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Violins of Hope Docent Tour

with musical accompaniment
2023-08-09 14:00:00 2023-08-09 15:00:00 America/Chicago Violins of Hope Docent Tour Please join us for a docent led tour of Violins of Hope Exhibit. Capacity for each tour is 15. Registration Required. Main Library -

Wednesday, August 09
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-09 14:00:00 2023-08-09 15:00:00 America/Chicago Violins of Hope Docent Tour Please join us for a docent led tour of Violins of Hope Exhibit. Capacity for each tour is 15. Registration Required. Main Library -

Please join us for a docent led tour of Violins of Hope Exhibit. Capacity for each tour is 15. Registration Required.

The collection of string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust have been painstakingly restored and several will be on display at Gail Borden Public Library. Docents will introduce you to the amazing violins that survived the Holocaust and share their stories. Please meet on the 2nd floor, by the Violins of Hope book display near the top of the stairs.

If your group size exceeds 15, please contact gbpl_volunteers@gailborden.info

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Exhibits | Activity |

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