Portland author Duane Robert Pierson will be speaking about his historical novel “Annie and the Prince of Wales: Portland Maine 1860.” His talk is part of the library’s Brown Bag Lecture Series, so people are encouraged to bring their lunch. His book will be on sale at the library courtesy of Longfellow Books.

WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday

WHERE: Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square

HOW MUCH: Free

INFO: 871-1700; Portlandlibrary.com