Pink Pony Peril, Trailblazing Women and Honest Abe

Pamela VandenBerg tells an interesting story from Newaygo's past

Charlie McLravy's books take place in our favorite state

An Abe experience arrives when Kevin Wood captures the man and his times.

A Tripleheader from Fremont Area District Library  at  This month's Live @ the Library

One of the coolest ongoing programs around is the Live @  the Library series the folks at the FADL have been serving up to a grateful community. Authors, artists, historians, story tellers, musicians and more have delivered on helping to educate, entertain and enlighten attendees.
This month the library tosses out a threesome of events and each seems  destined  to provide some lively post  session  dialogue.

Political Lincoln: Honest Abe on Campaigns & Elections on Thursday, Sep. 5th at 7:00 p.m. For ages 12-adults. Mr. Lincoln describes his many interesting campaign and election experiences over a long and eventful career, during a time of political intrigue and tumult when the very destiny of our nation was at stake. Mr. Lincoln is portrayed by Kevin Wood, a professional Lincoln presenter who bears a remarkable resemblance to "the Great Emancipator" and who is extremely knowledgeable about his life and times.

Pamela VandenBerg Presents: Becker vs. Carter on Tuesday, Sep. 17th at 7:00 p.m. How Isabelle Becker and Carrie Carter Redefined Education in Newaygo County. Learn about the story of two local women who competed for Newaygo County Commissioner of Schools in 1903, and again in 1915. These trailblazing women not only won this elected position but substantially improved education in local schools, all before the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment giving all women the right to vote! Pamela VandenBerg is a local historian who specializes in Women's History and began her career as both a volunteer and employee of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids.

Charlie McLravy Presents: The Pink Pony on Monday, Sep. 23rd  at 7:00 p.m. Charlie McLravy is the author of the highly acclaimed five (soon to be six) book Burr Lafayette legal thriller series. The Pink Pony, the first book in the series, recently won first prize in the Global Book Awards. It takes place on Mackinac Island and all of the books in the series are pure Michigan. Books will be available for purchase at this event.

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