Join us when author Maria Gitin talks about the summer of 1965 when she volunteered to canvas for Black voters in rural Wilcox County, Alabama. Her book, This Bright Light of Ours, records the events of that harrowing summer and highlights the unheard voices of grassroots Freedom Fighters who formed the backbone of the Civil Rights movement. Ms. Gitin augments …

Families are invited to a special story time with local children’s author Julie Costa Langley, who will read her latest book, “The Hat in the Closet,” the story of a little girl who learns not everything related to Halloween is scary. Stay for fun and games in our Spook-tacular where kids and parents enjoy food, activities, and more!