Adults are invited to attend Women Writing an Ozarks Story at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, in the Library Center auditorium, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.

From May Kennedy McCord's columns and radio broadcasts to Marge Lyon's famous novels about rural Missouri, Ozarks women have long created a literature of the region and shared its stories. Ozarks Alive's Kaitlyn McConnell will delve into the impact of these influential women and their contributions to the Ozarks' collective narrative.

This program is a Preserving the Ozarks event. Explore the people, places and events that shaped the region — and how their stories live on today. Visit thelibrary.org/preserve or call 417-882-0714 for more information about this and other free programs.