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All Day 9/20 - 9/24
Headquarters Library
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Headquarters Library
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Today we look at the third building at Heritage Square with Dr. Kelli Cardenas Walsh & Prof. Charles Anderson, Jr.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Story Time Take and Make Craft

All Day
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This story time take and make craft will be available at the youth services desk from September 26 until October 7 or as long as supplies last.

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1459.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Crafts Around the House: No-Sew Pillows

All Day
19+ Years
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make a beautiful pillow cover the easy way minus the needle and thread here.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Just Eats: Curried Tuna Salad

All Day
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Just Eats is food fun for everyone!

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Take and Makes

All Day
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Teens are welcome to get a Take and Make kit in the teen corner. Activities and kits change weekly. This take and make will be available from 9/29/2023 to 10/05/2023. 

9 am
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Tech Time @ the Library

9:00am - 10:30am
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.

10 am
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Homeschool STEM: Heart of the Matter

10:00am - 11:00am
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about the human body with stories, games and build you own model heart that actually pumps blood.

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Bodies

10:30am - 11:00am
0-5 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. We will have a craft and a coloring sheet at the end.

The theme for this program is bodies.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Just Craftin' Around: Sumi-e

10:30am - 12:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let out your inner kid and join us for a fun, relaxing, creative morning.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler Story Time: Apples

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 1-3-year-olds. 

This week's theme is apples. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1459.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Family Story Time: Let's Go Bananas!

10:00am - 10:45am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for ages 0-5-years-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more! 

This week's theme is bananas. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Fall into Fitness: Library Line Dance

10:00am - 11:00am
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Life is a dance and you can learn as you go! This class is for anyone who loves to dance, whether experienced or new to the dance floor.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Story Time: Alphabet Letters G & H

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3-5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is the letters G & H. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1449.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler Story Time: Numbers / Counting

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 2-year-olds.

This week's theme is numbers and counting.

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler Story: Time On the Farm!

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Story Time Area (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for toddler story time. We're going to sing, dance and read stories together. 

This week's theme is farms. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1481.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Tool Time

10:00am - 10:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Cuddle, Play, Socialize. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories are the highlights of this lap-sit experience for parents and their children. For babies and tots 0-23 months.

This week's theme is tools.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Story Time: Nuts

10:00am - 10:45am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3-5-years-olds. 

This week's theme is nuts. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1425.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Tech Time @ the Library

10:30am - 12:00pm
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Fall

10:00am - 10:45am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to 23 months old! We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is fall. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Story Time: Autumn / Fall

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5 Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for children 1-5 years old. 

This week's theme is autumn.

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1403.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

11 am
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Story Time: Apples

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3–5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is apples. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1459.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Story Time: Numbers / Counting

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3-5-year-olds.

This week's theme is numbers and counting.

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddlers Story Time: Tool Time

11:00am - 11:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

The more we get together for stories, songs, dance and activities the happier we are in this weekly story time. For toddlers 2-3 years.

This week's theme is tools.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Pete the Cat

11:00am - 11:45am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2-5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is Pete the Cat. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1361.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Dino Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Everybody loves dinosaurs! In this program we bring them to you. Through an imaginative story and hands-on fossil replicas, children will get a deeper understanding of the history of the planet they call home.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.

Homeschool Art: Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1:30pm - 2:30pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Homeschoolers will be exploring artist Alberto Giacometti. There will be a related craft with materials provided.

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1425.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

2 pm
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Fun Friday: Brush Bots

2:45pm - 5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Watch Pacific Rim (2013; PG-13) and make your own brush-bot! Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday!  

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1403.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

La Lotería

2:00pm - 3:00pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month!

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Dino Story Time

2:30pm - 3:30pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Everybody loves dinosaurs! In this program we bring them to you. Through an imaginative story and hands-on fossil replicas, children will get a deeper understanding of the history of the planet they call home.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

3 pm
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Skincare of the Ancient World

3:00pm - 4:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of self-care and relaxation provided by the minds of the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Terrific Tuesday: Creatures of the Deep

3:30pm - 4:30pm
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Explore the mysteries of the ocean floor with fun stories, games and crafts about deep sea creatures.

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Scene Artistry: Perler Beads

3:00pm - 4:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We invite tweens and teens to express their creative expression through painting and various artistic crafts every week.

This week we will get creative with Perler beads.

4 pm
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.

Kids Craft: Friendship Bracelets

4:00pm - 5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn how to create a friendship bracelet. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext.1449.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Journal Journeys

4:30pm - 5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Need a brain break? Want something fun and creative to do? Try journaling! Each month we will have different art and writing prompts to inspire creative journaling. Materials, including journals, will be provided.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Afterschool STEM: Simple Machines

4:00pm - 5:00pm
6-11 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

How do things move? Have fun exploring the forces of motion and making simple machines!

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1459.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Movie: Black Widow

4:00pm - 6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Watch Black Widow (PG-13) with snacks provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1449.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Manga Magic: Pokémon

4:30pm - 5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion about this popular franchise and its manga titles. There will also be a Pokémon-themed art lesson for any who are interested.

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381.

5 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Great Books: The Civically Engaged Reader

5:00pm - 6:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you enjoy great literature, considering meaningful ideas and sharing a few laughs? Join Great Books this month to discuss selections by Andrew Carnegie and Ralph Waldo Emerson from The Civically Engaged Reader,&nbsp

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Mystery Book Club: Gone for Good

5:30pm - 6:30pm
19+ Years
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

As a boy, Will Klein’s hero was his older brother Ken. Then, one night a girl Will had once loved is found murdered in her family’s basement, and the prime suspect is a now vanished Ken.