Dudley's on Short
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James B. Wells Author Talk at Central Library
On Veterans Day, author James B. Wells talks about his memoir Because, on searching for the truth about his father's death as a CIA Air America pilot.
The details that matter
- Selected date
- Wednesday, November 11
6 pm – 7:30 pmEastern Time
- Where
- Central Library
140 East Main StreetGet directions - Admission
- Confirm admission with the library
- Registration
- Registration not required
- Who to ask
Questions about this event go to the organizer, Lexington Public Library. Ask them through the official event page.
From the official source
Last checked October 27, 2026.
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Before you go
Check the library's event page for updates and room details before leaving.
About this event
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm in the Farish Theater at Central Library, 140 East Main Street. The Kentucky Room hosts it as a special Veterans Day event. Wells is a retired Eastern Kentucky University criminology professor; a signing follows, with books sold by A Likely Story bookstore. The library lists it for adults.
Before you book
- Registration
- Not requiredThe library suggests registering.From events.lexpublib.org, checked October 27, 2026
Good to know
Only what the organizer or the venue states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide
- Dogs
- Not stated.
- Strollers
- Not stated.
- Wheelchair access
- At Central Library: Wheelchair access stated.“Courtesy Wheelchair available, ask at Accounts desk on 1st floor.”The library's branch accessibility page also lists accessible parking on each garage level, two elevators to all six levels, powered entrance doors and an accessible stall in each restroom.From lexpublib.org, checked October 27, 2026
- Sensory supports
- Not stated.
Access details we have checked
At Central Library, only what the venue's own pages say. Anything not listed here has not been checked, so ask the venue about it.
- Accessible parking
- OfferedAccessible spaces on each garage level, to the left of the elevator bays. There is no direct way into the library from the garage: turn right out of the garage elevator bay to the Phoenix Park entrance.From lexpublib.org, checked October 21, 2026
- Elevator
- OfferedTwo elevators serve all six levels, from the Lower Level to the 5th floor.From lexpublib.org, checked October 21, 2026
- Accessible restroom
- OfferedEach restroom has an accessible stall with hand rails.From lexpublib.org, checked October 21, 2026
- Wheelchair loan
- OfferedA courtesy wheelchair. Ask at the Accounts desk on the 1st floor.From lexpublib.org, checked October 21, 2026
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