As a thank you to all of our Friends members, we are hosting the Friends of MHL Annual Meeting with special guest, author and historian Carol Cohen for a look into the life of Eleanor Roosevelt.

The Friends of Memorial Hall Library will hold a brief business meeting starting at 6:45pm. All Friends members are encouraged to attend to hear a recap of the past year and to vote for the Board of Directors and Officers.

At 7:00pm we will host a special program featuring Carol Cohen portraying Eleanor Roosevelt and sharing with us about Victory Gardens. 

During World War II, Eleanor Roosevelt planted an iconic “Victory Garden” on the White House Lawn and encouraged other Americans to do the same. Using first-person narrative, learn about Eleanor Roosevelt's humanitarian efforts, as well her recognition of those who took a major role in feeding America during World War II. The program also includes an informative PowerPoint presentation outlining the place of Victory Gardens in American history and their relevance in today’s world.

Carol Cohen is a published historian, playwright, and owner of an educational consulting company. Carol is the author of Begin with a Box: A Hands On Resource for Teaching and Learning with Empress Publishers and is presently working on a book called Lessons with Eleanor Roosevelt.