Avon Library To Look At Middle East At Saturday Event

Avon Free Public Library

AVON, CT — Israel's ongoing war following the terrorist attacks by Hamas more than a month ago is still dominating world news.

On Saturday, the Avon Free Public Library is hosting a special forum that takes a look at that part of the world and its impact historically.

The library is presenting an in-person event called "The Middle East: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow."

It will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the library, which is located at 281 Country Club Road, Avon.

"Join us for an in-person presentation about the Middle East, co-sponsored by the Avon Library and CT Chapter of the United Nations," wrote the library.

"Although much of the Middle East is arid and seemingly barren, millions of people have made it their home since humans first walked out of Africa thousands of years ago."

Hosting the event is Hamish Lutris, a scholar with a lifetime interest of the Middle East.

Lutris is an associate professor of history, political science and geography at Capital Community College in Hartford.

For more information please contact the Avon Free Public Library's Adult Services Reference Desk at avonref@avonctlibrary.info or call 860-673-9712, ext. 7203.

For more information on the program, click on this link.