Krolak book reception Dec. 6

Illinois Valley Community College will host a reception for retired college English instructor Ed Krolak at noon Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Jacobs Library’s Active Learning Space.

Krolak will be donating copies of his book, “Lilies of the Valley,” a compilation of his newspaper columns and essays. The event will include IVCC English faculty reading portions of the book.

Krolak’s 40-year teaching career included assignments at Lostant and LaSalle-Peru Township high schools, LPO Junior College and IVCC.