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Des Plaines History Center Book Club

Fly Girls by Keith O'Brien
2021-09-15 18:00:00 2021-09-15 19:00:00 America/Chicago Des Plaines History Center Book Club Des Plaines History Center -

Wednesday, September 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-09-15 18:00:00 2021-09-15 19:00:00 America/Chicago Des Plaines History Center Book Club Des Plaines History Center -

A staff member will lead a book discussion on Fly Girls : How five daring women defied all odds and made aviation history by Keith O'Brien at the Des Plaines History Center. Books are available at the 3rd floor info desk in the public library approximately 60 days in advance.

 

Fly Girls : How five daring women defied all odds and made aviation history by Keith O'Brien

High adventure and high ideals merge when a corps of intrepid female aviators battle to take part in the hugely popular air shows of the 1920s and 1930s. Ultimately, one of our heroines would win a race that earned her the right to be called America's best pilot.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

Des Plaines History Center
Phone: 847-391-5399
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Mon, May 12 Closed
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 Closed
Sun, May 18 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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The Des Plaines History Center collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Des Plaines and its people and provides access to those resources through exhibits, educational programs, and research facilities.

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