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Indian Prairie Library Offers Programs for Adults

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This February, community members can enjoy a free Valentine’s Day concert, learn about cryptocurrencies, or hear from Jeff Mishur, an art historian who makes history interesting with his popular programs. These programs are offered online.

The full calendar is available at ippl.info/opc.

A Jazzy Valentine

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Sunday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m.

Join vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown for a Valentine's Day virtual concert. Enjoy timeless romantic classics from the Great American Songbook.

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This program is sponsored by the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation & Friends.

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Monday, Feb. 15, 6 p.m.

Learn about Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and what they might mean for the future.

Answering the Call: Artists of the Harlem Renaissance

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m.

Between the world wars, African American artists produced an extraordinary output of painting, sculpture, and photography answering a call to action from Howard University Professor Alain Locke. Diverse in style, these artists often told the story of important events in American history, including The Great Migration. Art historian Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions discusses the artists associated with this movement.

This program is part of the Ignite Change series and sponsored by the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation & Friends.

Indian Prairie Library’s expert staff is available to help. Stop in, call 630/887-8760, email ippl@ippl.info, or use the chat service on the website- look for the green "we are here" icon.

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