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My Sister's Mother

In-person Author Visit with Donna Solecka Urbikas
2025-10-22 19:00:00 2025-10-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago My Sister's Mother Donna Solecka Urbikas, author of Polish heritage, will come to discuss her book "My Sister’s Mother: A Memoir of War, Exile, and Stalin’s Siberia," which chronicles her family's survival story. Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Wood Dale Public Library

Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Donna Solecka Urbikas, author of Polish heritage, will come to discuss her book "My Sister’s Mother: A Memoir of War, Exile, and Stalin’s Siberia," which chronicles her family's survival story.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the event.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs and Author Visits |

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Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
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Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
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Professional Headshots
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Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
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