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Lynn Rymarz brings the history of America to life through influential women's minds, hearts, and writings. Programs are 45 minutes to an hour in length and can be adapted for book clubs, schools, libraries, and other organizations.

For more information on any of Lynn's programs, please contact her.

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Upcoming Events

I am now booking virtual presentations around the country.

Mar 1, 2025   Saturday, 2:00 pm
“Ruth Handler:
The Creation of Her Dream Doll, Barbie”
 
Berwyn Library, 2701 S. Harlem Ave, Berwyn IL
Call to register: 708-795-8000 
Mar 5, 2025   Wednesday, 7:00 pm
“Ruth Handler:
The Creation of Her Dream Doll, Barbie"

Glenview Library, 1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview IL
Call 847-729-7500 for more info
Mar 6, 2025   Thursday, 7:00 pm
“Ruth Handler:
The Creation of Her Dream Doll, Barbie”
 
Barrington Library, 505 Northwest Hwy, Barrington IL 
Register online: www.balibrary.com 
Mar 8, 2025 Saturday, 1:00 pm
“Colleen Moore: Silent Film Star,
Fairy Doll House Creator” 
Boone County History Museum, 314 S. State St.,
Belvidere IL 
Call to register: 815-544-8391
$5 for members $10 non-members  
Mar 10, 2025   Monday, 7:00 pm
“Ruth Handler: The Creation
of Her Dream Doll, Barbie” 

Ela Area Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich IL
Call for more info. 847-438-3433 
Mar 11, 2025   Tuesday, 12:00 noion
“Colleen Moore: Silent Film Star,
Fairy Doll House Creator”
 
12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park IL, $36 luncheon and show  
Register online: thecenterpalos.org or call 708-361-3650 
Mar 13, 2025   Thursday, 1:00 pm
“Ruth Handler: The Creation
of Her Dream Doll, Barbie” 

Gail Borden Rakow Library, 2751 W. Bowes Rd, Elgin IL 
Register online: attend.gailborden.info opens February 15th 
Mar 13, 2025   Thursday, 6:30 pm
“Ruth Handler: The Creation
of Her Dream Doll Barbie”
 
Gail Borden Main Branch Library, 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin 
Register: attendgailborden.info opens February 15th 
Mar 15, 2025   Saturday, 3:00 pm
“Ruth Handler:
The Creation of Her Dream Doll, Barbie”

Messenger Library, 113 Oak St. North Aurora IL 
Register online: messengerpl.librarycalendar.com or call: 630-896-0240 
Mar 18, 2025   Tuesday, 1:00 pm
“Rosie the Riveter” 
Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Downers Grove IL 
Register after March 1, online: downersgrove.libnet.info 
     
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