Name: Ruth Handler: The Story Behind Her Dream Doll Creation, Barbie
Start: 2025-03-19T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-19T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)

Helen Plum Library

9:00am-9:00pm

(630) 627-0316

411 South Main Street
Lombard, IL 60148
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Ruth Handler: The Story Behind Her Dream Doll Creation, Barbie

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Adult, Seniors

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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library

Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

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Seats Remaining: 45

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Step back in time to 1994 with storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of the Barbie doll. Discover the beginnings of Barbie from inspiration to creation as well as Ruth’s own beginnings.