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Women’s History Hindsight: The Struggle for Suffrage

Ellie Carlson of Ellie Presents - Hybrid Program
2024-03-07 19:00:00 2024-03-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago Women’s History Hindsight: The Struggle for Suffrage Join Ellie Carlson as we celebrate and reflect on the path to women's suffrage. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Thursday, March 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-07 19:00:00 2024-03-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago Women’s History Hindsight: The Struggle for Suffrage Join Ellie Carlson as we celebrate and reflect on the path to women's suffrage. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Elk Grove Village Public Library

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join Ellie Carlson as we celebrate and reflect on the path to women's suffrage.

In Honor of Women's History Month

A talk by Ellie focused on the influence of trade and teacher’s unions, women in higher education, fundraising through cookbooks and bazaars, marches, songs, letter-writing campaigns, and how women’s influence over the voting men in their lives brought about the reform.

This is a hybrid program. You may come into the Library or watch virtually.

Click on the REGISTER button to the left of the page to come into the Library. 

Click here to register to watch virtually on Zoom

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation/Lecture |

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Mon, Mar 03, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a two-session art class where kids can create vibrant crafts inspired by the colors of spring and the changing season!
Registration opens Friday, February 21 2025 at 9:00am
Adult Book Discussion
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, Mar 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
Uke Jam
Tue, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Hang out and learn a song on the ukulele. All experience levels are welcome! Ukuleles are provided by the library.
Registration opens Friday, February 21 2025 at 9:00am
EGVPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Board Meeting
Alphabet Soup
Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 10:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.
Alphabet Soup
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.
Jr TAG
Wed, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
volunteering
Polish Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a Polish-English story time that includes stories and rhymes. Recommended for ages 0 - 5.
Adult Book Discussion
Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
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iPhone 101
Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
Level up your iPhone skills! This program dives into settings, shortcuts, and gestures that streamline your everyday experience. Learn to customize your iPhone for maximum efficiency and enjoyment!
Making the Most of Social Security
Thu, Mar 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Stacy Bromann, from The Dala Group, will talk about how to maximize your lifetime Social Security benefits.
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