1pm, Tennis Building, 250 39th St., Avalon, avalonfreelibrary.org

Teddy Roosevelt, who ascended from the vice presidency to become the 26th president when William McKinley was assassinated in 1901, was one of our most impactful presidents and a champion for the designation of national parks. Jerry McNeff will present a program on a man who lived a fascinating life in his 60 years.