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La Plata Book Discussion [In Person]

Discussing "Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride
2025-05-08 18:30:00 2025-05-08 19:45:00 America/New_York La Plata Book Discussion [In Person] La Plata Branch -

Thursday, May 08
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 18:30:00 2025-05-08 19:45:00 America/New_York La Plata Book Discussion [In Person] In May we will discuss "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45. La Plata Branch -

In May we will discuss "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.

The La Plata Book Discussion is for those who love reading books that cover a wide variety of genres and themes. Participants can suggest titles and vote on the books that will be read. Come join the fun on the second Thursday of the month! 

In May we will read "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.  Recommended for ages 18+. This meeting will be hosted in person.  6:30 - 6:45 is social time; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45

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 In June we will discuss "The Women" by Kristin Hannah.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussions |

TAGS: | social | La Plata Book Discussion | book discussion |

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

La Plata Branch
Phone: 301-934-9001
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We're closed Monday January 20 due to CLOSED: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
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(CLOSED: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY)
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Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 Closed
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