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The Life of Barbra Streisand
2023-02-21 14:00:00 2023-02-21 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Life of Barbra Streisand Hy Speck, a historian, former teacher, and lecturer, will present some of the greatest moments in Barbra Streisand’s life and career. Northbrook Public Library - Auditorium - First Floor

Tuesday, February 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-21 14:00:00 2023-02-21 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Life of Barbra Streisand Hy Speck, a historian, former teacher, and lecturer, will present some of the greatest moments in Barbra Streisand’s life and career. Northbrook Public Library - Auditorium - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Auditorium - First Floor

Hy Speck, a historian, former teacher, and lecturer, will present some of the greatest moments in Barbra Streisand’s life and career.

Hy Speck, a historian, former teacher, and lecturer, will present some of the greatest moments in Barbra Streisand's life and career.

This program will be held live in-person in the auditorium. Please review our current safety guidelines prior to the event. Advance registration is required for all programs, unless noted otherwise.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Arts & Entertainment | Adult Learning |

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