River Falls library kicks off Civil War events

River Falls Public Library has a full schedule of events planned in February, starting with a reception and the opening of its Civil War exhibit from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 3.

Kicking off at the same time as the exhibit is “River Falls Reads ‘The Killer Angels.’” The program will include four scheduled book discussions, three feature films and a handful of individual events at the library. Specific programs for youths are also planned.

The list of events includes:

• “Wisconsin in the Civil War” presentation; 7 p.m. Feb. 7

• “Glory” viewing; 7 p.m. Feb. 11

• “Civil War for Beginners” presentation; 7 p.m. Feb. 14

• “Songs of the Civil War” presentation; 2 p.m. Feb. 17

• “Shenandoah” viewing; 7 p.m. Feb. 18

• Youth program with cultural activities games for children in kindergarten through grade 5; 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18.

• “The Killer Angels” book discussion; 7 p.m. Feb. 19

• “Across Five Aprils” book discussion for students in grades 4 and 5; 4 p.m. Feb. 19

• “Weapons of War” presentation; 1 p.m. Feb. 23

• “Young Mr. Lincoln” viewing; 7 p.m. Feb. 25

• “The Killer Angels” book discussion; 2 p.m. Feb. 26

• “Red Badge of Courage” book discussion for students in grades 6 through 12; 4 p.m. Feb. 26

• “The Killer Angels” book discussion; 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28

• “Preserve the Union” portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln; 1:30 p.m. March 3

• “The Killer Angels” book discussion; 4 p.m. March 4

• “Civil War Field Medicine” presentation; 7 p.m. March 7

For more information about any of the events, contact Jera at 715-426-3496 or jerat@riverfallspubliclibrary.org.

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