Interested in learning more about some local history?
Learn about a prolific swindler and arsonist who was chased out of 3 towns in as many countries, made a fortune selling prayers at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, inspired a character in James Joyce's Ulysses, bought a town, and made himself the closest thing that Lake County has ever seen to a king before a spectacular downfall. Librarian and history student Eddie Kristan presents an infamous and incredible tale of local fact mixed with lore and legend. Registration required PER attendee.
Please call to let us know if you need to cancel your registration as seats are limited. Thank you!
Founded in 1973, the award-winning Warren-Newport Public Library serves a population of approximately 60,000 within a 55-square mile area. The library offers books, movies, and music in the collections and engaging programs for all ages. WNPL also provides many educational and entertaining online resources, including ebooks, eaudiobooks, streaming media and research databases.