Holiday Hours for This Week

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 24. All locations will remain closed on Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, December 27.

Native American Stories & Lifestyles with Eugene Fracek

Program Type:

Educational, Performances

Age Group:

All Ages
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Program Description

Event Details

Learn about Native American stories and lifestyles with Native American CultureALL Ambassador Eugene Fracek. Eugene brings the traditions of his tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, to life through storytelling, song, and cultural demonstrations. He shares history, values, traditions, behaviors, and contemporary issues in engaging and accessible ways.

In addition to serving as a CultureALL Ambassador for American Indian Tribal people, Eugene is a retired elementary school principal and former instructor at Simpson College. His hobbies include folk singing, watching science fiction, musicals, and classic movies, and working with home electronics.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.