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History Revealed: Truman and the Revolt of the Admirals 1949

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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In 1949 President Truman attempted to reduce Navy spending as a part of budgeting and nuclear strategy resulting in a clash between him and several Admirals.  The debate escal...

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The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was driven to fight for women’s equality. She was a force of nature who knew exactly what change she wanted to be and make in the world, a...

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St. Patrick’s Day and the Luck of the Chicagoland Irish: Historical Facts and More

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Every year in March, Chicago plays a trick on its residents. The Chicago River, which was once blue, is suddenly dyed green! Is this a trick by the infamous St. Patrick’s Day Lepre...

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Female Light Keepers

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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When you think of lighthouses do you think of their Keepers – the hardworking folks who kept those lights on even in the fiercest storms and worst conditions imaginable? Women have...

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ENCORE Female Light Keepers

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Enjoy this recording of Laura Keyes presentation from Tuesday, March 11 for 1 week.When you think of lighthouses do you think of their Keepers – the hardworking folks who kept thos...

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The Life of Robin Williams

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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When you think of comedian and actor Robin Williams, what fond memories do you have? Are you taken back to your childhood with Peter Pan in Neverland? Or are you imagining the magi...

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History Revealed: The Night Thoreau spent in Jail and Civil Disobedience July 1846

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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While living at Walden Pond in July 1846, writer Henry David Thoreau was put in jail refusing to pay a tax he believed supported an unjust war, The Mexican American War, and slaver...

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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Basics

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will...

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ENCORE Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Basics

All Day
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy this recording for 1 week.Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you. ...

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Little Fashionista on the Prairie

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Have you ever found yourself wondering what Laura Ingalls Wilder actually wore during her time on the prairie? If you imagine a parade of calico dresses capped with a pink sunbonne...

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Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the...

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