This week, the Traveling Librraian will take us on a journey to the rugged southwest corner of England. Cornwall is smaller than Rhode Island, but packed with historic castles and country homes, charming fishing villages, and dramatic rocky coastline perfect for hiking. In the middle is atmospheric Bodmin Moor, full of legends, prehistoric sites, and windswept landscapes.

About the speaker: Jeff Klapes has been Head of Reference Services at Wakefield’s Beebe Library for 26 years, where he is also known as the “Traveling Librarian”. Having visited more than 50 countries and five continents over the years, he does frequent armchair travel presentations showcasing the history and culture of various places, using photography to capture people, scenery, and local details. From Iceland to Namibia, Laos to Oman, Jeff has visited many off-the-beaten path places, as well as more popular ports of call. And of course, as a librarian, he also reads voraciously about his destinations to learn about their culture, history, politics, literature, nature, and cuisine.

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