Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

Significant Black Women of the Reconstruction Era and Beyond

With Dr. Felicia LaBoy
2025-02-04 19:00:00 2025-02-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Significant Black Women of the Reconstruction Era and Beyond Pastor, scholar, and author Dr. Felicia LaBoy relates the remarkable history of Black women from Reconstruction till today changed their circumstances and communities through social activism. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Tuesday, February 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-04 19:00:00 2025-02-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Significant Black Women of the Reconstruction Era and Beyond Pastor, scholar, and author Dr. Felicia LaBoy relates the remarkable history of Black women from Reconstruction till today changed their circumstances and communities through social activism. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Pastor, scholar, and author Dr. Felicia LaBoy relates the remarkable history of Black women from Reconstruction till today changed their circumstances and communities through social activism.

Pastor, scholar, and activist Dr. Felicia LaBoy relates the fascinating history of Black women from the Reconstruction, through the Civil Right era, and up till today. Learn about the remarkable women who dared to change their circumstances, better their communities, and determine the future for the better.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

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

TAGS: | |

Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Mar 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 12:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip My new widget widget
Cancelled
Free Tax Preparation
Sat, Mar 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Sat, Mar 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Sat, Mar 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Community Sewing Circle
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Join a welcoming group to sew, stitch, & embroider together. Bring your own projects & supplies, get inspired, & enjoy a relaxed creative space with mini workshops. See full description for details.
Teen Volunteer Hour
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must attend a teen volunteer orientation before participating.
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sat, Mar 21, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
Registration is now closed
Clases de computación en español- Básicos de computación - Computer Classes in Spanish- Basics of Computing
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Estas clases son para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. En español. The registrations will open 15 days before the class date.
This event is full
Teen Volunteers - Cleaning Project
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Teen volunteers will assist our maintenance team with various cleaning projects ahead of the KidSpace reopening.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Sun, Mar 22, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Sun, Mar 22, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Chair Yoga
Sun, Mar 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Chair yoga is a modified form of yoga that involves performing poses while seated or using a chair for support during standing exercises.
This event is full
Teen Volunteers - Book Sale Set-Up
Sun, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Help tape bookends and work as a team to move boxes. A teen volunteer orientation must be completed before volunteering for this opportunity.
See all events