Come learn about the History of the Wizard of OZ with Laura Keyes! A NP Library virtual event!
May 16, 2023The Newburyport Public Library is hosting a virtual event on Tuesday, May 23rd at
7:00 pm!
Come learn about the History of the Wizard of OZ with Laura Keyes.
Virtual registration is required. Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic
images, adventures, and heartfelt memories. So many of us can recite the plot of the
famous story, but how many of us really know what went into creating it? What influences
did L. Frank Baum have in his life as he created what is widely acknowledged as
America’s First Fairytale? Librarian Laura Keyes will separate fact from fiction as she
shares the fantastic story of this amazing man, who created The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Mrs. Keyes will be delighting audiences with her illustrated lecture on May 23rd at 7:00
pm.
Laura Keyes portrayed Dorothy Gale in a school production of The Wizard of Oz when
she was in 5th grade. She enjoys researching literary symbolism and is contracted to
write a book on that subject. Laura was invited to speak at The Yellow Brick Road at the
21st Century Conference. Laura is currently the Director of the Dunlap Public Library
District in Central Illinois.
Virtual registration is required. This event is intended for adults. Register on our
website or by calling 978-465-4428. If you sign up and cannot make it, please call
the library at 978-465-4428 to cancel.
