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Mollie’s War: History of the Women’s Army Corps. OCT 29th 4:30pm
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United Statesš©āāļøāØ Join us at the Olney Public Library for a powerful program:Mollieās War: History of the Womenās Army Corpsš Tuesday, October 29th at 4:30pm Author Cyndee Schaffer will share her motherās WWII stories and the incredible history of the Womenās Army Corps, exploring how these trailblazing women shaped future generations in the military. Donāt miss this inspiring look at womenās voices from the front lines of history! Free event. #OlneyPublicLibrary #WWIIHistory #WomensArmyCorps #MolliesWar #LocalEvents
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Photo Presentation by Tim Dunahee – His travels near and far. 11/24 5:30
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“The Road was Home” by Jamie Poorman 4/2 5:30pm
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Olney Public Library for a fascinating historical presentation by librarian and Illinois Road Scholar presenter Jamie Poorman. In this program, Poorman will explore the history of Romani Americans who traveled through Central Illinois in the late 1800s. Through stories and historical research, attendees will learn about the lives of these families, their travels, and their experiences in the region. āThe Road Was Homeā highlights an important and often overlooked part of local history, offering insight into the cultural traditions and journeys of Romani communities in Illinois. This engaging presentation is perfect for anyone interested in regional history,ā¦ Continue Reading āThe Road was Homeā by Jamie Poorman 4/2 5:30pm
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One book, One Community. Author Pres. with Shelby Van Pelt 4/15 5:30
RC PAC at Richland County High SchoolOne Book, One Community Author Presentation with Shelby Van Pelt š April 15 | 5:30 PMš RC PAC at Richland County High School Olney Public Library invites the community to a special One Book, One Community event featuring Shelby Van Pelt, author of the bestselling novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. During this program, Van Pelt will share insights about her writing process, the inspiration behind the beloved novel, and the journey of bringing this unique story to readers around the world. The evening will conclude with a book signing opportunity. A limited number of copies of Remarkably Bright Creatures will be availableā¦ Continue Reading One book, One Community. Author Pres. with Shelby Van Pelt 4/15 5:30