Eliot Kleinbert, noted author and lecturer, will speak May 11, 11 am, at the Ocala Public Library, Classroom C. His topic is “War in Paradise: World War 2 in Florida.” The event is free to the public, free parking adjacent to the library.
Kleinberg, retired journalist for The Palm Beach Post, brings to light the impact of World War II on the Sunshine State. From U-Boat attacks off of Florida’s coast to sprawling military bases, hear how a world at war transformed a sleepy southern state into one of the nation’s hotspots. Florida would never be the same! For more information on Eliot Kleinberg please go to www.ekfla.com
Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. Classroom C. Headquarters-Ocala Public Library for more information please contact Sheryl Creech at 352-789-7276.
Funding for this program was sponsored in part by Florida Humanities with funds from the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the aforementioned entities.
Free lecture, free parking, books available for signing/purchase. Classroom C, 11 am to 12 pm, doors open 10:30
Phone: (352) 798-7276
Email: Sherylbear48@aol.com
2024/05/11 - 2024/05/11
Additional time info:
Author will be signing books post lecture.
Ocala Public Library Main Branch
2720 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470
Handicapped accessible