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Books and Banter

"The Heiress" by Rachel Hawkins

2024-12-05 17:00:00 2024-12-05 17:45:00 America/New_York Books and Banter Join us for a lively discussion of this month's title. There are two sessions for this novel; feel free to join whichever one fits your schedule best! Brimfield Branch -

Thursday, December 05
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-05 17:00:00 2024-12-05 17:45:00 America/New_York Books and Banter Join us for a lively discussion of this month's title. There are two sessions for this novel; feel free to join whichever one fits your schedule best! Brimfield Branch -

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's title. There are two sessions for this novel; feel free to join whichever one fits your schedule best!

Copies of this book are available at the circulation desk prior to the meeting. This event is intended for adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | Adult |

Brimfield Branch
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Emily Hegner
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