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Precipice of Freedom

Underground Railroad and the Network to Freedom
2025-04-14 18:00:00 2025-04-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Precipice of Freedom Join Eric Krupa of the St. Charles History Museum and Zachary Bishop from the Schingoethe Center of Aurora University as they discuss the role of Northern Illinois on the Underground Railroad. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Monday, April 14
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-14 18:00:00 2025-04-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Precipice of Freedom Join Eric Krupa of the St. Charles History Museum and Zachary Bishop from the Schingoethe Center of Aurora University as they discuss the role of Northern Illinois on the Underground Railroad. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Join Eric Krupa of the St. Charles History Museum and Zachary Bishop from the Schingoethe Center of Aurora University as they discuss the role of Northern Illinois on the Underground Railroad.

They will also discuss how to nominate local sites for the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom program. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Underground Railroad | History |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours

St. Charles Public Library
scpld.org

MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
Address
One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
About the branch

The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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Babysitter Training (Ages 11-15)
Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
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Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Game Day (Grades K-8)
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Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Apr 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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DIY Stickers (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
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Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Family Book Tasting (Families)
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Sat, Apr 12, 9:15am - 12:15pm
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One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
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This event is full
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