Friends of the Calhoun County Library Annual Meeting Meet Author Tom Poland

            The Friends of the Calhoun County Library will welcome acclaimed South Carolina author Tom Poland as the featured speaker at their annual member meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The event, held in the library’s Purple Martin Room, is free and open to the public.

            Poland, a prolific writer whose work explores the culture, history, and natural landscapes of the South, is widely recognized for his contributions to regional literature. He is the recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, and the author of more than a dozen books. His work frequently appears in magazines, newspapers, and public talks across the Southeast.

            His presentation, “Carolina Bays: Wild, Mysterious, and Majestic Landforms,” is sponsored by the South Carolina Humanities Speakers Bureau. The talk draws from the book he co‑authored with photographer Robert C. Clark, a richly illustrated exploration of the enigmatic, elliptical depressions scattered across the Carolinas and Georgia. Poland’s storytelling blends science, history, and personal observation, offering audiences an accessible look at one of the region’s most intriguing natural features.  

            The evening will begin with a reception at 5 PM., followed by the Friends of the Library annual business meeting at 5:30 PM. Poland’s presentation will start at 6 PM.

            The Friends of the Calhoun County Library invite community members, readers, and anyone interested in Southern landscapes to attend this special event.