A free screening of the independent film Call Jane.
121 minutes, Rated R
Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver
In the 1960s (before Roe v. Wade), a housewife learns that she is pregnant, and that the pregnancy threatens her life. The hospital board declines her request for a procedure that would abort the pregnancy. The woman turns to the Jane Collective, an underground organization formed to help women get safe abortions. This is a fictional story about a timely subject matter. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
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.