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Try out these upcoming programs at the DeKalb Public Library, generously shared with the Hinckley community:

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Alice’s Ordinary People

February 1, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Alice's Ordinary People is a documentary about Alice Tregay, an unsung heroine of the Civil Rights Movement. Her remarkable story spans the historic marches of Dr. King through the election of Barack Obama, and her great contribution in the field of politics is the thread which connects the two.  A more thorough description is offered at imaginevideo.org under the tab Alice's Ordinary People.

 

Craig Dudnick’s presentation begins with a fifteen-minute overview of the Civil Rights Movement and Alice's role in bringing politics to the Movement; this followed by the film screening, with discussion after.

 

Alice's Ordinary People is available on Kanopy and on DVD.

 

This presentation is free and intended for teens and adults. No registration is required.

 

For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

 

 

Losing the Light: The Night Mary Lost Abraham

February 12, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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“Losing the Light: The Night Mary Lincoln Lost Abraham” poignantly examines the tragic evening of April 14, 1865, when First Lady Mary Lincoln witnessed the assassination of her husband, President Abraham Lincoln, at Ford’s Theatre. It delves into the profound personal loss and emotional devastation Mary experienced that night, exploring her immediate reactions, and the reaction of the nation.

 

This lecture provides a deeply personal perspective on this historical event, shedding light on Mary’s grief and the enduring legacy of her loss.

 

Performer Valerie Gugala has been studying the Lincoln Family for more than 50 years. She has performed at The Lincoln Home National Historic Site (one of only 4 women who have done so) and has spoken to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum volunteers.  Her interest in the Lincolns led to an interest in the Presidents, First Ladies, and their families.

 

This program is intended for adults. No registration is required.

 

For more information, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.

 

 

The History of Bob Marley

February 20, 2025, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Bob was much more than a famous Jamaican musician. He was a man with deep convictions who rose from poverty to become a global musical and cultural icon – a pop prophet. Using performance and interview clips, Gary Wenstrup will trace the arc of Bob’s career from “One Love” and “Jamming” to” “I Shot The Sheriff” and “Redemption Song.”  Bob Marley is the world’s most popular reggae artist beloved for his universal hymns of freedom.

 

After a rewarding career in advertising sales, Gary Wenstrup retired and developed courses on the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and Motown Records for the Continuing Education Departments of College of DuPage and Oakton Community College. He has lectured at over 80 Chicago area libraries.

 

This event is free and open to all. No registration is required.

 

This program is open to all ages, but please note that the subject matter may include discussion of mature subjects.

 

For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.