will Cooke. The book deals with the timely topic of substance addiction, and centers on Scott County Indiana.

When Dr. Will Cooke, an idealistic young physician just out of medical training, set up practice in the small community of Austin, Indiana, he had no idea that much of the town was being torn apart by poverty, addiction, and life-threatening illnesses. Soon, however, he would find himself at the crossroads of two unprecedented health-care disasters: an opioid epidemic and the worst drug-fueled HIV outbreak ever seen in a rural American community. Confronted with Austin’s hidden secrets, Dr. Cooke decided he had to do something about them. But in taking up the fight for Austin’s people, he would have to battle some unanticipated foes: prejudice, political resistance, an entrenched bureaucracy—and the dark despair that threatened to overwhelm his own soul.

Dr. Cooke will be at EVPL on October 14 at Central Library to talk about his book with the public. All are welcome to attend this free event.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Literature/Writing |

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EVPL Oaklyn

Phone: 812.428.8234

Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed

About the branch

Opened in the spring of 2003, EVPL Oaklyn is located on the corner of Oak Hill and Lynch Roads at 3001 Oaklyn Drive. Featuring a green roof that helps regulate the temperature of the building and provides a valuable space for a meadow, the building itself has received national attention and won multiple design awards. EVPL Oaklyn boasts open spaces, study rooms, public access computers, and a popular meeting room.

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