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3rd Thursday at Hoover's Presents:

Lou Henry Hoover’s White House Years

2023-06-15 18:00:00 2023-06-15 19:00:00 America/Chicago 3rd Thursday at Hoover's Presents: This is the first of a 3-month ‘Best Of ‘ series of 3rd Thursday programs. This program originally aired in May of 2022. Virtual via Zoom -

Thursday, June 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-15 18:00:00 2023-06-15 19:00:00 America/Chicago 3rd Thursday at Hoover's Presents: This is the first of a 3-month ‘Best Of ‘ series of 3rd Thursday programs. This program originally aired in May of 2022. Virtual via Zoom -

This is the first of a 3-month ‘Best Of ‘ series of 3rd Thursday programs. This program originally aired in May of 2022.

Lou Henry Hoover’s White House Years

When Lou Henry Hoover moved into the White House on March 4, 1929, she looked forward to using her influence to strengthen the areas that were near and dear to her heart: women’s opportunities; the arts; and private philanthropy. The onset of what we now call the Great Depression challenged Lou’s plans, but she saw new opportunities for serving the nation and remained undaunted.

Lou continued to blaze a trail of achievements that have often been forgotten. She was the first president’s wife to address the nation by radio. She continued the work of updating the White House to accurately reflect its history and documented that work. Lou’s private philanthropy led to the building of a school for children in a remote area of rural Virginia, and she sought out and supported local artisans for a number of special projects.

About the Speaker- Annette Dunlap: 

Annette Dunlap has been a North Carolina-based freelance writer for over 30 years.  She has written for a variety of publications, including op-eds for the Fayetteville Observer, the Charlotte Observer and The Pilot, in Moore County. She was a freelance reporter for the Asheboro Courier-Tribune, and has been a contributor to inspirational magazines, business publications, and White House History.  Annette is the author of Frank: The Story of Frances Folsom Cleveland, America’s Youngest First Lady; The Gambler’s Daughter; and Charles Gates Dawes: A Life. Her biography of Lou Henry Hoover, A Woman of Adventure: The Life and Times of First Lady Lou Henry Hoover, was recently released by the University of Nebraska Press.

Annette has appeared on C-SPAN’s first ladies’ series to discuss Frances Cleveland and Lou Henry Hoover, and was a panelist at the Harding Symposium’s “Modern First Ladies” program in 2015. Her research on Frances Folsom Cleveland inspired the development of the program, “First Ladies and the Politics of Fashion,” which has been broadcast on C-SPAN.

Annette holds a B.A. from the University of Arizona and an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. She and her husband of 41 years live in North Carolina.

Registration is required to get the Zoom link. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

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Wed, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong.

Wed, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Bring your current craft project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love to craft.

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
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A blend of stories, movement, art, music, and drama!

Thu, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
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A blend of stories, movement, art, music, and drama!

Thu, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Do you enjoy playing Scrabble? The Hiawatha Public Library has a Scrabble Club that meets every Thursday from 1:00-4:00.

Thu, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Learn more as you practice coding with Scratch, an MIT developed coding language. Hone the skills needed to explore other coding languages and projects.

Fri, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Candlelight Yoga is a gentle flow that invites us to practice slowing down and moving with more awareness, mindfulness, and grace.

Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and their caregivers!

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fun for kids and their caregivers!

Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Arts, emotions, and you!

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Candlelight Yoga is a gentle flow that invites us to practice slowing down and moving with more awareness, mindfulness, and grace.

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong.

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Welcome to new Friends.

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Bring your current craft project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love to craft.

Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Do you enjoy playing Scrabble? The Hiawatha Public Library has a Scrabble Club that meets every Thursday from 1:00-4:00.

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Historian Linda McCann is our special guest!

Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Don't miss comic book writer Austin Allen Hamblin, writer of Big Guns Stupid Rednecks on August 15! Share current books and classic faves!

Fri, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Explore writing your way!

Fri, Sep 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Explore crochet, pastels, watercolors, bring your own project, or experiment with art supplies!

Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and their caregivers!

Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Dancing is a fun way to exercise!

Tue, Sep 24, 9:15am - 9:40am
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Caregivers, take a coffee break.

Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and their caregivers!

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Join us on the Last Tuesday of the Month!

Wed, Sep 25, 9:00am - 8:00pm
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Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong.

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Bring your current craft project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love to craft.