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Historical Fiction Book Discussion

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
2025-02-03 19:00:00 2025-02-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago Historical Fiction Book Discussion Warren-Newport Public Library - The Flex

Monday, February 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-03 19:00:00 2025-02-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago Historical Fiction Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of Historical Fiction in honor of Black History Month. Warren-Newport Public Library - The Flex

Join us for a discussion of Historical Fiction in honor of Black History Month.

Join us for a discussion of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk.
 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading & Writing | Clubs |

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