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Americans and the Holocaust

Author Visit with Michael Dobbs, The Unwanted
2026-05-19 18:00:00 2026-05-19 19:00:00 America/Chicago Americans and the Holocaust Michael Dobbs, author of The Unwanted, will join patrons for a virtual author visit about his book and research regarding the bureaucratic obstacles faced by those looking for American visas.  Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Tuesday, May 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 18:00:00 2026-05-19 19:00:00 America/Chicago Americans and the Holocaust Michael Dobbs, author of The Unwanted, will join patrons for a virtual author visit about his book and research regarding the bureaucratic obstacles faced by those looking for American visas.  Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room

Downers Grove Public Library

Kids Program Room

Michael Dobbs, author of The Unwanted, will join patrons for a virtual author visit about his book and research regarding the bureaucratic obstacles faced by those looking for American visas. 

Michael Dobbs, author of The Unwanted: America, Auschwitz, and a Village Caught in Between will join patrons for a virtual author visit about his book and research regarding the bureaucratic obstacles faced by those looking for American visas. 


Patrons do not need to read his book to participate, and all are welcome to attend the talk to hear about his work interviewing and researching this important piece of American history.


For those looking to read the book before the author visit, please visit the Adult and Teen Services Desk to find a copy of the book.


Michael Dobbs will be joining us virtually. Patrons will attend in person. This program will not be available to watch virtually, and will not be recorded.

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

Submit a request for a program accommodation. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

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

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