This event is in the "Adults" group. Bess Streeter Aldrich: in her own words 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Adult Program This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 13 2025 Sun Bess Streeter Aldrich: in her own words 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adult Program Library Branch: Columbus Public Library Room: 3rd Floor Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: Stepping back to 1946, McLaughlin portrays Bess Streeter Aldrich in period attire. Mrs. Aldrich was born in Iowa but lived her adult life in Elmwood, Nebraska, where she wrote and published 160 short stories and 13 books.