Spooky happenings, historic buildings topics of library talks

Historical architecture buffs and lovers of the paranormal both have programs to look forward to next week at the Rolling Hills Library.

At 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, Shelly Haynes from the St. Joseph Museums will take a look at the life of Edmond J. Eckel, who was the architect of many of the city's notable buildings. French-born Eckel came to St. Joseph following the Civil War, and it's estimated he or his firms are responsible for 75% of the public and private buildings built in the city from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, including the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion.