Rochester Hills Public Library to Host Film and Discussion Series on John F. Kennedy/50

In honor of the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library 50^th anniversary, the Rochester Hills Public Library announces a two-part series called “JFK/50”.   Through film and discussion, we will present a program on another momentous event that occurred 50 years ago.  Half a century ago, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as America’s 35th president, declaring that “the torch has been passed to a new generation,” poised to meet the challenges of the 1960s.  Join us as Professor Gregory Sumner leads a film and discussion program reconsidering the Kennedy presidency and what made those years of the “New Frontier” special in the history of our nation. 

            Dr. Sumner, professor of 20^th Century American History at the University of Detroit Mercy, will introduce and facilitate the two-evening film and discussion program.  The program will be held on Tuesday, October 4 and Tuesday, October 25.  Both sessions will be held from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the library’s multipurpose room.  Registration is open to those who live or work in Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township and have a valid Rochester Hills Public Library card.  To register for the series, please visit the Events page at www.rhpl.org or call Adult Services at 248-650-7130.  For further details, please contact Lynne at 248-650-7133 or lynne.fugate@rhpl.org.  The library is located in downtown Rochester at 500 Olde Towne Rd.