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We’re hosting a free online talk with award-winning photographer and author Jamie Beck at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 15.

Beck’s latest is An American in Provence, which recount her travels in the south of France. It’s equal parts art book, travel diary, memoir and cookbook. She shares incredible photos, helpful photography techniques, and farm-to-table recipes she learned along the way.

The talk is free to enjoy and will be hosted online. Sign up to attend here.

Explore the history and mysteries of Squire’s Castle during a free program at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at our Main Branch.

Judy MacKeigan, the historian and archivist for Cleveland Metroparks, will share the story of Feargus B. Squire and his famous castle within North Chagrin Reservation in Willoughby Hills. Squire was an executive with Standard Oil Company and former mayor of Wickliffe. His titular castle was intended as the gatekeeper’s house for a larger estate. Discover how it became a Metropark and more during MacKeigan’s talk.

The program is open to all. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up on our website or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

More local history:

• The Untold History of Mentor, Ohio
• The Shipwrecks of Lake Erie
• Kingsbury Run Torso Murders with James Badal
• Ohio Author Stephen Markley Discusses his Favorite Writers from Ohio

Kids (ages eight to 12) will enjoy Jedi Training at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, at our Main Branch.

The padawans will find a kyber crystal, make their own lightsaber, and run an obstacle with Grogu on their back. Kids are encouraged to dress as their favorite Star Wars character.

The program is free to attend. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 3.