The Library will welcome Chad Gramling on Wednesday, October 15th, at 6:00 pm, for a presentation on a local baseball player, Rollie Hubert Zeider.

Baseball fans of all ages are invited to join us in the Assembly Room at the Main Library for Rollie Zeider: A Quirky Stitch in Baseball's Tapestry to learn about the baseball journeyman'scompelling and oft-overlooked life and career.  Zeider's career spanned three major leagues, three Chicago teams, and spawned countless colorful anecdotes. Hoosier-born and Auburn-raised, Zeider’s legacy is a blend of versatility, speed, and small-town charm. Whether you’re a baseball buff or just love a good underdog tale, Rollie Zeider’s journey from sawmill towns to the big leagues is one worth celebrating.

Chad Gramling is a writer, historian, and acclaimed chronicler of northeast Indiana’s rich baseball heritage. His deep-rooted passion for the game’s history has shaped much of his work, including Baseball in Fort Wayne, a definitive exploration of the region’s storied diamond past. He also authored Legendary Locals of Auburn and other books, all blending cultural insight with compelling narrative.

Chad balances his creative pursuits with his role as AVP of Business Intelligence at 3Rivers FCU while remaining active in his church and serving on the board of the Auburn Arts Commission. He’s currently working on Aveline Turning, a historical fiction novel set in 1908 Fort Wayne and surrounding northeast Indiana locales, with intentions to publish in 2026. Chad lives in Auburn, with his wife Jennifer and their children. To explore his work and subscribe to his newsletter, visit chadgramling.com.