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The Hindenburg Disaster

Tuesday, May 6, 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

It’s 7p.m. on May 6, 1937 and you are waiting outside in the evening air for the much discussed arrival of The Hindenburg, the largest airship in history!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

1893 Cold Storage Fire at the World’s Fair

Thursday, May 29, 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

On July 10, 1893 the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago was rocked by a devastating fire at the Cold Storage Building.  It was the largest single loss of firefighters in Chicago’s history to that point.  Learn about the tragedy, her

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Queer In Hollywood: LGBTQ+ Depictions In Classic Film

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Movie, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Celebrate Pride Month at the Movies! Depictions of queer individuals have occurred in films dating back to the earliest days of the filmmaking industry. Join Film Historian Dr.

Upcoming
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

From Civil War to Civil Rights: The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments

Tuesday, June 24, 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

The Civil War amendments ended slavery, guaranteed birthright citizenship, and transformed the relationship between the federal and state governments. Yet their bright promise was betrayed for almost a century.

Upcoming
Registration Required