The Allen Public Library presents the stunning Bouquet Agate collection of Brad Tanas at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23.   A member of the Dallas Gem and Mineral Society, Brad presents community educational programs as a snapshot of Texas's geology with a focus on agates and agatized palm woods. Brad observes, “I hope these presentations increase awareness and knowledge of geology and related earth sciences and a higher appreciation of the lapidary arts.  Inspired youth of today may become our geo-scientists of tomorrow.” This presentation will demonstrate how beautiful Bouquet agates form, where to collect and how to cut and polish.  Specimens include rough agate still in host basalt, loose Bouquet nodules as picked up off the ground and finished specimens which includes polished slabs, free form cabs, contoured polished nodules and triplet Bouquet belt buckles. 

Call 214-509-4911 for additional information. The library is located at 300 N. Allen Dr.