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Gigi Coleman stands on wing of plane in Poplar Grove

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The Life of Bessie Coleman with Gigi Coleman

2026-02-11 14:00:00 2026-02-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Life of Bessie Coleman with Gigi Coleman Join Gigi Coleman, the great niece of Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot as she keeps her aunt’s memory alive! Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Wednesday, February 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-11 14:00:00 2026-02-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Life of Bessie Coleman with Gigi Coleman Join Gigi Coleman, the great niece of Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot as she keeps her aunt’s memory alive! Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Join Gigi Coleman, the great niece of Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot as she keeps her aunt’s memory alive!

Learn the inspirational story behind the first Black woman in the world to earn an international pilot’s license and fly an airplane. With family heirlooms, clothing, and artifacts from the Coleman family, Gigi celebrates her aunt’s incredible legacy.

Contact the Adult & Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org with questions.

Submit a request for a program accommodation here. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL by visiting dglibrary.org/accessibility.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

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

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