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Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini

Virtual Between the Lines Book Discussion

2024-05-28 15:00:00 2024-05-28 16:00:00 America/Chicago Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini The Virtual Between the Lines Book Club reads "Switchboard Soldiers" by Jennifer Chiaverini. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event Dyer-Schererville

Tuesday, May 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-28 15:00:00 2024-05-28 16:00:00 America/Chicago Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini The Virtual Between the Lines Book Club reads "Switchboard Soldiers" by Jennifer Chiaverini. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event Dyer-Schererville

Dyer-Schererville

Dyer-Schererville Zoom Room

The Virtual Between the Lines Book Club reads "Switchboard Soldiers" by Jennifer Chiaverini. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event

June 1917. Arriving in France, General John Pershing found himself unable to communicate with troops in the field. Pershing needed operators who could swiftly and accurately connect multiple calls, speak fluent French and English, remain steady under fire, and be utterly discreet. Well-trained American telephone operators were women-- who were not permitted to enlist. But the U.S. Army Signal Corps promptly began recruiting them. Grace Banker of New Jersey, Marie Miossec, a Frenchwoman, and Valerie DeSmedt, a Pacific Telephone operator from Los Angeles, were sworn in to replace male soldiers. The switchboard soldiers worked as bombs fell around them-- and faced the threat of a deadly new disease: the Spanish Flu. Not all would survive.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |

TAGS: | Virtual | Discussion Groups |

Dyer-Schererville

Phone: 219-322-4731

Branch manager
Beth

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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.

Upcoming events

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
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Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Parking Lot
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Fri, Aug 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
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Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Mon, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Fri, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
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Rescheduled
Thu, Aug 28, 11:15am - 12:30pm
New date Wednesday, August 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm