On Sept. 29, the Middendorf-Kredell Library, located in O’Fallon, MO, will be hosting the ‘Know Your Government!’ event. For this event, Lindenwood University’s Political Science professor and political analyst, Joseph Cernik, will be speaking.

The event is designed to reach out to adults and help them understand the roles and functions of the United States government, as an election is right around the corner this November. Anyone is able to attend the event, but openings are limited. To sign-up, there is an online registration process. The event will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will take place in the MK Meeting Room A.

“I hope to spread an important perspective on government,” Cernik said. “During my 38 years of teaching, I’ve learned of the need for anyone and everyone to be enlightened on the subject. I received a phone call from the O’Fallon library district a little while back, and I’m ready to talk about government in different ways.”

According to Cernik, when people seek ways to become educated, they get results. These events could provide that opportunity.

“Government is very interesting,” government teacher Chip Crow said. “It’s something that everyone needs to understand. Students need to learn how it works since they’ll soon be able to vote and make decisions that impact our country. This upcoming election is a mess, something I’ve never seen before. I think people need to do research because government can be the most important facet of life.”

Crow has the opportunity to shed light to the next generation of voters to help them make more educated decisions when faced with the challenges of civil duty.

“I haven’t had the opportunity to attend any events pertaining to government,” senior Fionna Pillow said. “I will be voting in the upcoming election, so doing research on the matter wouldn’t be a bad idea. I don’t feel prepared yet to make any major decisions about who I do and don’t like.”