KENNEBUNk—Local baseball columnist and author Carl Johnson will share stories from baseball’s past and present when he reads from his newest book, “The Baseball Buff’s Bathroom Book Vol. 2” at the Kennebunk Free Library a6  6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19.

The second volume in Johnson’s series on baseball history, trivia, and stories features 50 stories about major events and players in the world of baseball. From Enos Slaughter’s “mad dash” from first to home
to win the 1946 World Series to Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark “The Bird” Fidrych’s rise from obscurity to starting the All-Star Game in less than two months, “The Baseball Buff’s Bathroom Book Vol. 2” features
unforgettable stories about America’s pastime.

Johnson will also offer signed copies of “The Baseball Buff’s Bathroom Book Vol. 1” and “From Beer to Beards: Boston Baseball’s 2011-2013 Roller Coaster Ride” for sale. “From Beer to Beards” chronicles three
seasons of ups and downs for the Red Sox that culminated in a 2013 World Series win.

Carl Johnson covers Major League Baseball in his column, “Baseball World” for the Biddeford Journal Tribune and writes as a guest columnist for several other newspapers and online publications.

A lifelong student of the game, Johnson has taught several college-level courses on baseball. He lives and writes in Sanford. 

Baseball fans can find his blog at baseballworldbjt.com.

This program is free and wheelchair accessible.  

The Kennebunk Free Library is at 112 Main St. in Kennebunk.

For more information, call 985-2173 or visit www.kennebunklibrary.org.