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Coffee and Classics

Book Club
2025-06-24 18:00:00 2025-06-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Coffee and Classics Grab a cup of coffee and gab about a classic! Each quarter we'll discuss a seasonally-chosen title from classic literature! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom E

Tuesday, June 24
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 18:00:00 2025-06-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Coffee and Classics Grab a cup of coffee and gab about a classic! Each quarter we'll discuss a seasonally-chosen title from classic literature! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom E

Grab a cup of coffee and gab about a classic! Each quarter we'll discuss a seasonally-chosen title from classic literature!

This quarter's pick:  Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literature & Writing | Community Club |

Main Library - Community Learning Center
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We're closed Sunday June 01
Mon, May 26 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 27 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 31 8:00AM to 5:00PM
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