Meet Henry David Thoreau At Warminster Library

WARMINSTER, PA —Poet and Philosopher Henry David Thoreau may have lived in Walden Woods, but he will be spending some time this weekend at the Warminster Township Free Library.

The library is holding a historical reenactment of Thoreau as portrayed by David Barto.

Attendees can enjoy a Saturday afternoon with a hot cup of tea, a biscuit, and a visit with Thoreau, a literary figure best known for his book "Walden," which reflected upon simple living in a natural setting around Walden Pond in Massachusetts.

Barto has performed as Thoreau hundreds of times, including every summer for 12 years at Thoreau's famous home at Walden Pond, said Peter Lehu, the Warminster library's director.

Thoreau will speak about his upbringing, love of nature, experiences at Walden Pond, and his views on civil disobedience, among other aspects of his life, Lehu said.

The event takes place Saturday from 2-3:30 p.m. in the large meeting room of the library at 1076 Emma Lane.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the library's Information Service Desk (cash only) through advanced sales and at the door.