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At 66, Dierdre Wolownick became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite. In her book "The Sharp End of Life: A Mother's Story," she shares her climbing achievement that redefined her life.
Dierdre Wolownick started as an educator and writer of foreign language learning books. After years of struggle in her marriage and her ultimate divorce, Dierdre found inspiration in her now-adult children's passions, as well as new depths within herself. At her daughter Stasia's urging, she took up running at age 54 and soon completed several marathons. Then at age 58, her son (world-record rock climber Alex Honnold) led her on her first rock climbs. A world of friendship and support suddenly opened up to her within the climbing "tribe," culminating in her record-setting ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite at age 66 with her son. Her autobiography "The Sharp End of Life: A Mother's Story," take a deep dive into Dierdre's life from confused young wife and busy but lonely mother to confident middle-aged athlete, bringing the reader along as she finds new strength, happiness, and community in the outdoors--and a life of learning, acceptance, and spirit.
Free admission & open to the public. Seating is first come, first served and may be limited. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation. For more information, please call 702.507.3458.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Community Events | Books, Poetry & Writing |
| Mon, May 12 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, May 13 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, May 14 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 15 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, May 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 17 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Originally opening in 1966 as a three-room library within the Airport Annex building, the Clark County Library moved in 1967 to a storefront. In 1971, the library moved again to its current location using deeded land from the County and with money awarded by the Max C. Fleishman Foundation. The building went on to have two remodels: one completed in 1986, and the second completed in 1994, which resulted in the three-story, 120,000-square-foot building it is today. This redesign notably included a 399-seat theater and an 80-seat black box theater/dance studio. The Library District also added the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, which provides a place for teens to explore and master new technologies and digital skills.
