Embedded Files
Horatio's Drive
Relive the true story of America’s first cross-country automobile journey through this film screening and informal discussion.
Illinois Centennial Soil Archive
Audiences discovered how historic soil samples reshaped our understanding of agriculture and climate in a presentation followed by a Q&A.
Chapter 250 Book Club (Adults)
This monthly, hybrid book club for adults (19+) explored the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film.
January Meeting
Exploring History Through Ancestry
A presentation was given on the history of the Daughters of the American Revolution and how to begin tracing Revolutionary War ancestors, followed by a Q&A session.
Chapter 250 Book Club (Teens)
This monthly, hybrid book club for teens, ages 13-19 explored the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film.
January Meeting
Chapter 250 Book Club (Youth)
This monthly, hybrid book club for youth, ages 8-14, explored the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film.
January Meeting
The Librarians
A film screening and facilitated discussion explored how challenged books placed librarians at the center of debates over access, education, and free expression.
Fannie Lou Hamer's America
A documentary film and informal discussion explored the life, activism, and enduring legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer, a leading voice of the Civil Rights Movement.
Mr. Civil Rights
A documentary film and informal discussion explored the legal battles and lasting impact of Thurgood Marshall, including his role in ending segregation in public schools.
Free Renty: Lanier vs. Harvard
A documentary film and informal discussion that examined who had the right to control images of enslaved people, through a landmark legal battle over history, memory, and justice.
Lock, Stock & Liberty
A presentation explored the history and craftsmanship of the Kentucky Rifle, featured antique examples, and was followed by a Q&A session.
How It Feels To Be Free
A documentary film and informal discussion explored how six groundbreaking Black women challenged barriers in entertainment and helped redefine American culture.
A Towering Task
A documentary film and discussion explored the history, impact, and mission of the Peace Corps as a global force for service and understanding.
Chapter 250 Book Club (Adults)
Participants explored the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film in this monthly, hybrid book club for adults (19+).
February Meeting
Chapter 250 Book Club (Teens)
Participants explored the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film in this monthly, hybrid book club for teens (ages 13–19).
February Meeting
Chapter 250 Book Club (Youth)
Young readers ages 8–14 explored the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film in this hybrid book club.
February Meeting
After Selma
Participants explored the history of voting rights in America through film and discussion, examining the legacy of Selma and the ongoing fight against voter suppression.
American Stories: Rhode Island
Participants explored Rhode Island's rich literary and artistic legacy through film, from early revolutionary writing to contemporary authors and illustrators.
The Inquisitor
Participants explored the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan through film, examining her groundbreaking political career, moral clarity, and enduring impact on American democracy.
Her War, Her Story
Explored women's experiences during World War II through film, examining their service, sacrifice, and resilience on the home front and abroad.
Triangle Fire
A film screening and informal discussion that examined the tragedy that transformed labor laws and workplace safety in America.
News Matters
Through film and informal discussion, the decline of journalism and its connection to misinformation, civic trust, and the health of American democracy were explored.
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