Fall Author Event to Support Public Library

The Friends of Adair County Public Library group is sponsoring a Fall Author Event from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the First United Methodist Church located at 300 E. Washington Street. Alex George of Columbia, Mo., will be speaking. George is the acclaimed author of “A Good American” and “Setting Free the Kites.” He is also the founder and sponsor of the free-to-the-public Unbound Book Festival, which takes place each April. Cost is $5 at the door and includes pie and coffee.