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Elmhurst Public Library presents An Evening with Martha Hall Kelly Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lost Roses and Lilac Girls, and her latest release, Sunflower Sisters. Courtesy of Elmhurst Public Library
Updated 5/12/2021 11:32 PM
Join Elmhurst Public Library for an evening with Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, and her new title, Sunflower Sisters.
Kelly speaks about her writing process and the inspiration for her stories. Discussion and question-and-answer period will follow, moderated by library staff.
Kelly s debut novel Lilac Girls became a New York Times bestseller the week it was published in April 2016. The novel is historical fiction, based on the true story of 72 Polish women who were imprisoned and experimented on at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp. Caroline Ferriday, an American philanthropist and former actress, brought them to the U.S. for rehabilitation and the trip of a lifetime.
Chicago cultural destinations focus of spring program series The Your City @ Home series includes a virtual visit to the Field Museum May 22, when participants will learn more about Máximo the titanosaur and other dinosaurs at the renowned natural history museum. Photo by Lucy Hewett, copyright 2018 Field Museum Courtesy of Vernon Area Public Library
Updated 4/5/2021 5:48 PM
Vernon Area and Indian Trails are among the 41 public libraries partnering to offer Your City @ Home, a series of virtual field trips and lectures from nine world-class, Chicago-area cultural destinations.
The online events kicked off Saturday, April 5, with an at-capacity Shedd Aquarium event. Your City @ Home continues each weekend through May.