Books in the Wild   /     Episode 13: The Grey Lady of Willard Library

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Willard Library is the oldest library in Evansville, IN, established in 1885. There have been reports of apparitions and poltergeist activity from patrons and employees of the library since 1937 that continue to this day. In this episode we will discuss the history of the library and talk with Library Director Greg Hager about some history, legends, and first hand spooky accounts

Subtitle
The history and haunting of Willard Library in Evansv
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Publishing date
2020-10-12 11:00
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https://www.booksinthewild.com/episodes/willardlibrary
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Hello, welcome to Books in the Wild, the podcast about book arts and book history. It has been quite awhile since our last episode, but we are back just in time for Halloween! Today we have a special spooky episode about a famously haunted library.  So get cozy in your favorite chair, turn off the lights, and get ready to hear the tale of the Grey Lady of Willard Library.

Willard Library is the oldest library in Indiana, established in 1885. There have been reports of apparitions and poltergeist activity from patrons and employees of the library since 1937, and continue to this day. Today we will discuss the history of the library and hear from some first-hand reports from Library Director Greg Hager.

Links:

Willard Library

Ghost Cams at Willard Library

Books in the Wild

Coyote Bones Press

Episode Transcript