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Contemporary Book Group

Table for Two by Amor Towles
2024-12-16 19:00:00 2024-12-16 20:30:00 America/Chicago Contemporary Book Group The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Room at the Main Library. Main Library - Grove Room

Monday, December 16
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-16 19:00:00 2024-12-16 20:30:00 America/Chicago Contemporary Book Group The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Room at the Main Library. Main Library - Grove Room

Main Library

Grove Room

The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Room at the Main Library.

December 2024: Table for Two by Amor Towles

Click on the book cover to learn more!

Visit: https://www.gailborden.info/contemporary-fiction-book-group

or contact Tracy Hanson at 847-608-5013 or thanson@gailborden.info for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Dec 15, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
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Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Dec 15, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Victorian Seasonal Music from the Evergreen Collective
Sun, Dec 15, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Come hear this prelude to "A Christmas Carol Revisited: Scrooge's Reclamation" program. Performed by a multi-instrument chamber ensemble.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Dec 15, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
A Christmas Carol Revisited: Scrooge's Reclamation
Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy Victorian seasonal music from the Evergreen Collective, followed by an insightful presentation on the transformation of the infamous character Ebenezer Scrooge. Please Register
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Dec 15, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Dec 15, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8
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Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Evening Chess Club
Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Contemporary Book Group - Table for Two by Amor Towles
Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Room at the Main Library.
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