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La Plata Book Discussion

Discussing "The River is Waiting" by Wally Lamb
2026-12-10 18:30:00 2026-12-10 19:45:00 America/New_York La Plata Book Discussion La Plata Branch -

Thursday, December 10
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-12-10 18:30:00 2026-12-10 19:45:00 America/New_York La Plata Book Discussion In December we will discuss "The River is Waiting" by Wally Lamb . Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45. La Plata Branch -

In December we will discuss "The River is Waiting" by Wally Lamb . 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 December 10, we will discuss "The River is Waiting" by Wally Lamb.  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 January, we will discuss "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussions |

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

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