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Illinois Libraries Present: 9to5: The Story of a Movement

In-person watch party at the main library

2025-03-21 19:00:00 2025-03-21 20:30:00 America/Chicago Illinois Libraries Present: 9to5: The Story of a Movement Featuring interviews with 9to5’s founders, as well as actor and activist Jane Fonda, 9to5 is the previously untold story of the fight that inspired a hit and changed the American workplace. R Main Library - Lake Room

Friday, March 21
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-21 19:00:00 2025-03-21 20:30:00 America/Chicago Illinois Libraries Present: 9to5: The Story of a Movement Featuring interviews with 9to5’s founders, as well as actor and activist Jane Fonda, 9to5 is the previously untold story of the fight that inspired a hit and changed the American workplace. R Main Library - Lake Room

Main Library

Lake Room

Featuring interviews with 9to5’s founders, as well as actor and activist Jane Fonda, 9to5 is the previously untold story of the fight that inspired a hit and changed the American workplace. R

Virtual program offered at libraries across Illinois. These programs are always available virtually. Two ways to participate: In-person watch party or virtual recording.

When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light on the fate of American working women. Parton was singing the true story of a movement that started with 9to5, a group of Boston secretaries in the early 1970s. Their goals were simple—better pay, more advancement opportunities, and an end to sexual harassment—but their unconventional approach attracted the press and shamed their bosses into change. 

The recording can be viewed starting at 2pm, Friday, March 21 through 11:59, Sunday, March 23. Registrants will receive an email with a special link to the performance.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and diversity. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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