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Books and Banter

"The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune
2025-02-06 17:00:00 2025-02-06 17:45:00 America/New_York Books and Banter Come 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, February 06
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-06 17:00:00 2025-02-06 17:45:00 America/New_York Books and Banter Come 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 -

Come 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 the book are available for checkout 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
Branch manager
Emily Hegner
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Mon, Jan 06 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 07 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 12 Closed
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