Free public presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy, and more

WALLA WALLA-Through the Walla Walla Public Library, the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau talks are free and available to the public. The program compiles a roster of presenters who are professors, artists, activists, historians, performers, journalists, and others-all chosen not only for their expertise but their ability to inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Most recently, Washington State Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna builds awareness and appreciation of poetry-including the state'...