ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents David Florig, Thursday, January 11, at 2 p.m. This event is free and open to all.

Maine author and curler David Florig will read from and discuss his debut novel, The Stones of Ailsa Craig. Set in present-day Belfast and 1880s Scotland, the book explores the ancient Scottish sport of curling and will appeal to fans of historical fiction and mysteries, according to a news release.

Florig grew up in South Jersey before retiring to Maine. He is the past-president of the Pine Tree Curling Club in Portland, as well as a member of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance.

This event will take place in the Community Room and will be livestreamed via Zoom; the Rockland Public Library is located at 80 Union St. For more information or for Zoom links, please email elewis@rocklandmaine.gov by 12:30 p.m. on January 11.