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Our Library's 150 History - An Historical Review with Phil Aleo

  • Dundee Township Park District’s Rakow Center, 665 Barrington Avenue Carpentersville, IL. 60110 United States (map)

This slide presentation details the history and development of the Dundee Township Library.

Going back to its roots that began decades before its institution in 1876, this presentation will be entertaining as well as educational.

  • How did alcohol have a major influence on our Library?

  • What impact did the Chicago Fire of 1871 have on the Library?

  • What language were Dundee’s first books written in?

  • Where was our library located in the 1800's?

These topics and much more will be discussed in this one hour slide presentation by our local historian, Phil Aleo

(Open to the Public - No Charge)

Due to the fact that the Library in undergoing some major construction in the spring, the presentation location has been moved to the Dundee Township Park District’s Rakow Center, just two doors down.. Same date and time in their Adult Activities Center main room and stage.

Earlier Event: April 17
Meadowdale Raceways