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Echoes of War: A Family's Unbreakable Bond

Rudy Galfi Book Talk & Signing
2026-04-16 18:30:00 2026-04-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago Echoes of War: A Family's Unbreakable Bond Local author Rudy Galfi describes the harrowing times his grandparents faced in WW2 Europe, and how they fled to America. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please register. Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, April 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-16 18:30:00 2026-04-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago Echoes of War: A Family's Unbreakable Bond Local author Rudy Galfi describes the harrowing times his grandparents faced in WW2 Europe, and how they fled to America. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please register. Main Library - Elgin Room

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Elgin Room

Local author Rudy Galfi describes the harrowing times his grandparents faced in WW2 Europe, and how they fled to America. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please register.

Local author Rudy Galfi describes the harrowing times his grandparents faced in WW2 Europe, and how they fled to America. The harrowing and ultimately triumphant story is set forth in Galfi's book, Echoes of War: A Family's Unbreakable Bond. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please register.

In partnership with the Elgin History Museum.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | America 250 |

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Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Local author Rudy Galfi describes the harrowing times his grandparents faced in WW2 Europe, and how they fled to America. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please register.
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