ORANGE — As part of its special Thursday night series “Live, Local, Legends,” the Friends of the Orange Public Libraries invites the public to “Reflections from the North Quabbin with Allen Young” tonight at 7 p.m. at the North Orange branch, the Moore-Leland Library, 172 Athol Road, Orange.

Young is the author of 14 books, and a columnist for the Athol Daily News. As an activist, Mr. Young addresses environmental issues including those affecting Mount Grace and the Tully Trail, community problems and their solutions, and gay rights. Call 978-544-2495 to register.