Arts & Entertainment

Authors to Share Experiences 'Off the Grid' at Peters Township Public Library

The Carns are living a 21st century success story of zero waste, total recycling and inventiveness.

The GO GREEN Club at Peters Township Public Library will host Ted and Kathy Carns, local authors of “Off On Our Own: Living Off-Grid in Comfortable Independence.” 

The Carns are living a 21st century success story of zero waste, total recycling and inventiveness.

Their five-acre home in western Pennsylvania is showcase of self-reliant living.

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They have all the comforts of modern life—from a flat-screen TV to morning smoothies from their solar-powered blender.

Learn more about the Carns’ 36-year evolution of an off grid, self sufficient, sustainable lifestyle by visiting their website

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Their recently published book, “Off On Our Own,” will be available for sale there will be a signing after the program.

Register for this program by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org, by visiting the library's circulation desk or by calling 724-941-9430.

The Peters Township Public Library GO Green Club meets on the third Monday each month in the second-floor conference room of the library. For more information, email the club at ptplgogreenclub@gmail.com .


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