May 2009

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  It is celebrated during the first week in May to remember contributions of persons of Pacific Island descent and Asian descent in the United States.  In commemoration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month the Illinois State Library will host The Exhibition On Hindu Culture and Dharmic Traditions, May 1-29, on the 2nd floor. The exhibit is compiled by the organization Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh U.S.A.

The exhibit covers many aspects of cultures, inventions, and innovations from India’s diaspora.  The speaker, Asha Chandak, will discuss the “Roles of the Hindi Women” May 28, 2009 at 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Illinois Authors Room.  The program is free and open to the public.

June 2009

The Gwendolyn Brooks  Exhibit: A Chronology of the Life and Accomplishments of Illinois Poet and Author Gwendolyn Brooks 1917-2000.  This local exhibit explores Brooks’ life, lists over 20 published works, and includes photographs.  On display June 1-30, 2009 on the 2nd Floor of the Illinois State Library. Browse the selected bibliography for Gwendolyn Brooks on WJIL.