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Nostalgic Showcase Presents

The History of Fleischer Studios through Harvey Comics
2026-08-19 19:00:00 2026-08-19 20:00:00 America/New_York Nostalgic Showcase Presents Learn the history behind one of America's greatest animation studios, Fleischer Studios, from its roots to the downfall, to the rise of Harvey Comics. Grades 8-Adult Westlake Porter Public Library - Technology Training Lab

Wednesday, August 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Westlake Porter Public Library

Technology Training Lab

Learn the history behind one of America's greatest animation studios, Fleischer Studios, from its roots to the downfall, to the rise of Harvey Comics. Grades 8-Adult

Presented by Cat, the writer behind the Nostalgic Showcase Presents series on WPPL's blogsite. 

This program's supplemental material may contain clips and/or subjects that are outdated and/or harmful to modern audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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