From 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, browse handpicked summer reads at our pop-up book booth, hosted by Cheryl Langley, Manager of The Book Nook—the largest used bookstore in Peoria, with 140,000+ books in stock.
For this event, Cheryl will bring a curated collection of romance and mystery books set around summer and the beach—perfect for lighthearted reading with a touch of suspense!
Starting at 1 PM, our featured performer, Barry Cloyd, will bring Sandburg’s legacy to life through music, poetry, and storytelling.
Barry has developed a deep fascination with Sandburg—not just as a poet, but also as a musician and folk musicologist. His program, Carl Sandburg: Poet of the People, weaves together:
Sandburg’s stunning free verse poetry and prose
Stories of Abraham Lincoln, drawn from Sandburg’s acclaimed biographies
Traditional American folk songs that Sandburg helped preserve
Barry’s original compositions inspired by Sandburg’s themes
This unique performance will entertain, educate, and provide a deeper insight into Sandburg's vision of America, its people, and its history.
Time: Lunch Served at 11:30 AM, lecture begins at 1pm
Location: Peoria Women’s Club, 301 NE Madison St, Peoria, IL
Registration closes on June 16th!
Program Cost: $22.00
Caterer: (MENU COMING SOON!)
For more details on upcoming events, contact Connie Knoblauch at 309-231-0250 or social@peoriawomensclub.com
