Historian, Jim Gibbons, will present the November 13, 1909 Illinois Cherry Mine Disaster.
Historian, Jim Gibbons, will present the November 13, 1909 Illinois Cherry Mine Disaster, where an estimated 259 out of the 481 men and boys that went into the mine that day lost their lives. Mr. Gibbons will also talk about fire and safety changes made in Illinois in response to the tragedy. Registration Required.
Registration required for EACH person attending. Kids under the age of 10 are not permitted in adult programs.
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The former Minooka Masonic Hall re-opened as the Minooka Branch of the Three Rivers Public Library District in 1992.
The library contains collections for adults, children, and teens; access to public computers, fax, and scanning; and a public meeting room.