27005 S. Milford Road ▪ South Lyon [ callto:(248) 437-8800 | (248) 437-8800 ] ▪ [ http://www.lyon.lib.mi.us/ | www.lyon.lib.mi.us ] Monday - Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm For Immediate Release: August 8, 2020 Contact: Katie Rothley, Marketing & Outreach Librarian Phone: [ callto:248-437-8800 | 248-437-8800 ] ext. 618 Email: [ mailto:krothley@lyon.lib.mi.us | krothley@lyon.lib.mi.us ] Lyon Township Library to host actors Russ and Nancy of Doré Productions, online through Zoom, Monday, August 10 at 7pm. South Lyon, MI – Join us online Monday, August 10 at 7pm for a presentation, by Russ and Nancy of Doré Productions, on the life and impact of Joe and Rose Kennedy, their children and their lasting legacies. This presentation will appeal to those who have an interest in history and public service, especially the 1960's. Description of our NLA virtual event: Joe and Rose Kennedy raised one of the most significant families in US history. Their nine children included a President, two US Senators, an Ambassador to Japan, and the founder of the Special Olympics. Go back to 1961 and interact with Joe and Rose Kennedy. Learn how they raised their family, accumulated wealth and inspired their descendants to choose lives of public service. Hear about Joe Kennedy’s careers as a movie producer, chairman of the first Securities & Exchange Commission, and Ambassador to England. Learn about Rose’s devotion to her children and her contributions to their character development. Find out the role these parents played in the election of President John F. Kennedy. This presentation is authentic historically and is presented with a keen sense of humor. Please consider joining us for this informative presentation; register using the form on our event calendar, here: [ https://lyon-lib.libcal.com/event/6812930 | https://lyon-lib.libcal.com/event/6812930 ] . You will be emailed a Zoom link to join the program, one-day prior. Since 1991, Doré Productions has provided the Detroit area with original and interactive performances, focused on history and famous persons throughout time, and bringing these stories and people back to life! Doré Productions is located in Northville, Michigan. This online event is sponsored by the Neighborhood Library Association (NLA), comprised of Walled Lake City Library, Commerce Township Community Library, Wixom Public Library, Northville District Library, Novi Public Library, Salem-South Lyon District Library, and Lyon Township Public Library.