The Emporia Public Library is starting its 150th Anniversary speaker series this fall.
The first two speakers will be Dennis Garcia, giving a presentation on his book “Marine, Public Servant, Kansan: The Life of Ernest Garcia” and professional storyteller Pippa White will be doing a program titled “Women Who Change the World” on Sept. 13. Library Director Robin Newell talks about why this program is important to the library.
Garcia’s performance will be at 6 pm Monday at the library’s large meeting room. White will perform at noon Sept. 13 at the Arts Center. Her appearance is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Library, so tickets are $10 and include lunch. RSVPs are needed by calling 340-6451.
The rest of the speakers will include Doctor Jeff Smith portraying Andrew Carnegie on October 19 and Debra Divine doing a presentation over quilts on November 16.
For more information on the speaker series as well as future events, visit the Emporia Public Library Facebook page or call the library at 340-6462
