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Between Two Comets: The Life of Mark Twain

Mark Twain Visits HPL
2025-05-13 19:00:00 2025-05-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago Between Two Comets: The Life of Mark Twain Having lived between two Halley’s Comets, Mark Twain will discuss his life, writings, and struggle to be accepted by society and support his family with his work. Presented by Actor Terry Lynch. Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Tuesday, May 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 19:00:00 2025-05-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago Between Two Comets: The Life of Mark Twain Having lived between two Halley’s Comets, Mark Twain will discuss his life, writings, and struggle to be accepted by society and support his family with his work. Presented by Actor Terry Lynch. Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Hinsdale Public Library

Community Meeting Room

Having lived between two Halley’s Comets, Mark Twain will discuss his life, writings, and struggle to be accepted by society and support his family with his work. Presented by Actor Terry Lynch.

ALSO: Representatives from the Tollway will be in HPL's lobby before the event for anyone who would like to update their IPASS transponder with the new IPASS sticker. You do not even need to bring your old transponder in. Anyone who upgrades their account will get the $10 IPASS deposit refunded to their account!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Education | Culture | Books |

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