

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: It's Complicated: Orphans, Italian Adoptions, & Finding Your Roots
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Dr. Kerry Sachetta will discuss the history of unwanted children from Medieval practices through today, and how the Italian Orphan Program 1950-1970 addressed the issue of orphaned and unwanted children after WWII. Maria Laurino’s book, The Price Of Children: Stolen Lives In a Land Without Choice, will be discussed.  

Dr. Sachetta will also highlight his fascinating story of an Italian-American adoptee who came through the post WWII Italian orphan program and found his Italian roots. 

This event is hosted by Friends of the Joplin Public Library. Friends membership is not required to attend. For ages 18+. 

This event is part of Joplin Reads Together, the library's Community Read designed for adults. You do not need to participate in Joplin Reads Together to attend this program!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/its-complicated-orphans-italian-adoptions-and-finding-your-roots/200029744921710
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 86

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Joplin
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1901 E. 20th St., Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64804
- **lat**: 37.06955
- **long**: -94.49408
- **full address**: 1901 E. 20th St., Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64804

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Friends of the Joplin Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-joplin-public-library/22558381)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1901 E. 20th St., Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64804
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Joplin Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about It's Complicated: Orphans, Italian Adoptions, & Finding Your Roots ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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