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Junk Food and Junk News: How to Be a Healthy Consumer of Media

Dates:September 17, 2024
Meets:Tu from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location:Charleston Carnegie Public Library - Rotary Room
Cost: $0.00

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In today's world, we're bombarded with news from countless sources-websites, TV, podcasts, radio, and social media. However, not all information is reliable or unbiased. Join us for an engaging program where you'll learn to navigate the complex media landscape using the Media Bias Chart by Ad Fontes Media. Discover how to distinguish trustworthy news sources from those that might mislead you. Through a fun and relatable junk food analogy, we'll compare reliable sources to nutritious fruits and vegetables, while highlighting the dangers of consuming too much "candy" news. Equip yourself with the skills to maintain a healthy media diet and become a savvy consumer of information.

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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024

Fee: $0.00

Charleston Carnegie Public Library - Rotary Room

Rotary Room
6th Street & Van Buren Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920

From the westward-facing entrance, the Rotary Room is the first door on the left as you enter the library.

Beth Heldebrandt