The Fairfax County Public Library’s Perspectives Series concludes May 6 with “Common Ground” columnists Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel.

Free tickets will be available at the Alden Theatre beginning at 7:00 p.m., May 6; limit four tickets per person, first come, first served. Books will be available for sale and signing courtesy of Borders. The Alden Theatre is located in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue in McLean. For details call 703-324-8428.

Conservative Cal Thomas and liberal Bob Beckel are authors of the syndicated column, “Common Ground” and the recent book Common Ground: How to Stop the Partisan War That is Destroying America. According to publisher Harper Collins, the book shows “politicians of both stripes how to get beyond partisanship, restore civility and move our country forward.”

Cal Thomas is America’s most widely syndicated op-ed columnist, appearing in over 600 newspapers nationwide. He is a 36-year veteran of broadcast and print journalism and currently is a panelist on “Fox News Watch.” Thomas has authored over 10 books, including The Wit and Wisdom of Cal Thomas. Beckel spent years in the White House, on Capitol Hill and leading dozen of election campaigns, including Walter Mondale’s 1984 presidential campaign. He appears regularly on network newscasts, including guest host on “Larry King Live” and cable shows, including “Crossfire Sunday” with host Lynn Cheney; he teaches at George Washington University.

The Perspective Series is cosponsored by the Fairfax County Public Library’s Center for the Book, Fairfax Library Foundation and the McLean Community Center.