Retired Air Force Col. Greg Eanes, of Crewe, will be the guest speaker at the Crewe Public Library on Friday, May 13, from 7- 8 p.m.

Eanes, who has written a number of well-received books on the American Civil War, will talk in depth about the books and his experiences as an author. The event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Friends of the Crewe Public Library. Call (434) 645-8688 for library hours.