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Women in History
2023-10-12 18:30:00 2023-10-12 19:30:00 America/Chicago Women in History This engaging program is a fascinating look at dynamic women who have impacted our lives. The women represented by Martina Mathisen were doing big things, secret things, and even dangerous things. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Thursday, October 12
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-12 18:30:00 2023-10-12 19:30:00 America/Chicago Women in History This engaging program is a fascinating look at dynamic women who have impacted our lives. The women represented by Martina Mathisen were doing big things, secret things, and even dangerous things. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Shales Living Room

This engaging program is a fascinating look at dynamic women who have impacted our lives. The women represented by Martina Mathisen were doing big things, secret things, and even dangerous things.

Educational entertainer Martina Mathisen presents this engaging program with a fascinating look at dynamic women that impacted our lives.  The women represented were doing big things, secret things, and even dangerous things. Some were well known, others not well known, each marvelously expressing themselves and their passions. See living history for yourself! Join us on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 6:30 PM. 

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Adult Programs |

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Sun, May 11, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
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Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, May 11, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Sun, May 11, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, May 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
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South Elgin Bookmobile Stop - By South Elgin branch
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Mon, May 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
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Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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