HONESDALE, PA — An afternoon tea featuring author Kelly Hopkins, who will present a multimedia talk titled “Celtic Myths and Traditions,” will be held on Tuesday, August 16 at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., from 2 to 4 p.m. Hopkins is a published academic author, young-adult novelist, librarian, district webmaster and technology specialist for the Lackawanna Trail Jr.-Sr. High School.

After a social hour with tea, coffee, scones and Irish soda bread, Hopkins will help us take a step back into Irish Celtic mythology and then journey forward to understand how these myths and legends have become part of the fabric of our lives and popular culture.

The event is open to all, with a suggested donation of $10 at the door. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Wayne County Public Library with all proceeds going to the library. No reservations are required. For more information call 570/253-1220.