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Women in History Presents

Jackie Kennedy Onassis
2025-11-15 16:00:00 2025-11-15 17:30:00 America/New_York Women in History Presents Jackie Kennedy brought a sense a style and grace to the White House as wife to President John Kennedy. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Saturday, November 15
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 16:00:00 2025-11-15 17:30:00 America/New_York Women in History Presents Jackie Kennedy brought a sense a style and grace to the White House as wife to President John Kennedy. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Jackie Kennedy brought a sense a style and grace to the White House as wife to President John Kennedy.

Women in History brings to life the story of Jackie Kennedy and her time in the White House and after the death of her husband. 

Women in History is dedicated to the education of all people, regardless of age, race or socio-economic status through the dramatic recreation of the lives of notable women in history.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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