Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
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Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.

Universal Classic Monsters Film Series

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: Adult
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The Invisible Man

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Food allergies

The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

First Encounter: A Documentary Film in Honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day

7:00pm - 8:30pm
High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Required
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Location: Glen Ellyn Public Library
Room: North and South Meeting Rooms
Age Group: High School, College and Young Adult, Adult, Adult 50+
Program Type: Special Event
Required
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Monday, October 9 is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Watch the 2014 documentary First Encounter, which explores the actions taken by Chickasaws in 1540 during their first contact with Europeans.

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Explore and Support Diversity

Learn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and hate, in favor of peace and understanding.