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The Historical Wizard of Oz
2023-06-14 18:30:00 2023-06-14 19:45:00 America/Chicago The Historical Wizard of Oz Zoom -

Wednesday, June 14
6:30pm - 7:45pm

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Librarian Laura Keyes will separate fact from fiction as she shares the fantastic story of this amazing man, who created ­The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic images, adventures, and heartfelt memories. So many of us can recite the plot of the famous story, but how many of us really know what went into creating it? What influences did L. Frank Baum have in his life as he created what is widely acknowledged as America’s First Fairytale? Librarian Laura Keyes will separate fact from fiction as she shares the fantastic story of this amazing man, who created ­The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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Project of the Week - Leaf Fossil Sketchbook
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Design Your Own Decals
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Project of the Week - Leaf Fossil Sketchbook
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Back to Hogwarts!
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Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Lunch & Learn: The Chicago Music Scene of the 1960s
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Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Aging and Disability Resource Network - In partnership with Waukegan Township
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Teen Mother Choices® - Resource Table
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Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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Morning Fiction - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sewing Basics - Sew a Bandanna Pouch Purse
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Silent Book Club
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Sun, Aug 23, All day
Project of the Week - Post-it-Notes Journal
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 7:00pm
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