For more than twenty years, Michael Paul Lund has been creating a series of published books (now at seven volumes), which are collectively titled “Quiet Thoughts for a Noisy World.” On Wednesday, January 24, at 1:00 p.m. Lund will read selections from the series at the Rockport Public Library. Cozy refreshments and snacks will be provided.

The volumes of collected essays, prose, and short stories are devoted to the concepts of Peace, Stillness of the Heart, Meditation, Nature, and Awareness. Lund’s musings cover topics ranging from his life as a performer and music historian, to reflections about living on the Maine coast.

Lund is a resident of Lincolnville and is well-known in the region for his lively presentations about early and mid-20th century music at libraries and historical societies. His book series has been translated into Japanese and Braille editions. A two-disc voice recording of selected pieces was also recorded for the Library of the Blind. Copies of the books will be available for purchase at the reading.