A Librarian’s Epilogue
Contributed by Bridgette Preston, Grandmother Raven Productions
A one-woman show is honoring Palmer’s first public librarian and benefiting the new Palmer Public Library Building Fund. Grandmother Raven Productions is proud to announce its upcoming original one-woman show, A Librarian’s Epilogue. Written and produced by Bridgette Preston and performed by Diana Bailey. This heartfelt production celebrates the life and legacy of Sally Gwin, Palmer’s first credentialed public librarian, who led the community library from 1979 to 1989 through a transformative era of growth and change.
Performances will take place at the Palmer Moose Lodge on April 7 & 8, 2026. Profits from this special event will support the new Palmer Public Library Building Fund. Tickets are $20 plus a processing fee, available through Eventbrite.
Through a rich tapestry of storytelling, humor, and community history, A Librarian’s Epilogue highlights the spirit of small-town life in Palmer, Alaska. The show blends poignant memories with lively vignettes featuring Alaskan figures such as Ada Blackjack, Wild Bill Nelson, and a Jonesville coal miner—alongside the occasional commentary from a few talkative ravens.
If you lived in the Mat-Su Valley during the 1980’s—or simply love a story rooted in local heart and history—this is a show you won’t want to miss.
Grandmother Raven Productions has a record of creating meaningful, community-based arts programming and partnerships with local organizations. Including the Palmer Historical Society and Pioneer Cemetery. Past projects include the Stories in Stone Pioneer Cemetery Walking Tours, Agrarian Rhythm Walking Tours, and Alaska Wonder Woman: The Dorothy Page Story, which successfully raised funds for the Musk Ox Farm.
Join us in celebrating the stories that shaped Palmer—and help write the next chapter in its literary and cultural legacy.