Main Library in March

 

 

It is our honor to display this photo exhibit of elected women officials in our community. It is important to celebrate the contributions of these women in our society. 

 

Events

 

International Women’s Day 

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Sunday, 3/5 - 1 pm

Join us for an interesting and engaging afternoon of inspiring stories from Elgin’s women leaders, including State Representative Anna Moeller (D-43). Musical entertainment will be provided by the acapella group Nothing But Treble. Refreshments will be served.

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Discover Composers Florence Price and Amy Beach

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Monday, 3/6 - 6:30pm

Chamber Music On The Fox reveals the rich musical legacy of American composers Amy Beach and Florence Price. Learn about these phenomenal women who composed piano music, chamber works, and symphonies.

 

Notable Women of Illinois History 

Main Library Elgin Room
Tuesday, 3/21 - 10:30 am

Discover the fascinating lives of some of the most influential women throughout the history of Illinois. Luminaries such as Jane Addams, Mother Bickerdyke, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frances Willard, and Gwendolyn Brooks are included, as well as other remarkable women of Illinois politics, social movements and literature.

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Women’s History Month - Poetry Reading

Wednesday, 3/29 - 7 pm

Enjoy powerful poetry readings lead by the Elgin Poet Laureate, Gareth Mann, assisted by talented local readers.

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