DeKalb County Public Library
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About Us
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Contact Information
3560 Kensington Road; Library Administrative Center
Decatur, GA 30032
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Monday August 18 All Day
Take and Make: Handprint Animals
Choose from one of three kits at the Redan-Trotti Library to make your own handprint animal.
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Monday August 18 All Day
Exploring Artist Gallery
Join us in celebrating the creative spirit of our community throughout the month of August!
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Monday August 18 All Day
Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt
Find all the items hidden around the Children's Department to win a prize.
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Monday August 18 All Day
Take & Make: Decoder Wheel
Pick up a kit to make a decoder wheel for secret messages. Kits will be available while supplies last.
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Monday August 18 All Day
Bold Artist Gallery
Join us in celebrating the creative spirit of our community throughout the month of August!
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Monday August 18 All Day
Wellness Exhibit
Coloring Vibes By Kimberly Ware. View a collection of ready to be colored on canvas arts, and coloring pages that observes positivity, mindfulness, and wellness.
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Monday August 18 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit
Experience the beautiful artwork of local artists. The exhibit includes unique paintings, photographs, and collages created by Georgia artists.
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Monday August 18 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Monday August 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Northlake Cookbook Club - The Complete Modern Pantry
"The Complete Modern Pantry" by America's Test Kitchen. Be prepared for lively discussion and feel free to bring samples of recipes you prepared from the book.
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Genealogy Group
Join us virtually for our monthly meeting to discuss genealogy methodology, research tips, techniques, and resources. All experience levels are welcome.
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Stone Mountain Origami Club
Join us at the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg library for a relaxing evening of paper folding. This month's project will be a hummingbird. All skill levels are welcome for this project.
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
English as a Second Language
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes are facilitated by a volunteer instructor. For adults only; no registration required.
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Tuesday August 19 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Microsoft Excel: Lookup and Reference Functions
Learn how to use VLOOKUP and other functions to find information within your spreadsheets.
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Tuesday August 19 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Diamond Art Painting
Paint with colored rhinestones on a self-adhesive canvas and make beautiful diamond artwork that will shimmer, sparkle, and shine.
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Tuesday August 19 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Golden Classic Film Series
Destry Rides Again
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Tuesday August 19 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
P.A.C.T. Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Gardins of Edin by Rosey Lee.
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Tuesday August 19 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Mind Bubble Homework Help
Having trouble with homework? Our homework helpers are here for you and offer individual help for your homework needs.
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Tuesday August 19 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Wordsmiths Teen Writing Club
Learn new techniques to hone your creative writing skills. Share your work with other creatives like you.
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Tuesday August 19 4:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Meeting
Help sort book donations with the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library. Your efforts will support our book sales and help raise money to fund library programs.
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Tuesday August 19 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Adultish Sewing Club
Join Decatur's Adultish Sewing Club.
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Tuesday August 19 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
B2 Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. Books are available for checkout at Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
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Tuesday August 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Embry Hills Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Call by Peadar O'Guilin.
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Tuesday August 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Maximizing Social Security Benefits
Learn important rules that affect the amount of retirement benefits you collect, and strategies for supplementing social security with other sources of retirement income and savings.
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Tuesday August 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Drop In
Join certified ESL instructor Edna Wright for a drop-in session. This will be a time for ESL students to discuss their progress and ask questions in a relaxed and supportive setting.
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Tuesday August 19 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Toastmasters Club
Join the Stonecrest Library Toastmasters Club and improve your communication and public speaking skills with family, friends, colleagues, clients, and large audiences.
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Wednesday August 20 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Wednesday August 20 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. All levels are welcome.Classes are free and taught by a certified language teacher.
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Wednesday August 20 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Joyous Club
Join us for a fun activity for adults with developmental disabilities. Registration required.
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Wednesday August 20 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Game Day for Caregivers
Take a break from your caregiving responsibilities. Join us for games, conversation, and food. This programs is for caregivers only.
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Wednesday August 20 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Silver Sleuths Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister.
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Wednesday August 20 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wellness Wednesday
Join us for The Art of Doodling, a workshop facilitated by Kimberly Ware. Let's get to drawing, scribbling, or creating patterns without a specific purpose or end goal in mind. It's ok to mess up!
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Wednesday August 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Microsoft Word: Creating Resumes
Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create a job resume. No registration required.
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Wednesday August 20 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Senior Advisory Board Meeting (SAB)
Are you recently retired or have time to help your community? Get involved! All meetings will take place in person at Decatur Library and virtually on Zoom.
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Wednesday August 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-In Technology Support
Come to this drop-in session to get your basic technology questions answered.
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Wednesday August 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Senior Game Day
Bring your friends or make new ones and join us for games and snacks. Open to first 20 participants. Funded by Methodist Church of Stone Mountain & Friends of the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library.
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Wednesday August 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Line Dancing with Zenobia
Put on your comfortable workout attire and come out and learn all the newest line dances from Zenobia.
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Wednesday August 20 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
One-on-One Technology Help
Bring your computer and basic technology questions, and Clarkston staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Wednesday August 20 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Web Portfolio Workshop: Showcasing Your Work the Smart Way
Participants will learn how to build a simple yet professional web portfolio to highlight services, work samples, or products. Presentation by James Thomas.
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Wednesday August 20 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Stone Mountain Chess Club
Join the Stone Mountain Chess Club. All skill levels are welcome.
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Wednesday August 20 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Paint Night at the Decatur Library
Learn about color mixing as you create a dramatic piece of art. Take home a splash of spring to share with family and friends.
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Wednesday August 20 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Interview Preparation: Be Prepared For Your Next Interview
Learn how to speak with confidence, dress the part, and learn how to represent your best self to get the job that you deserve.
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Thursday August 21 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of Siren Queen by Nghi Vo.
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Thursday August 21 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Open Technology Lab
Bring your computer questions, and the Decatur Library staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Thursday August 21 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Mind Bubble Homework Help
Having trouble with homework? Our homework helpers are here for you and offer individual help for your homework needs.
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Friday August 22 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Jewelry with Gin - Virtual Class
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from Jewelry with Gin.
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Friday August 22 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit: Colors Without Borders, Art Without Rules
Anthony Smith shares his life journey, from growing up with a flamboyant fashion designer mother and an interior decorator father, to becoming an adult whose work has no limits and no boundaries.
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Friday August 22 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Sale
All proceeds will be used to fund library programs and purchase items for the collection.
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Friday August 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Microsoft Excel: Logic Functions
Learn how to use logic functions In Excel to return calculated results within your spreadsheets.
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Friday August 22 11:00am - 12:45pm EDT
Anew You Yoga
Instructor Cheetara will guide you through a series of poses and breathing exercises that promote relaxation and well-being. Bring your mat, and lets stretch, strengthen, and breathe together.
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Friday August 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Crochet Your Way
Create crochet projects from patterns. All experience levels.
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Friday August 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Stonecrest Weekend Movie Matinee: Sinners
Sinners (2025). Rated R. 2h 8m.
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Friday August 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Game Day Fun
Play one of our board games or bring your own.
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Friday August 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movie
Polte Society (2023). Rated PG-13. 1h 33m.
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Friday August 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Nonfiction Friday Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Big Burn by Timothy Egan.
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Saturday August 23 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Friends of Embry Hills Library Book Sale
Stop by to browse and buy. All proceeds benefit the Embry Hills Library.
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Saturday August 23 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Sale
All proceeds will be used to fund library programs and purchase items for the collection.
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Saturday August 23 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Introduction to Canva
Learn how to use Canva to create flyers and social media posts to help create a brand for your business.
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Saturday August 23 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Stonecrest Weekend Movie Matinee: Sinners
Sinners (2025). Rated R. 2h 8m.
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Saturday August 23 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Travel Tips
Learn the nuts and bolts of traveling. We will walk through useful resources and help you build an itinerary as you plan your next trip. No registration required.
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Saturday August 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Meeting
Join our quarterly meeting to discuss ways to support the work of the library by raising funds for books and materials, sponsoring programs, and advocating for the library.
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Saturday August 23 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
A Little Loopy Crochet Group
Join a staff member and learn to crochet or bring your current crochet projects. Open to first 12 participants.
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Saturday August 23 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DeKalb Filmmakers Club: Video Podcasts
Join the Filmmaker's Club to discuss film craft and meet others interested in film craft. This month we'll collaborate on the process of creating a video podcast episode.
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Saturday August 23 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Charlas Alfa 2- Grupo de apoyo para una vida saludable
Ven a vivir tu experiencia de Charlas Alfa 2 con Angela Almario.
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Monday August 25 All Day
Bold Artist Gallery
Join us in celebrating the creative spirit of our community throughout the month of August!
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Monday August 25 All Day
Exploring Artist Gallery
Join us in celebrating the creative spirit of our community throughout the month of August!
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Monday August 25 All Day
Take and Make: Handprint Animals
Choose from one of three kits at the Redan-Trotti Library to make your own handprint animal.
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Monday August 25 All Day
Dog Days of Summer Scavenger Hunt
Find all the items hidden around the Children's Department to win a prize.
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Monday August 25 All Day
Wellness Exhibit
Coloring Vibes By Kimberly Ware. View a collection of ready to be colored on canvas arts, and coloring pages that observes positivity, mindfulness, and wellness.
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Monday August 25 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit
Experience the beautiful artwork of local artists. The exhibit includes unique paintings, photographs, and collages created by Georgia artists.
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Monday August 25 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Monday August 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Microsoft Excel Basics
This is an introductory class that will teach you how to enter, format, and calculate data in Excel.
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Monday August 25 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Sale
All proceeds will be used to fund library programs and purchase items for the collection.
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Monday August 25 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Silent Book Club
Bring your own book and enjoy an hour of quiet reading with other "booktroverts." We'll gather together, read for an hour, then have time to share and socialize.
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Monday August 25 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
English as a Second Language
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes are facilitated by a volunteer instructor. For adults only; no registration required.
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Monday August 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Tuesday August 26 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Working with Date and Time Functions in Microsoft Excel
This class will teach you how to work with Excel's date and time functions to manipulate and analyze dates and times within a spreadsheet.
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Tuesday August 26 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Cricut Creations
Make DIY projects using the Cricut Maker machine and Design Space. If possible, bring your own Cricut machine and a laptop or tablet.
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Tuesday August 26 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Mind Bubble Homework Help
Having trouble with homework? Our homework helpers are here for you and offer individual help for your homework needs.
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Tuesday August 26 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Adultish Sewing Club
Join Decatur's Adultish Sewing Club.
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Tuesday August 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Wesley Chapel Book Club (In-Person & Online)
Join us for a discussion of Never Saw Me Coming: How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System - and Pocketed $40 Million by Tanya Smith.
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Tuesday August 26 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Fiber Arts Social
Stop by the library and de-stress. Work on your fiber arts project with other fiber arts crafters. No advance registration is required. Light snacks provided.
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Wednesday August 27 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Wednesday August 27 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. All levels are welcome.Classes are free and taught by a certified language teacher.
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Wednesday August 27 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness in VR. Join Drew Pearson, CEO of XR DOJO as we explore wellness apps that help with meditation and breathing techniques. Personal VR devices are encouraged. We will have demo devices to try.
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Wednesday August 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-In Technology Support
Come to this drop-in session to get your basic technology questions answered.
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Wednesday August 27 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
One-on-One Technology Help
Bring your computer and basic technology questions, and Clarkston staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Wednesday August 27 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mocktails with Marc
Learn how to make mocktails and chat with your neighbors!
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Wednesday August 27 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton.