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Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom

African Americans & the American Revolution
2024-02-22 19:00:00 2024-02-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian & American History teacher who will highlight and celebrate African American women and men and their contributions during the colonial and revolutionary war eras. Virtual -

Thursday, February 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-22 19:00:00 2024-02-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian & American History teacher who will highlight and celebrate African American women and men and their contributions during the colonial and revolutionary war eras. Virtual -

Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian & American History teacher who will highlight and celebrate African American women and men and their contributions during the colonial and revolutionary war eras.

This program is presented in an informative power point and lively lecture format.  

Explore the lives of people such as Phyllis Wheatley, Elizabeth Freeman, Crispus Attucks, Absalom Jones, Salem Poor, James Armistead and Richard Allen.

Please register to receive the Zoom link.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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Virtual
Phone: 847-742-2411
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Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
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Tue, Apr 22, 10:45am - 11:15am
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Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Tue, Apr 22, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
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Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group at Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
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Jazz Journey of the '60s, 70's & 80's! - Featuring jazz pianist James Callen
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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National Jazz Month Celebration! Chicagoland jazz pianist James Callen brings us a delightful concert of music from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Apr 23, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Apr 23, 10:45am - 11:15am
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Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
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Wed, Apr 23, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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