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Walking Book Club

Be Ready When the Luck Happens: a memoir by Ina Garten
2025-08-20 19:00:00 2025-08-20 20:30:00 America/Chicago Walking Book Club The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library. Main Library - Conference Room

Wednesday, August 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 19:00:00 2025-08-20 20:30:00 America/Chicago Walking Book Club The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library. Main Library - Conference Room

Main Library

Conference Room

The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.

Be Ready When the Luck Happens: a memoir by Ina Garten

Click on the book cover to learn more!

NOTE: This meeting is a potluck; all food is prepared in home kitchens by others. The Library has no control over the ingredients or preparation methods used. Please use your own discretion when deciding what/if to eat. If you have any food allergies or dietary concerns, we recommend exercising caution.

Visit: https://gailborden.info/walking-book-club

or contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info or 847-289-5844 for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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