Journey Back in Time with the Library's Engaging History Programs
Actors, authors, historians and journalists will bring history to life this summer as they present a variety of programs at the Schaumburg Township Library. The programs, which take place in June, July and August, are free, but require registration. To register, call the Adult Information Desk at (847) 923-3347 or sign up online at www.SchaumburgLibrary.org. All of the following programs take place at the central library location, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg.
The history programs kick off with "Bikes, Gas Buggies and Burma Shave" from 1:30-3 p.m., Monday, June 4 in the Rasmussen Room on the library's second floor. In this living history portrayal, Ransom E. Olds, founder of Oldsmobile, will stride into the room wearing his duster and driving goggles to narrate a slide program detailing the early auto inventors.
Next up is "Overlooked Americans: 20th Edition" from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Rasmussen North Room. Audience members will learn about the Secretary of Agriculture who led the rescue of farmers in the Dust Bowl, the "Whiz Kid" who taught MBA students about social responsibility, the man who started Alcoholics Anonymous and others.
Anyone interested in DNA will enjoy "Identifying America's Fallen Heroes" from 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 20 in the Rasmussen North Room. Presenter Hal Tinberg will explain how state-of-the-art testing by the Armed Forces DNA identification Laboratory is used to provide closure to families.
In "Operation Freedom," which takes place from 2-3:30 p.m., Friday, June 22, attendees will virtually experience the Berlin airlift of 1948/49. German Historian Annette Isaacs will present a fascinating discussion of this exciting time in history.
Those who are drawn to murder mysteries won't want to miss "Mary Jane's Ghost" from 7-8:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 11 in the Adult Classroom. Chicago Tribune journalist and author Ted Gregory followed this double murder and will discuss his findings in this "Chicagoland: Read All About it" program.
For an intriguing story of massacre and mystery, residents are welcome to enjoy "Remembering the Romanovs" from 2:30-4 p.m., Monday, July 16 in the Rasmussen Room. Audience members will learn about the Royal Russian Imperial Romanov family and four servants who were killed by Bolshevik troops, and the missing body of young Princess Anastasia. Historical Jim Gibbons will talk about the horrific massacre, its impact on World War I, and the legend of Anastasia's survival.
The library will also present a selection of history programs celebrating Illinois bicentennial this summer. To see the bicentennial programs and all other upcoming events, programs, classes and bus trips, see the June-July Guide or go to www.SchaumburgLibrary.org.