AuthorsLive welcomes Congressman Jamie Raskin to Greenwich Library’s Berkley Theater on Wednesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. Sarah Lyall, a noted journalist with The New York Times, will join Raskin in a conversation around themes found in his recently published book, Unthinkable. The event will be available in-person and via livestream. A recording will be available approximately one week after the event on the Library’s YouTube channel.
On December 31, 2020, Tommy Raskin, the only son of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, took his own life. Seven days later on January 6, Congressman Raskin returned to congress to help certify the 2020 Presidential election results, when violent insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol. As our nation stood in shock and mourning following the attack, Congressman Raskin, a Constitutional law professor, was called upon to put aside his overwhelming grief—both personal and professional—and lead the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
As part of Greenwich Library’s AuthorsLive series, this event is open to all at no charge. Registration, using Greenwich Library’s online calendar is highly recommended as space is limited. Books will be available for purchase and signing through Diane’s Books. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
For your safety, all attendees will be required to show proof of full vaccination (in the form of a CDC Vaccination Card or a photo or photocopy of the card) or a negative PCR Test taken within 72 hours of the event. No one will be admitted without this documentation. Protocols may be modified as and when laws, science, and/or institutional requirements change. Capacity in the Berkley Theater is set at 100 percent for adult programs.
