The Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library invite current members and the public to join them at their Annual Meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by special guest speakers Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie at 7 PM. The Friends of TCPL are a nonprofit volunteer group dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the library. 

Authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie will discuss their recently published historical fiction novel, A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams.  From war-torn streets to the chandeliered halls of power, A Founding Mother is the unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time—one whose voice, vision, and valor still resonate powerfully today.

Stephanie Dray is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. Her award-winning work has been translated into many languages and tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. She lives in Maryland with her husband, cats and history books.

Laura Kamoie is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. She holds a doctoral degree in early American history from the College of William and Mary and published two nonfiction books on early America. Laura lives in the storied Maryland capital town of Annapolis. 

A Q+A session will follow the presentation. Light refreshments will be served. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of The Next Chapter Books and More.

There will also be an opportunity to meet representatives from Historic New England, theNational Parks Conservation Association, and Adams National Historical Park and learn more about their work preserving the historic homes and landscapes known to Abigail Adams and her Quincy neighbors.

This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the Friends of the Library webpage.