The St. Joseph Public Library is introducing a new history program geared at telling compelling, educational and humorous stories of the city.

A new series called, “History Speaks” will begin next Saturday at the Downtown Library, located at 927 Felix St. The library said it will run in conjunction with First Saturdays, will feature a diverse monthly selection of topics culled from St. Joseph’s history.

Beginning Saturday May 6, at 10 a.m. in the Downtown Library’s new Owen Room, History Speaks will feature its first program. The historic German-American Building, located in the city’s downtown area, has recently undergone a massive renovation to become a support service for Mosaic Life Care. The library plans to address the questions, what are the origins of this building? Why was it built; what is the architectural significance and why did Mosaic bother to renovate it? Michael Montgomery, Vice President of Support Service for Mosaic Life Care, will be answering those questions and more by taking participants through the building’s history from its construction in 1889 through today’s renovation.

Admission is free and no registration is required. If you would like more information on History Speaks, or are interested in presenting, contact Jennifer Sanders-Tutt at 816-232-8151 or at [email protected].