NBPL release – Eric Clough from Front Street Community Bike Works will be giving a talk on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:00 PM entitled “Bicycle Power: Past, Present, and Future.” Eric will highlight the evolution of the bicycle from a simple two-wheeled structure into the future of urban transportation. He will also discuss the cultural impact of community bike shops and the mainstream community movement to support the use of bicycles as a means of primary transportation. Front Street Community Bike Works states that their mission “is to be part of a change in the world that uses the bicycle to bring sustainability and justice to our local community and the world.” Bike Works’ focus is to bring practical and affordable transportation to the community through salvaging and refurbishing of bicycles for re-use. Their work includes “filling the community need for a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment for riding bikes, working on bikes, community engagement and advocacy of safe and sustainable transportation.” For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
