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La Plata Book Discussion

Discussing " My Friends" by Fredrik Backman
2026-05-14 18:30:00 2026-05-14 19:45:00 America/New_York La Plata Book Discussion La Plata Branch -

Thursday, May 14
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 18:30:00 2026-05-14 19:45:00 America/New_York La Plata Book Discussion In May we will discuss "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. 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 "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. 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! 

On May 14, the La Plata Book Discussion will celebrate 20 years of enjoying books!  We will discuss "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman.  Copies can be picked up a month ahead at the front desk of the La Plata branch.  Recommended for ages 18+.  6:30 - 6:45 is social time; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45

 

In June, we will discuss "The First Ladies" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Murray.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussions |

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

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Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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