When:
October 19, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/New York Timezone
2019-10-19T14:00:00-04:00
2019-10-19T15:00:00-04:00
Where:
Ridgewood Public Library
125 No. Maple Ave. Ridgewood
NJ 07450
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Sarah Kiefer, Local History Librarian
201-670-5600 ext. 135

Saturday, October 19th @ 2pm
Author Visit with Julie Orringer

Julie Orringer, author of The Flight Portfolio will discuss her 2019 book which is based on the true story of Ridgewood resident Varien Fry. In 1940-41 Fry volunteered to take on the Emergency Rescue Committee project to bring political and intellectual refugees out of Nazi-controlled France. Orringer’s story revolves around Fry, the struggles he faced, and the lives he effected.

Book sale and signing to follow talk. Registration required:
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