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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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Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Kids, shop for Mom and Dad!

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Great bargains!

Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
FREE POPCORN! Bring your favorite snacks and a drink, sit back, and enjoy the show!

Cancelled
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Hiawatha's Charlotte Gunnufson debuts a delightful new picture book!

Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join us for conversations about food and nutrition, physical movement, community building, and researched, relevant information for older adults!

Mon, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Adventures in the kitchen can be magical...

Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join us for a creative and eco-friendly craft workshop where you'll learn the art of book folding!
This event is full

Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Pesticides pose an unjustifiable risk to children, pets, rivers, and streams

Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Bring your current craft project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Tuesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love to craft.

Wed, Apr 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hiawatha Public Library
Do you have gently used dresses, suits, ties, or accessories that deserve a second dance? Donate them to our Prom Wear Drive and help make prom night special for teens in our community!

Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong

Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Green State Credit Union Conference Room L006
Join us on the Last Wednesday of the Month! Meet other local people interested in Adult Coloring: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join our Adult Coloring Club!

Thu, May 01, 10:45am - 11:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Kayla will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.

Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Calling all word wizards and lovers of letters! Join the Scrabble Club at the library and challenge your vocabulary skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Dick & Rita Olson Family Conference Room 126
Is your love of a good mystery keeping you up at night? Join other mystery lovers the first Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the Hiawatha Public Library.

Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Green State Credit Union Conference Room L006
Join us for an exciting Dungeons & Dragons campaign for adults on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month at 5 PM

Cancelled
Fri, May 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Now Meeting on Fridays!

Cancelled
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Kids, shop for Mom and Dad!

Sun, May 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Join us for an out-of-this-galaxy celebration! Whether you're a Jedi, Sith, droid, or rebel, we’ve got an adventure for you.

Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Join us to learn about the life of an Iowa farm girl born during the Great Depression

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Bring your current craft project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Tuesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love to craft.

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong

Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Compete to prove who is the Ultimate Trivia Master among your friends and family!

Cancelled
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Hiawatha Public Library
A blend of stories, movement, art, music, and drama!

Thu, May 08, 10:45am - 11:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Kayla will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.

Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Calling all word wizards and lovers of letters! Join the Scrabble Club at the library and challenge your vocabulary skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Fri, May 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Now Meeting on Fridays!

Sat, May 10, 9:00am - 9:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
A wonderful way to start your day!