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History Revealed: Andrew Carnegie and his Libraries

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Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option

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Adults, Seniors
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With the creation of the US Steel Company in 1901 Andrew Carnegie became the richest man in the world.  Join John Moore as he shares how Carnegie would spend the last 18 years of his life as a philanthropist giving away his fortune, he will give away over 90% of it.  He will build over 3500 libraries worldwide, 1689 in the US, 105 in Illinois.

John will be presenting in the library.

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Mask Encouraged

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