Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

Lynn Rymarz as Ruth Handler
2024-09-05 14:00:00 2024-09-05 15:00:00 America/Chicago Lynn Rymarz as Ruth Handler Enjoy a historical portrayal of Ruth Handler, creator of Barbie, by storyteller Lynn Rymarz. R Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Thursday, September 05
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar

Main Library

Lake Cook Room

Enjoy a historical portrayal of Ruth Handler, creator of Barbie, by storyteller Lynn Rymarz. R

Step back to 1994, the 35th anniversary of Mattel's bestselling doll Barbie. Join storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie. Hear not only the beginnings of Barbie, from inspiration to creation but discover Ruth's beginnings, the last of ten children born to Polish Jewish parents. Lynn will share about Ruth growing up in Denver, marrying, and moving to California, where she and her husband founded the toy company Mattel. The rest is history. However, there is more to Ruth's story than Barbie. Lynn will share Ruth's autobiography, a vintage Barbie, photos, posters and more. Bring your own Barbie to share.

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

TAGS: | |

Main Library
Phone: 847.459.4100
Fax: 847.459.4760
Hours
Skip Locations widget

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Oct 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 12:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Dia de Los Muertos with Mariachi Sirenas
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Cook Room
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with a performance from Mariachi Sirenas. R
High School Volunteer Kits - Grades 9-12
Mon, Nov 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Bag pickup: 9 am-9 pm Complete and return a volunteer craft kit by the end of the month to count towards one hour of community service. Pick up and drop off at the Youth Services Desk. R
Stitch Together Meet-Up - Ages 18 and older
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cook Room
If your craft of choice uses needles or hooks, this group is for you. Bring your knit, crochet, embroidery or cross stitch projects already in progress to work and chat with others. R
Tech Assistance / Assistencia de Tech - Bilingual: English or en Español
Mon, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Training Lab
Have a basic question about your mobile device or computer? We can help. ¿Tiene alguna pregunta básica sobre su teléfono móvil o computadora? Podemos ayudarlo. R
This event is full
Tech Assistance / Assistencia de Tech - Bilingual: English or en Español
Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Training Lab
Have a basic question about your mobile device or computer? We can help. ¿Tiene alguna pregunta básica sobre su teléfono móvil o computadora? Podemos ayudarlo. R
This event is full
Bookworms Book Club | Grades 4-5 - The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly
Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Cook Room
Book pickup October 5-26 at the Youth Services Desk. Grandpa Clem has died, so Lila & her family need to decide what to do with his spooky Victorian Inn. Lila sees Grandpa; he says he was murdered. R
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Intro to Chinese Mahjong
Mon, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Training Lab
Learn to play the Chinese tile-based game Mahjong. Instructor Xinming Guo will cover the basic rules, strategies, and offer hands-on practice. R
This event is full
See all events