The Big Read followers at the Indian Prairie Public Library on March 23 were taken back to 1964. Leslie Goddard posed as Jacqueline Kennedy recounting the events her highly public life as wife and widow of a president. She describes her short years in the White House, directing restoration of the historic rooms and furniture, [...]
Archive for March, 2010
The Big Read Brochure Generates Interest
at the Indian Prairie Public Library
Published March 5th, 2010
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People have been snapping up The Big Read brochures at the Indian Prairie Public Library. These brochures list all the events and book discussions from all ten of The Big Read libraries. They also include a message from author Kathryn Stockett, lists of recommended books, music, and movies, and questions for groups conducting their own [...]
WEDNESDAY, March 17th at 7 p.m. at the Lisle Library District
Music is often a unifying element in a political movement, succinctly and emphatically reminding people of what they are fighting for, while providing inspiration and hope. The Civil Rights Movement was no exception. Drawing on traditional folk songs and incorporating the music from the American [...]