Speaker @ the Center - James Everett Kibler, Jr. - November 9, 2017

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Join us for November's author talk and book signing: Taking Root: The Nature Writing of William and Adam Summer of Pomaria by James Everett Kibler, Jr. Written across two decades, this collection of essays by the Summer brothers offer an impressive environmental ethic. Sustainability and long-term goals were key to their philosophy.

  • Date:Thursday, November 9, 2017
  • Time:12:00PM - 1:00PM
  • Where: South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate Street, Columbia

Speaker @ the Center is FREE and open to the public; however, we ask that you register to ensure a seat.

Please visit our map & directions page or call 803-734-8666 for parking information.

For more information about Speaker @ the Center, please visit ReadSC.org. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, please contact Andersen Cook, Statewide Initiatives Coordinator at 803-545-4432 or acook@statelibrary.sc.gov.

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