TED Democracy Live - Wheaton Library

America's 250 and the Future of Democracy

This thought-provoking event features 15 brand-new, democracy-focused TED Talks delivered in Philadelphia, the birthplace of modern democracy. The program will be in the Media Lab space.

This year, MCPL is partnering with Visit Philadelphia for a live stream of their TED Democracy Philadelphia Founding Futures program. This thought-provoking event features 15 brand-new, democracy-focused TED Talks delivered in Philadelphia, the birthplace of modern democracy, and will be livestreamed across the nation. The program will be in the Media Lab space, on your immediate right when you walk into the Library.

Livestream library partners will receive a unique opportunity to engage their community in meaningful conversations about democracy and access to world-class content from TED Democracy speakers: a list and more info:https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/ted-democracy-philadelphia-founding-futures/

Questions about this program? Contact the Library at 240-777-0678.

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Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests
To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.

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