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Information Hunters VIRTUAL

When Librarians, Soldiers, and Spies Banded Together
2021-09-21 19:00:00 2021-09-21 20:30:00 America/New_York Information Hunters VIRTUAL Information Hunters tells the incredible story of how librarians, soldiers, and spies worked together to gather information about life and developments inside Nazi Germany and occupied Europe. Westlake Porter Public Library - Zoom Programming 1

Tuesday, September 21
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-09-21 19:00:00 2021-09-21 20:30:00 America/New_York Information Hunters VIRTUAL Information Hunters tells the incredible story of how librarians, soldiers, and spies worked together to gather information about life and developments inside Nazi Germany and occupied Europe. Westlake Porter Public Library - Zoom Programming 1

Westlake Porter Public Library

Zoom Programming 1

Information Hunters tells the incredible story of how librarians, soldiers, and spies worked together to gather information about life and developments inside Nazi Germany and occupied Europe.

cover of Information Hunters by Kathy PeissJoin Dr. Kathy Peiss (history, University of Pennsylvania) as she discusses her latest book Information Hunters, which tells the story of World War II from a different angle—one of information gathering and a search for truth.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy | Books and Authors |

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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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