Events include a photography exhibit, film screenings, and workshops
Toledo Library customers are invited to experience Main Library in unique and exciting ways as part of its new events series, “Main Library Takeover.” Local partners are invited to "takeover" the iconic downtown Toledo building’s spaces, offering organizations new and different opportunities to connect with the community. Running Wild Media, a film production company that specializes in wildlife, science expedition, and conservation filmmaking, is the first local partner to participate in the series.
“The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is the first place people go when they want to broaden their horizons,” said Kathy Selking, the Library’s director of development, affinity, and events. “Our Main Library Takeover series was developed with that in mind and why we are excited to kick off the series with Running Wild Media, who share compelling, visual stories of conservation and adventure from their travels both near and far.”
The Running Wild Media takeover begins with a special photography exhibit in Main Library’s gallery space. The exhibit highlights extraordinary wildlife from around the world and their intriguing conservation stories through captivating visuals and powerful interpretation. A special presentation and Q&A with Running Wild Media founders Alex Goetz and Justin Grubb will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, followed by the public opening of the exhibit at 7 p.m. The exhibit will be on view through Monday, Feb. 28, 2022.
Running Wild Media will also present several hands-on workshops in Main Library’s Creativity Lab, film screenings in McMaster Center, and a virtual book group discussion throughout January and February. These programs are free to the public and some require advanced registration.
Introduction to Wildlife Photography (Sa) Jan. 15 | 10 a.m.–noon, Main Library Creativity Lab Age Group: Kids (6–10), Teens (11–17), and Adults (18+) Basic settings and equipment needed for wildlife photography will be reviewed, as well as techniques to get the best photographs. This workshop can be done with cell phones. Registration is required and can be completed online at events.toledolibrary.org. Limited to 30 participants.
Converting Photography Into Videography (Sa) Jan. 15 | 2–4 p.m., Main Library Creativity Lab Age Group: Kids (6–10), Teens (11–17), and Adults (18+) This workshop introduces the differences between taking videos and photos of wildlife. Explore the settings, techniques, and equipment necessary in order to record eye catching wildlife videos. Registration is required and can be completed online at events.toledolibrary.org. Limited to 30 participants.
"Saving Birds, Uniting People" with Guest Photographer Christy Frank (Th) Jan. 20 | 6-7:30 p.m., Main Library McMaster Center and Lobby Age Group: All Ages Why did the arrival of two tiny birds cause such a flurry of excitement in Ohio this year? Why did over 100 people rally together to protect them? Experience the heartwarming and adventurous story of Piping Plovers Nish and Nelly, along with the humans discovering their own lives changing from the experience in a visual presentation by conservation photographer, filmmaker, and writer Christy Frank.
Running Wild Book Discussion with Alex Goetz and Justin Grubb: "Where the Deer and the Antelope Play" by Nick Offerman (M) Jan. 24 | 7–8 p.m., Zoom Age Group: Adults (18+) A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fueled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman. Registration is required and can be completed online at events.toledolibrary.org.
Short Film Showcase with Running Wild Media (Th) Jan. 27 | 6-7:30 p.m., Main Library McMaster Center and Lobby Age Group: All Ages Wildlife filmmakers Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz of Running Wild Media discuss their storytelling careers while recounting weird and wild experiences, and the challenges telling conservation messages.
Introduction to Wildlife Photography (Sa) Jan. 29 | 10 a.m.–noon, Main Library Creativity Lab Age Group: Kids (6–10), Teens (11–17), and Adults (18+) Basic settings and equipment needed for wildlife photography will be reviewed, as well as techniques to get the best photographs. This workshop can be done with cell phones. Registration is required and can be completed online at events.toledolibrary.org. Limited to 30 participants.
Using Media to Interpret the Natural World (Sa) Jan. 29 | 2–3 p.m., Main Library Creativity Lab Age Group: Kids (6–10), Teens (11–17), and Adults (18+) This workshop is for individuals interested in learning about storytelling and how to use videos and images in a way to tell a unique story about the wildlife they are seeing. Registration is required and can be completed online at events.toledolibrary.org. Limited to 30 participants.
"Resilience: Story of the American Red Wolf" (Th) Feb. 3 | 6-7:30 p.m., Main Library McMaster Center and Lobby Age Group: All Ages Off the coast of North Carolina remains the last wild population of the red wolves in the world. An animal so secretive, many people are unaware that it even exists. Due to their low numbers in the wild, biologists must work quickly to protect this species from a second extinction in the wild.
For more information about the Main Library Takeover series, please visit toledolibrary.org/library-takeovers.
About Running Wild Media Running Wild Media is a film production company that specializes in wildlife, science, expedition and conservation filmmaking. Utilizing their backgrounds and expertise in conservation biology, international travel and filmmaking, they have traveled the world filming and creating content that tell stories of conservation and adventure. Their passion for storytelling is immense and drives us to create impactful conservation projects through media and communications. They believe the life beyond the film is just as important as the film itself and dedicate their expertise in educational programing to create impact campaigns and programs to promote behavior change where it matters.
Justin Grubb Director and Partner Justin Grubb is a filmmaker, photographer, published writer, naturalist, and co-founder of Running Wild Media. Justin earned his B.Sc. in Biology at Bowling Green State University and is currently earning his Masters of Biology at Miami University. With years of international wildlife field research and formal/informal teaching experience, Justin combines these two fields with media to enhance science communication. Justin’s love for nature and passion for the outdoors has brought him to some of the most extreme habitats on earth to film critically endangered wildlife. He is a 2017 Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leader, a Nat Geo Wild "Wild to Inspire" award-winning filmmaker and member of the Explorers Club.
Alex Goetz Director and Partner Alex Goetz is a two-time Emmy nominated wildlife filmmaker and photographer, who has been recognized by National Geographic WILD as winner of the 2016 "Wild to Inspire" film competition, and is the co-founder of a production company called Running Wild Media, that specializes in wildlife and conservation filmmaking. An Ohio native whose work has been featured on Nat Geo WILD, his extensive travels have taken him from the countryside of Tasmania, to Alaska, the vibrant islands of Marshall Islands, and road-tripping around four amazing African countries filming wildlife and conservation efforts. Alex is a 2019 Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leader, 2019 NAAEE 30 under 30, TEDxToledo 2017 speaker, and a 2013 graduate from Bowling Green State University, with a degree in Film Production and Environmental Science.
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