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2025 McMurtry Lecture featuring Steve Inskeep

Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America

One County, One Book aims to unite people of all ages and backgrounds through programs, book clubs, and a community discussion with the author himself. Watch virtually here: acpl.info/streamocob

From journalist and historian Steve Inskeep, a compelling and nuanced exploration of the political acumen of Abraham Lincoln via sixteen encounters before and during his presidency, brining to light not only the strategy of a great politician who inherited a country divided, but lessons for our own disorderly present. 

Event is Sold Out! Alternate Viewing Options for Non-Ticket Holders:

Theater Standby 

Guests who do not have tickets can choose to wait in the Standby Line which opens at 6:30PM. At 6:50, those in Standby will be released to the Theater to fill remaining seats. There is no guarantee that a Thater seat will be available for guests in Standby.

Overflow Seating

An Overflow Room, which opens at 6:30PM, is available in Meeting Room A/B/C for guests who do not have Theater tickets. This is provided on a first-come/first-served basis. The Overflow Room will feature a live feed of the event.

Watch Virtually

Steam the event by visiting acpl.info/streamocob

This program is intended for adults. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible-we'd love to help.  

Presented by the Friends of the Lincoln Collection, the ACPL Foundation, and the ACPL Friends of the Library.