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La Plata Book Discussion

Discussing "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell
2026-08-13 18:30:00 2026-08-13 19:45:00 America/New_York La Plata Book Discussion La Plata Branch -

Thursday, August 13
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-13 18:30:00 2026-08-13 19:45:00 America/New_York La Plata Book Discussion In August we will discuss "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell . Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45. La Plata Branch -

In August we will discuss "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell . 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 August 13, we will discuss "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell.  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 September, we will discuss "Everything in Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of our Deadliest Infection" by John Green.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussions |

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

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La Plata Book Discussion - Discussing "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
In August we will discuss "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell . Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.
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