Come and hear journalist Tim Egan talk libraries, politics at Lincoln Theatre

Feisty National Book Award winner Timothy Egan writes about some of the most pressing issues of American life. He speaks at the Lincoln Theatre March 2 to raise funds for the new Mount Vernon library.

Egan, a Pacific Northwest native, New York Times correspondent and best-selling author, will share his views on the importance of libraries.

In an email last week, Egan responded, "Importance of libraries? Where do I start? They're gateways to citizenship for thousands of people learning about our laws, our customs, our governing documents, our culture, what makes us tick. They're fire starters f...