East Granby Library Author Talk is Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.

The East Granby Public Library is hosting Connecticut author Janet Barrett on Thursday, October 9th at 7pm. She will discuss her book: They Called Her Reckless.

The book tells the tell of a real-life hero, ‘Reckless,’ a war horse who helped the Marines of the Fifth Regiment’s Recoilless Rifle Platoon. Reckless, the courageous and indomitable warhorse, stood with her friends for two years during the Korean War, saving many lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her.

The East Granby Public Library is located at 24 Center St, East Granby, CT. Call (860) 653-3002 for more information.

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