Federalist Papers Book Club / Starts Aug 19 / 6:30pm
Federalist Papers Book Club
hosted by Waterbury Select Board member Evan Karl Hoffman.
Beginning August 19th and running through November 4th, we meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays with an occasional 5th, upstairs in the back of the library by the red room from 6:30-8 PM.
To register, please email: judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com
Dates: Wednesdays
8/19: Should we even have a Union? Papers 1-14
9/2: Issues with the Confederation Papers 15-23 & 27
9/16: Federal powers Papers 24-36
9/30: Federalism, checks & balances Papers 37-51
10/7: The executive Papers 67-77
10/21: Congress Papers 52-66
11/4: The judiciary & conclusion Papers 78-85
9/2: Issues with the Confederation Papers 15-23 & 27
9/16: Federal powers Papers 24-36
9/30: Federalism, checks & balances Papers 37-51
10/7: The executive Papers 67-77
10/21: Congress Papers 52-66
11/4: The judiciary & conclusion Papers 78-85
The work of the nation’s Founders was radically innovative, but limited by the knowledge of the time. In observance of the country’s 250th birthday, we’ll read about their critical decisions in their own words, and examine them with the benefit of hindsight. We will strive for greater understanding and appreciation of the nation’s founding principles, and consider their impacts for us today and into the future.
Join us for discussions and questions, hosted by Waterbury Select Board member Evan Karl Hoffman.
For the full schedule and reading list:
