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Des Plaines History Center Book Club
SPQR: A history of ancient Rome by Mary Beard
Wednesday, March 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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2021-03-17 18:00:00
2021-03-17 19:00:00
America/Chicago
Des Plaines History Center Book Club
Virtual Event -
A staff member will lead a virtual book discussion on SPQR: A history of ancient Rome by Mary Beard. A copy of the book will be available to pick up here at the library - please contact Joel Sawyer by email (jsawyer@dppl.org) or the Readers Services department by phone at (847) 376.2840 to arrange a pick-up via the library's Carry Out Service after you register online.
Registration is required for this Zoom virtual program. You can click on the green button to register for this event using your email address, and a Zoom meeting access link will be sent to you a day or so before the program begins.
If you need help using Zoom, see our guide here or email us at askalibrarian@dppl.org.
SPQR: A history of ancient Rome by Mary Beard
A prominent classicist explores ancient Rome and how its citizens adapted the notion of imperial rule, invented the concepts of citizenship and nation, and made laws about those traditionally overlooked in history, including women, slaves, and criminals.
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The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.
