O.W.L. S. - The Not So Quiet Librarian

Event Summary

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors) Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, enjoy a good meal, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! These programs are held the first Tuesday of each month. The nature program will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Jester Park Lodge. An optional luncheon follows the program at noon in which pre-registration is required. The cost of the catered lunch from the Radish is $9.00. Lunch registration is due the Friday before the program. Lunch will include: pan fried chicken, mashed potatoes and country gravy, green bean casserole, salad bread and German chocolate cake.

What state fired the shot heard round the world - the library world, that is? Iowa! Who was the man that fired that shot? Forrest Spaulding. In 1938, Forrest Spaulding wrote the Library Bill of Rights, and in Spaulding’s own words "means as much today as it did yesterday and will tomorrow." Spaulding served as director of the Des Moines Public Library from 1917 to 1919 and again from 1927 to 1952. His story, however, is bigger than Des Moines, bigger even than Iowa. Spaulding’s words and his life touched everyone who loves not just books, but freedom of expression. This one man play performed by Tom Milligan, portrays Spaulding in one with the gentle, good humor, he was known for, as well as his devotion to the library and to civil rights. Sponsored by Humanities of Iowa. Luncheon registration June 27.

Cost

Adults - $9.00

Category

Programs