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SJCPL Writes Release Party
2025-03-29 14:15:00 2025-03-29 15:30:00 America/New_York SJCPL Writes Release Party Celebrate the fourth release of SJCPL Writes. See authors and artists showcase their work from the publication, then attend a meet and greet with light refreshments. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Auditorium Lobby, Leighton Auditorium

Saturday, March 29
2:15pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-29 14:15:00 2025-03-29 15:30:00 America/New_York SJCPL Writes Release Party Celebrate the fourth release of SJCPL Writes. See authors and artists showcase their work from the publication, then attend a meet and greet with light refreshments. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Auditorium Lobby, Leighton Auditorium

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Auditorium Lobby, Leighton Auditorium

Celebrate the fourth release of SJCPL Writes. See authors and artists showcase their work from the publication, then attend a meet and greet with light refreshments.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Language & Writing | Books & Authors |

Main Library - Community Learning Center
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We're closed Sunday May 11
Mon, May 05 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 8:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, May 09 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed
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Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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