Aldas Kick Off 'Fridays at Five'

The 's summer series "Fridays at Five" starts July 1 with guests Arlene and Alan Alda, who will discuss their latest books, "Lulu’s Piano Lesson" and "Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself."

"Fridays at Five," presented by the Friends of the Hampton Library, takes place every July and August featuring famous authors who talk about their work and take questions from the audience.

Arlene Alda has been a children’s book author for 25 years and a photographer for 37 years. Alan Alda, best known for film and television roles in "M*A*S*H," "The West Wing," "ER," "The Aviator" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors," is also a best-selling author. His memoirs are "Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself" and "Never Have Your Dog Stuffed, and Other Things I Have Learned."

"Fridays at Five" takes place in the garden in the shade of the century-old Norway Maple tree behind the library on Main Street in Bridgehampton. Each session lasts for approximately one hour. Admission is $15 for each week or $60 for a series of five. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Admission includes beverages and hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Friends of the Hampton Library.