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Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/30
All Branches
Branches:
Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual
9 am
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Fall Into Fitness: Library Line Dance

9:00am–9:45am
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of fun and fitness! This class is for anyone who loves to dance, whether experienced or new to the dance floor.

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

Baby Bounce: Thank You

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:

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

This week's theme is saying thank you. 

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 "6-11 Years" group

Homeschool STEM: DIY Video Games

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: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about video game technology and design your own optimized controller with the Makey Makey kit. 

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 "19+ Years" group

Internet Basics

10:00am–11:30am
19+ Years
East Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators and learn the basics of using the internet, including what a search engine is, where to find hyperlinks, how to use search recommendations and more. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

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

Toddler and Preschool Gentle Story Time: Family

10:30am–11:15am
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: Sensory Program, Story Time
Event Details:

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

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: Thanksgiving and Gratitude

10:00am–10:30am
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:

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

This week's theme is Thanksgiving and gratitude. 

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

Sensory Story Time: Turkeys

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time. We will have books, songs and activities presented in a way suitable for sensory-sensitive children. We will have a themed craft at the end. 

This month's theme is turkeys. 

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: We Are Thankful

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- to 3-year-olds. 

This week's theme is being thankful. 

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 "19+ Years" group

Fall Into Fitness: Library Line Dance

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

Join us for a morning of fun and fitness! 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

Story Time: Friendsgiving

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:

Join us for an hour of stories, rhymes and activities! For children ages 3-5 years. 

This week's theme is friendsgiving. 

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

Come On Down for Senior Bingo!

10:00am–11:30am
19+ Years
East Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun morning of activity and conversation by playing Bingo. This event is for seniors 55 years and over to enjoy time with friends and the opportunity to make new friends.

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

Toddler Story Time: Bears

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 bears. 

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: Thanksgiving

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

Join us for stories, songs and more. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

This week's theme is Thanksgiving. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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: Giving Thanks

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. 

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 how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

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

Family Story Time: Thanksgiving and Gratitude

11:00am–11:30am
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:

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

This week's theme is Thanksgiving and gratitude. 

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: We Are Thankful

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- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is being thankful. 

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

Little Picassos: Spin-A-Drum

11:00am–12:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make some noise with your creativity! In this hands-on program, kids will craft their very own spinning drums — colorful, musical toys that twirl, rattle and beat to the rhythm of fun.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

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

Preschool Story Time: Bears

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- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is bears. 

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

Preschool Story Time: Thanksgiving

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

Join us for stories, songs and more. For kids 3-5 years. 

This week's theme is Thanksgiving. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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

Toddler Story Time: Giving Thanks

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. 

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

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

Story Time Take and Make Craft

12:00pm–7:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from November 25 to December 5 or as long as supplies last. 

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.

1 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Historic Preservation & Architecture

1:00pm–2:00pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Do you know what makes a building historic? How are historic buildings preserved for future generations? Join us for a presentation by historic architect David Gall, who will discuss the importance of historic preservation. 

2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cinema Bookworms

3:00pm–6:30pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club, General Program
Event Details:

Welcome to Cinema Bookworms! We'll be comparing a book and its movie adaptation. Read the book on your own, then join us for the movie. Afterward, we will have a discussion comparing the two.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Adult Video Gaming Time

3:15pm–5:15pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Adults (19+) come and join us for fun and gaming at the library. Bring your own laptop and handheld consoles to play, explore and build a community in a welcoming environment. Please bring your own headphones.

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

Terrific Tuesday: Happy Thanksgiving

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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Thanksgiving with fun stories, games and crafts. 

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.

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

Cozy Crochet for Teens

4:00pm–5:00pm
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:

Hang out with us for an hour of cozy crocheting fun. Whether you're just starting out and need a hand with the basics, or you're a crochet pro ready to show off your skills and share tips, we’ve got a spot just for you.

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

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Let's Start a Podcast

4:00pm–5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robotics and coding. We have crafts to make.

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

Dungeons & Dragons: Group B

4:00pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and get ready for some D&D. We are in an ongoing campaign, but you can still join up. All levels of experience are welcome. 

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie Mondays: Zootopia

4:00pm–6:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Enjoy popcorn and watch Zootopia to prepare for the release of Zootopia 2 in theaters. 

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 "19+ Years" group

Monday Matinee at Maiden Lane

4:00pm–6:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Monday Matinee at Maiden Lane revisits great films on the big screen on the last Monday of the month.  

A small snack will be available while supplies last. 

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

Homeschool STEM: Fall Leaf Flip Book

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years
West Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informative craft session where you can create your own flip book showing the color changes a leaf undergoes during the fall season. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1481 or registering online.

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.

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

Teen Escape Room: Triassic Hall

5:00pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

In this thriller escape room, a preview event for a grand exhibit of dinosaur animatronics has gone horribly wrong!

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

Evening Family Story Time: Pies

5:30pm–6:15pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful evening of story time and crafts for children aged 0-11. Our engaging sessions feature a variety of themed stories and exciting craft activities that will spark creativity and imagination in young minds.

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

Mystery Book Club: Firekeeper's Daughter

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:

Eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine, caught between her hometown and her Ojibwe roots, postpones her college plans after a family tragedy.