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An Evening with Author Lee Martin: “The Evening Shades”

Olney Library Staff2025-03-17T11:09:28-06:00

An Evening with Author Lee Martin: “The Evening Shades”

📅 Date: April 30, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Olney Library

Join us at Olney Library for a special evening with award-winning author Lee Martin, as he discusses his latest novel, The Evening Shades. Known for his masterful storytelling and deeply compelling characters, Martin will share insights into his writing process, the themes behind his newest work, and the inspiration that drives his craft.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering his work for the first time, this is a unique opportunity to engage with a celebrated author, ask questions, and immerse yourself in the world of literature. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow book lovers and explore the art of storytelling in an intimate library setting.

Free and open to the public. Arrive early to secure your spot!

Robert Ridgway: Can A Hobby Help Save Our Planet?

2023-03-17T15:44:50-06:00

Robert Ridgway: Can A Hobby Help Save Our Planet?

Join a local hero for an exciting night of adventure stories this Wednesday, April 19th! Ridgway was born in Mt Carmel in 1850, and he retired to Olney after his career at the Smithsonian Institution. Illinois’ most pre-eminent bird man will recall the history of the Illinois Audubon Society and the evolution of bird watching as it grew from a hobby to a scientific discipline. Hear stories that celebrate the legacy of bird watchers, namely, creating a cadre of citizen scientists, encouraging the next generation of conservationists, and protecting habitat for future generations.

Storyteller and Author Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays Robert Ridgway, telling the story of his journey across the western wilderness in 1868, when he was still a teenager, and his life-long work at the Smithsonian Institution.

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