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LWVPA Book Discussion: The First Ladies

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Join LWVPA Book Club Facilitators Marilyn McCarty-Fulton, Lana Brozik and Mary Pat Fontana

for a discussion of

     The First Ladies


by Marie Benedict

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
10:30 AM - Noon
Barrington Area Library

About the book: A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world.

Optional post-discussion lunch: For those who are interested, a lunch will be held at Ciao Baby in Barrington after the discussion.

LWVPA Book Club meetings are focused and engaging discussions of fiction and nonfiction books about current social and political issues. Our facilitators select the books and lead the discussion. Learn more about the book club. 


Date and Time

Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM

Location

Barrington Area Library
Barrington Library website
505 N. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL  60010
USA
847-382-1300

Event Contact(s)

Marilyn McCarty-Fulton

Category

Book Discussion

Registration Info

Registration is required
Registration cancellations will be accepted

Number of People Who Will Attend

Everyone
(No Fee)
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The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington, and Schaumburg Areas is a nonpartisan political organization and does not support any political party or candidate.