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A presentation on the history of the mafia in Rockford.
Jean Lythgoe, RPL's local historian, will talk about the mafia in Rockford from the early 20th century and prohibition to the little known stories of retirement in Rockford. The presentation will be in the Local History room on the first floor of the Hart Interim Library.
TAGS: | Culture |
The 36,000 sq.ft. Hart Interim Library opened Dec. 2, 2017 and serves as the Rockford Public Library’s main downtown facility. The newly renovated space boasts a 2nd story Children’s Area with dedicated computer lab, Read, Play, Learn program room, and creative play space, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers a sizable Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and 5 private meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people.
