In this engaging discussion retired history and political science teacher Matthew Stergios will lead a group dialogue for people 55 years and older about the founding era’s enduring ideas and themes and how they continue to influence our lives today. This program is made possible by the American Library Association’s Revisiting the Founding Era initiative. Pick up your copy of the Revisiting the Founding Era reader today to prepare for this lively discussion. Printed copies of the reader are limited but you can get the PDF and more information here: missoulapubliclibrary.org/revolutionary. Separate discussions will be held during September for teens and adults. Matthew Stergios served the Missoula community as a teacher for over 41 years. He has taught political science, humanities, elective on the American Presidency, advanced placement United States history, contemporary global issues, the French and Russian revolutions elective, medieval history, and modern European history at Loyola Sacred Heart High School. Matthew has also taught seminars on George Washington the Founder, and the American Revolution Northern and Southern Campaigns. Discussion held in the Large Meeting Room. 6:30-8:30 PM