By Rubin E. Grant When author and baseball historian Doug Wedge was trying to get his first book published, he sought out a publisher in Charleston, South Carolina. But The History Press informed him that it wasn’t interested because the book wasn’t regional enough. So, Wedge turned to Texas A&M University Press to get his book “Cy Young Catcher,” co-authored by former … [Read more...]
The Holocaust in Film Series
The Library will screen the film “Karski and The Lords of Humanity” at 2 p.m. with a discussion led by Dr. Andre Millard. This event is free. The series will continue through April. For more information, visit www.eolib.org. … [Read more...]
Friends of Emmet O’Neal Book Sale
The Friends of Emmet O'Neal will host a gently-used book sale fundraiser for the library. A preview party will be held Feb. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets to the event are $25. The official sale will be open to the public Feb. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Feb. 21 from 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit www.eolib.org. … [Read more...]
February Family Night
The Library will host its monthly family night beginning with dinner at 5:30 p.m. A 6 p.m. show featuring juggling comedian Tom Foolery will follow. For more information, visit www.eolib.org. … [Read more...]
Flying the Hump
Local author Billy McDonald will give a presentation, sponsored by the Jefferson County Historical Society, on his father William C. McDonald and his experiences in World War II serving as a pilot in the Flying Tigers in China. McDonald will be releasing a book on his father's adventures, "The Flying Tigers," this spring. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a reception. For … [Read more...]