Local Poet to Visit Grand Island Public Library


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Grand Island, Neb. — Local poet and Grand Island resident Alice Torpin will be visiting the Grand Island Public Library to present a poetry reading with a book signing to follow.

The event will take place on Sunday, September 15 at 2 p.m. in Meeting Room BC of the library. Torpin will share her poetry and memories of growing up in a family of 13. With poems such as "Mama's Old Wood Burning Cook Stove," "A Secret with God" and "The Old Place Home," she is sure to bring back memories for listeners as well.

The Grand Island Public Library serves both residents of the City of Grand Island and Hall County. Anyone who lives in or owns property anywhere within Hall County may apply for a library card at no cost. You can keep up-to-date with all library happenings and hours online at https://www.gilibrary.org, Facebook and Instagram. You can also access your library account, search the catalog and discover our digital collections at https://gilibrary.tlcdelivers.com.

For more information, please contact Reference & Collections Services Librarian Shaun Klee at shaunk@gilibrary.org<mailto:shaunk@gilibrary.org> or by calling (308) 385-5333, Ext. 106.