Keeneland Library's popular Lecture Series continues this summer with public events that celebrate recently published works about Thoroughbred racing whose authors conducted research at the facility. They are:
- May 21: Diane Crump and Mark Shrager will discuss Diane Crump: A Horse-racing Pioneer's Life in the Saddle
- June 18: Celebrating 25 Years: An Evening with The Saratoga Special
- July 16: Andy Plattner will talk about Stymie
- Aug. 20: Catharine Melin-Moser will discuss When Montana Outraced the East: The Rise of Western Thoroughbreds 1886-1900
All events will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET at the Keeneland Library. Each program will be followed by a reception and book signing, and a limited number of books will be available for purchase.
To purchase tickets, please visit Keeneland.com/library or call 859 254-3412.
"Our exciting 2025 series lineup continues with wide-ranging event guests and topics, two Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award-winning authors, three Eclipse Award-winning Turf writers, and two big anniversaries: Diane Crump's historic ride in the 1970 Kentucky Derby and The Saratoga Special's 25th year capturing racing's greatest moments in upstate New York," Keeneland Library Director Roda Ferraro said. "There is something in the series schedule for everyone, and we are pleased to offer our patrons four great evenings this summer."
Partial proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Keeneland Library Foundation, which supports the Library's preservation, education and outreach projects. In 2024, Keeneland Library engaged with more than 81,000 community members, industry stakeholders and racing fans from across the U.S. and 30 countries through its free exhibits and youth and adult education and outreach programs.
For more information about Keeneland Library and how you can support its preservation and outreach efforts, visit Keeneland.com/library.
