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Rosie the Riveter

With Partner DG Township

2025-03-18 13:00:00 2025-03-18 14:00:00 America/Chicago Rosie the Riveter Celebrate Women's History Month and hear storyteller Lynn Rymarz tell the history of Rosie the Riveter! Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Tuesday, March 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-18 13:00:00 2025-03-18 14:00:00 America/Chicago Rosie the Riveter Celebrate Women's History Month and hear storyteller Lynn Rymarz tell the history of Rosie the Riveter! Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Celebrate Women's History Month and hear storyteller Lynn Rymarz tell the history of Rosie the Riveter!

Join storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she tells the history of the iconic World War II Rosie the Riveter poster, told through the character of Geraldine Hoff Doyle, who was known as the poster’s first “We Can Do It” girl.

Hear how American women stepped out of their traditional roles as housewives during WWII to work in defense factories, helping support the war effort.

Using historical photographs, other Rosie the Riveter stories will be shared.

Learn about the story of Millie Werber, a Polish Jewish teenager, who was sent to work in a defense factory in Poland supporting the Nazi war effort. Hear about her life before, during and after the war.

Contact the Adult and Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org or call (630) 960-1200 with questions. Patrons need to register with the library OR with the Township. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required | In-Person Program |

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