The life and work of children’s literature author and illustrator Beatrix Potter is the topic of the Cranberry Public Library’s next speaker event.

Ann Troxell of the Beatrix Potter Society will speak and bring items related to Potter’s life to display during the event.

The presentation, set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the library at 2525 Rochester Road in Cranberry Township. To register for the free event visit cranberry.librarycalendar.com or call 724-776-9100.