The Civil War and the Ties to Iowa — Local Author Michael Eckers – Join us on Tuesday, April 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to hear from local author Michael Eckers.

Eckers has studied the history of America and our military for more than 50 years. He is retired from Federal service including four years in the U S Navy during the Vietnam era. Michael now resides in Webster City; for most of the past decade, he has traveled the country, speaking and writing. He is an active supporter of numerous historical and veteran groups in the Midwest.

He has written three books on the American Civil War. Wisconsin Iron is a novel about a young man in the Iron Brigade while The Boys of Wasioja is a non-fiction work chronicling the experiences of Company C of the Second Minnesota Infantry from Dodge County. Northern Colors is the Civil War segment of a series which will chronicle the generations of a family from the American Revolution through today’s War on Terror. Colors in the Earth is the story of a Minnesota doughboy and an American nurse in France during The Great War. Another in this series is Colors in the Air; the tale of a young bombardier in the

U S Eighth Air Force and his new bride. The two must test their love through the separation and carnage of World War II. The “Colors” series are based on Michael’s own family ancestry. He is currently working on Sunset Colors; about the end of the Indian Wars and the Spanish-American conflict in Cuba.

His newest project, entitled Five For Freedom; is a story of a young war correspondent searching for his four high school basketball team mates from Iowa. All are serving in different military branches during The Second World War, scattered around the world.

Adult DIY — Kendall Young Library will be having Adult DIY on Tuesday, April 23, from 5:30-7 p.m. We will be making personalized canvas bags. This customizable bag is perfect for a trip to the library or an outing with friends! Bring a friend and join us for a fun craft time! It is a Free Event and no sign-up is required.

Rosie the Riveters of Iowa — Author Linda Betsinger McCann – Thursday, April 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Kendall Young Library will be hosting Linda Betsinger McCann, the author of Rosie the Riveters of Iowa. Linda will be sharing the fascinating memories of the 35 women who worked as Rosie’s during World War II.