Stay informed with our popular and informative Speaker Series!

Our adventures in learning in 2023 will include topics such as environmental preservation, local history, architecture and sports as well as a presentation of poetry and short stories by local authors. Please join us as we continue to expand our horizons!

Here’s the Winter 2023 line-up:

1. Sunday, February 19 : Dr. Russ McKelway "The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center: Progress and Promise".

2. Sunday, February 26 : Wendell Hawken "A Modern American Poetry Sampler".

3. Sunday, March 5 : Keith Patterson "90% Half True - A Collection of Short Stories".

4. Sunday, March 12: Maral S. Kalbian "Clarke County, Virginia: History Through Architecture". (NEW 4PM TALK NOW AVAILABLE! Please call 540-837-1856 to confirm. Book signing afterwards.)

5. Sunday, March 19: Len Shapiro "Tales From a Wandering Sports Writer".

6. Sunday, March 26: October Greenfield "Piedmont Environmental Council's Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative".

• All talks begin at 6:00 pm and last approximately one hour, including time for questions and comments from the audience.
• Cash or check accepted at the door/please call the office in advance for reservations.
• Refreshments served half hour prior.
• Book signings take place after the talks.