The Putnam County Public Library District will host a Movie Matinee film screening of the documentary, “Rachel Carson,” on Tuesday, April 8th, at 1:00 p.m.

When Carson’s Silent Spring was published in 1962, it became a phenomenon – a passionate, eloquent warning about the long-term dangers of pesticides. It unleased a national debate and was greeted by vigorous attacks from the chemical industry and would inspire President Kennedy to launch the first ever investigation into the public health effects of pesticides that would eventually result in new laws governing the regulation of these deadly agents.

The film is one hour and fifty-four minutes in length, and is rated PG. It is made possible through public performance rights by Kanopy. The screening will take place at the Granville Library. Following the conclusion of the film, an Ambassador with SciStarter, an online database for Citizen Science projects, will share related information and resources. The Granville Library is located at 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville. For more information, please call the Library at 815-339-2038.