Don’t zip through the Clark County Public Library lobby the next time you come. On the right-hand side of the lobby, there’s an exhibit of photographs by Clark County photographer Wes Moody that will reward a close look.

August is Local History Month at the library. A piece of Clark County’s past and present that always deserves celebration is the beauty of its landscape. Wes Moody’s photographs bring that beauty into focus through all four seasons.

Each photo is a visual haiku, capturing a luminous moment with an image that identifies the season.

There’s a waterfall, a crimson, copper and gold sunset as Central Kentucky has magnificent sunsets.

There’s a striking contrast between a rushing stream and rocks clenched by old gnarled tree roots, the solid, austere presence of Old Stone Church in winter, the ethereal wonder of a serene rainbow beneath a tumultuous sky.

There’s sun-fired mist on a narrow country road with a mailbox to one side that makes you proud and happy to say yes, this is my home.

There’s also a picture of a donkey that will make you want to reach through the case glass to rub its nose.

It’s a splendid exhibit. It will remind you to enjoy the greatest assets any place on Earth can have, open space and vibrant nature.

Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of Clark County. Stop by to see Wes Moody’s photography display in the lobby.

There are still a few tickets left for Local History catered dinner programs Aug. 26-29. Tickets are $8 per person per night. Purchase tickets at the library circulation desk. Sorry, we cannot hold ticket reservations.

For full information about the program and menu for each night, check the library’s Facebook page or go to the website at www.clarkbooks.org. Click on the Programs tab at the top of the page and choose the Adult Newsletter for August, or come in a get an August newsletter and calendar.

The speakers for the programs are always top-notch, the meals are tasty and the conversation and congeniality between local history buffs are pleasurable.

You can learn a lot about the history of Clark County over dinner conversation. Make plans to attend.

Programs next week:

— At 2 p.m. Monday, Chair Yoga. Kathy Howard, a certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance, teaches the class. There is a $5 charge per class.

— At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Meeting of Minds, the library’s discussion group, talks about an article one of the members, Chuck Witt, published in the Winchester Sun Aug. 14. The article is, “Trying to Define Socialism.” Read it before coming.

— At 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kentucky Picture Show presents a swingin’ 1956 classic about a spoiled heiress who must choose between three suitors: her jazz musician ex-husband, a stuffy businessman, and an undercover tabloid reporter. My bets are on Frankie.

— At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Brains bubble like mozzarella over reference librarian, Jeff Gurnee’s, trivia challenges at the Engine House Pizza Pub.

— At 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Gentle Yoga. Kathy Howard, a certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance, teaches the class. There is a $5 charge per class.

— At 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, Write Local. Where “local” means the universe and anything you can imagine.

— From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Outside the Lines Adult Coloring. Where “adult” means now that you’re 18 or older you can color any way you want to.

Have a lovely and literate week.

John Maruskin is director of adult services at the Clark County Public Library. He can be reached at john.clarkbooks@gmail.com.