Library Closure for Thanksgiving

Both library branches will close at 5 p.m. on November 27 and remain closed on November 28 and 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen with normal hours on November 30.

Project 2-3-1

Program Type:

Movies & Music

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Adult, Youth, Family, Teen
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Event Details

Project 2-3-1, is an award-winning 75- minute documentary film that begins with Civil War “contrabands” -- 110 freed slaves who were the first African Americans in Elgin -- and continues to the present day. The film is filled with enthralling stories, amazing history and wonderful photographs that tell a rich history. Producer Ernie Broadnax, an Elginite who was among those who grew up in “The Settlement’ will be here for a special introduction.

FRVPLD is honored to host this program as part of the “Birth of A Nation: Slavery, Resistance & Abolition” lecture series from the American Library Association.