A free screening of the documentary film Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story.
88 minutes, Not Rated
Hedy Lamarr was both a ravishingly beautiful Hollywood icon and an inventor who held the patent on "frequency hopping" a technology that led to today's wireless communication. This documentary film tells the bittersweet story of her life.
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.