Closed for Thanksgiving 🦃

The library will close early at 5pm on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will remain closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Gobble up some good reads before the holiday—we’ll reopen on Saturday, Nov. 30!

Hedy Lamarr: A Dramatic Portrayal by Lynn Rymarz

Program Type:

History, Live Performance

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Join historical storyteller Lynn Rymarz to hear the fascinating story of  beautiful actress, scientist and inventor Hedy Lamarr. After escaping an unhappy marriage in Austria, she was introduced to Louise B. Mayer of MGM Studios and was soon whisked to Hollywood, where she intrigued audiences on the big screen in movies such as Samson and Delilah. Howard Hughes recognized Lamarr's inventive scientific mind and encouraged her to experiment. She went on to develop the frequency hopping communications system that is credited as the predecessor to WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth.

 

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