The Kirkland Library will host “Backpacking Washington” hosted by author Craig Romano at 7 p.m. on April 21, as a part of the Start to Fitness series.

Washington contains some varied backpacking country. Helping the hikers decide where to start is author and renowned hiker Craig Romano, who literally went through fire to research this book – ask him to tell the story. Romano is the author of eight books, including several in the bestselling Day Hiking series with Mountaineers Books, and is a dedicated runner, cyclist and conservationist.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of Kirkland.

The Kirkland Library is located at 308 Kirkland Ave. in downtown Kirkland.