Historian and life-long Wilder scholar Melanie Stringer presents the story of the real pioneer, teacher, farmer, mother, journalist and author of Little House on the Prairie in Meet Laura Ingalls Wilder, a first-person interpretive program designed for an interactive experience with Laura fans of all ages and interests. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Jan. 18, 7 p.m., $5, Storrowton Village Museum, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, (413) 205-5051.