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The History Behind The Wizard of Oz
2023-05-10 19:00:00 2023-05-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago The History Behind The Wizard of Oz Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic images, adventures, and heartfelt memories. Laura Keyes separates fact from fiction in the story of its creation. (Virtual in library/online) Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor

Wednesday, May 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-10 19:00:00 2023-05-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago The History Behind The Wizard of Oz Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic images, adventures, and heartfelt memories. Laura Keyes separates fact from fiction in the story of its creation. (Virtual in library/online) Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor

Fremont Public Library

Events Room, 2nd floor

Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic images, adventures, and heartfelt memories. Laura Keyes separates fact from fiction in the story of its creation. (Virtual in library/online)

Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic images, adventures, and heartfelt memories.

So many of us can recite the plot of the famous story, but how many of us really know what went into creating it?

What influences did L. Frank Baum have in his life as he created what is widely acknowledged as America’s First Fairytale?

Librarian Laura Keyes will separate fact from fiction as she shares the fantastic story of this amazing man who created The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Registration is required. 

You may attend this virtual program in person at the library, or may attend virtually/online.

To register, select either "Register to Attend Online" or "Register to Attend In Person." Online attendees MUST provide a valid e-mail address.


 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Registered Program |

TAGS: | Lecture | History |

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Mundelein, Illinois 60060
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The Fremont Public Library District encompasses parts of Mundelein, Grayslake, Hawthorn Woods, Libertyville, Round Lake, Round Lake Park, and Wauconda. To find out if you live in our district, please call 847-566-8702. We honor library cards from any other public library in Illinois as well as a few from southern Wisconsin. The library is located in Mundelein, half a mile north of Rte.176 on Midlothian Road.

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