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VIRTUAL: Bob Hope: American Smart Aleck

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Bloomingdale Public Library
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Join us in discovering the groundbreaking work, and hilarious jokes of one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century - Bob Hope. He conquered every field of entertainment - stage, radio, film, and television.

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VIRTUAL: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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World War I veteran, Horace Pippin overcame adversity to become a professional artist. His paintings feature a folk-inspired style and depict contemporary African Americans as well as references to American history.

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VIRTUAL: Life on the Cumberland Road

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Initially leading 131 miles from Cumberland, MD to the Ohio River at Wheeling, VA/WV, the Cumberland Road was eventually extended another 475 miles across Ohio and Indiana to Vandalia, Illinois.

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March is the perfect time to celebrate our favorite Irish-American performers with great stories, dancing, and music. Gene Kelly, Maureen O'Hara, James Cagney, Gracie Allen, Donald O'Connor, and many more will help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

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VIRTUAL: The Art of Ruth Asawa

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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First introduced to art education in a Japanese internment camp, artist Ruth Asawa achieved success by creating handmade wire sculptures as well as figural public art (especially fountains).

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VIRTUAL: Life on the Missouri River

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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The sprawling, brawling Missouri River flows 2321 miles from its origin at Three Forks, Montana to the Mississippi River.

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Online Services: Many services are available online when the library building is closed, including 

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John Lynn has hiked, biked, and paddled more than 30,000 expedition miles of trails, roads, and rivers in North America and Britain.

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VIRTUAL: April in Greece

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Most American know more about ancient Greece than modern Greece. This presentation will look at Athens, the Greek islands, and the rural Peloponnese area.

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VIRTUAL - JAWS: The Story Behind the Story

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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One of the greatest movies ever made, Jaws is a psychological thrill ride that changed the world. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of this fun masterpiece as we share some funny and fascinating stories.

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