Author, Craig Johnson, to speak at CSC
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire mystery series, will visit Chadron and three other communities in western Nebraska this September as part of a regional author tour hosted by the Western Library System (WLS).
The Longmire mystery series inspired the Netflix series, Longmire. Johnson’s presentation, The Man from Ucross: Population 26, will offer insights into his writing. The presentation at CSC will be Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase Longmire books and merchandise, have books signed, and connect with fellow fans.
Johnson, who lives in Ucross, Wyoming, is the 2025 recipient of the Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Contributions to Western Literature.
The tour brings a nationally recognized author to rural Nebraska communities, providing unique access to literary programming. All events are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.
“We’re excited to bring an author of Craig Johnson’s caliber to western Nebraska,” said Becky Henkel, WLS Board Member and Bayard Public Library Director. “This tour gives our communities a special opportunity to engage with literature and meet a bestselling author in person.”
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