Come hear Wildlife Ecologist John Wood describe his research and close encounters with our Maine Black Bear. John works with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on "The Bear Crew", charged with species management and collecting data on the health and survival of our Maine Black Bear populations. The Crew's important research work with bears is dangerous, although inspirational and outstanding. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, ME 04086, (207) 725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org.