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SUMMARY:Illinois Libraries Present: Geoffrey Baer
LOCATION:Manteno Public Library\, 10 S Walnut St\, Manteno\, Illinois 60950
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 .  Zoom program begins at 7:00pm.\n\nPreserving History With Geoffrey Bae
 r in Conversation with Shermann “Dilla” Thomas.\n\nTag along for a sp
 ecial conversation with Geoffrey Baer\, beloved Chicago historian\, storyt
 eller\, and host of numerous PBS programs exploring the architecture\, his
 tory\, and hidden stories of the city and surrounding region. Known for br
 inging local history to life\, Baer has helped audiences connect more deep
 ly with the places and communities around them.\n\nPerfect for librarians\
 , archivists\, educators\, history lovers\, and lifelong learners\, this e
 vent offers an engaging look at the people\, places\, and stories that def
 ine Chicago. Whether you’re passionate about local history or simply cur
 ious about the stories hidden in your own community\, you’ll leave with 
 a renewed appreciation for the power of preserving and sharing the past.\n
 \nModerator\n\nShermann “Dilla” Thomas\, an Emmy Award-winning Chicago
  historian\, cultural worker\, and social media educator\, will join Geoff
 rey in conversation. Known for making Chicago history accessible and engag
 ing\, Dilla has amassed more than 40 million views across social media and
  become a leading voice in telling the stories of the city he proudly call
 s home.\n\n \n\n \n\nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries P
 resent (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering p
 remier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois St
 ate Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using fun
 ds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under t
 he provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).\n\nILP is
  committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, ple
 ase email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com\n\nhttps://kankakeedirect.com
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