The History of Public Libraries - Zoom Presentation

The modern library as we know them, free to use, evolved slowly, starting in the 1830s. It would take more than a hundred years of evolution for libraries across the country, to work towards a standard
set of public-oriented milestones. Today, we expect digital access, interlibrary loans and a host of other services and our libraries deliver. Learn how our library systems developed from colonial times
into the powerhouse of information they provide today in this presentation by historical storyteller, John Cilio. 

You will have a new appreciation for your library after attending this talk!

Speaker Bio:
John Cilio is a historical storyteller, author and a member of the Organization of American Historians and the Association for the Study of Connecticut History. He is a storied researcher who has brought historical stories back to life for over 15 years. He retired from IBM corporate marketing communications and has published seven historical books and numerous articles for national and regional periodicals. His book about the evolution of helicopters, whose foreword was written by a son of Igor Sikorsky, is a listed reference source at the Smithsonian Institution. He is an honorary member of the Danbury WWII Lost Squadron veteran’s organization and lives in Connecticut.