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SUMMARY:Illinois Libraries Present: Preserving History with Geoffery B
aer
LOCATION:Hayner Library\, 132 Alton Square\, Alton\, IL 62002
DESCRIPTION:Preserving History with Geoffery Baer Tuesday\, October 20
at 7 PM CST This is a virtual event\, hosted on Zoom Tag along for a 
special conversation with Geoffrey Baer\, beloved Chicago historian\, 
storyteller\, and host of numerous PBS programs exploring the architec
ture\, history\, and hidden stories of the city and surrounding region
. Known for bringing local history to life\, Baer has helped audiences
connect more deeply with the places and communities around them. Perf
ect for librarians\, archivists\, educators\, history lovers\, and lif
elong learners\, this event offers an engaging look at the people\, pl
aces\, and stories that define Chicago. Whether you’re passionate abou
t local history or simply curious about the stories hidden in your own
community\, you’ll leave with a renewed appreciation for the power of
preserving and sharing the past. Moderator Shermann “Dilla” Thomas\, 
an Emmy Award-winning Chicago historian\, cultural worker\, and social
media educator\, will join Geoffrey in conversation. Known for making
Chicago history accessible and engaging\, Dilla has amassed more than
40 million views across social media and become a leading voice in te
lling the stories of the city he proudly calls home. Please register f
or this event by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event. To register\, plea
se select the link or scan the QR code in the graphic below. This even
t is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\, a statewide c
ollaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is fu
nded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, a depa
rtment of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by t
he U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provision
s of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).\n\nEvent details:
https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57753
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57753
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