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Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

Between the Lines Book Club

2018-08-23 10:15:00 2018-08-23 11:30:00 America/Chicago Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly The Between the Lines Book Club will be discussing "Hidden Figures." Books for this discussion can be picked up prior to the club meeting at the circulation desk. Dyer-Schererville

Thursday, August 23
10:15am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2018-08-23 10:15:00 2018-08-23 11:30:00 America/Chicago Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly The Between the Lines Book Club will be discussing "Hidden Figures." Books for this discussion can be picked up prior to the club meeting at the circulation desk. Dyer-Schererville

Dyer-Schererville

Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

The Between the Lines Book Club will be discussing "Hidden Figures." Books for this discussion can be picked up prior to the club meeting at the circulation desk.

A group of dedicated female mathematicians known as "human computers" used pencils, slide rules and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Among these problem-solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation. They were called into service during the labor shortages of World War II, when America's aeronautics industry was in dire need of anyone who had the right stuff. Moving to Hampton Virginia and the high-energy world of the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, Virginia's Jim Crow laws required them to be segregated from their white counterparts. Despite this, the "West Computing" group helped America achieve a decisive victory over the Soviet Union in the Cold War, and complete domination of the heavens.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |

TAGS: | Discussion Groups |

Dyer-Schererville

Phone: 219-322-4731

Branch manager
Beth

Hours
Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed

About the branch

The Dyer-Schererville Branch is located in Schererville on the south side of US 30 (Lincoln Highway), just west of US 41 (Indianapolis Boulevard) at Fountain Park Drive. The branch features a warm and inviting atmosphere with wood furnishings, subtle colors, brick accents, and friendly staff. Along with a large collection of books, audio, and DVDs for all ages, eighteen internet stations and free WiFi are provided. Educational and entertaining events occur monthly. Visit Check Out to apply for a library card and stop by Information for help with locating materials, using a computer, or finding a good book to read.

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