Program at library in Lansing will examine WWII homefront

Historian and author Michael Eckers will present the program “World War II: The Homefront” at Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26. Eckers has written about America’s history and military for more than 50 years. He brings an engaging style of presentation, combining serious learning with enjoyable anecdotes.

This program will focus on the personal and nationwide fight against a common enemy through the resource rationing, recycling, scientific and industrial innovation and financial contributions made by Americans during WWII. Available at the presentation along with his other writings, Eckers’s latest book - the novel “Five for Freedom” - tells of a young war correspondent searching for his four high school basketball teammates. All are serving in different military branches during WWII, scattered around the world.

The library is located at 515 Main Street in Lansing. For more information contact 563-538-4693.