The Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St., will host local author Jeffrey Neal at 6 p.m. Tuesday as he discusses his book “What a Long Strange It’s Been.”

Based on a life in education, his book details the joys, struggles and heartbreak of navigating years as a dedicated educator. It also examines the shooting death of a beloved teacher at the hands of a 14-year-old student, its aftermath and the school community's recovery.

Neal is a 1981 Knoch High School graduate and a lifetime educator with five degrees, four of which are in education. Currently, he is working on a fictional novel set in South America.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. For more information, contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org, or call the library at 724-287-1715.