Local History: An Evening with Library Director John Chidester on 02/18/2026

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Local History: An Evening with Library Director John ChidesterDate: 02/18/2026Time: 06:30 pm-07:30 pmLocation: Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry Street, Mount VernonOrganizer: Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox CountyCost: FreeContact and more info:mvknoxpubliclibrary@gmail.comhttps://www.knox.netAbout the event:Fifty years ago, a young librarian came to work at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. He never left. Join us to commemorate John Chidester’s five decades at the Library as he reflects on his time as its Director, shares anecdotes about his life and career, and considers how the institution and our community have changed over time. If it comes up, he may even reveal his favorite Beatle.