The University of Maine at Augusta, in partnership with the Castine Historical Society, is scheduled to host a virtual panel discussion about author Katharine Butler Hathaway and her 1943 memoir, “The Little Locksmith.”

This event, to be held via Zoom from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, is part of UMA’s Maine’s Mid-Century Moment series. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Castine inspired “The Little Locksmith,” a memoir about her disability and transformation once she bought a large historic Maine house into which she welcomed friends, family and lovers.

Lisa Botshon, UMA professor of English, will moderate the discussion, which will include personal memories and slides by Chris Austin, Hathaway’s great nephew, and insights from Dr. Abby Clouse-Radigan, who is writing a biography on the author.

This event is part of the University of Maine at Augusta’s Maine’s Mid-Century Moment, a series of humanities discussions at multiple locations around the state, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Copies of Hathaway’s book are available for purchase at Compass Rose Books in Castine.

To register, visit castinehistoricalsociety.org.