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Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
2024-11-07 13:45:00 2024-11-07 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club November's Selection: "The Scribe of Siena" by Melodie Winawer Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Thursday, November 07
1:45pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-07 13:45:00 2024-11-07 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club November's Selection: "The Scribe of Siena" by Melodie Winawer Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Franklin Park Branch

Franklin Park Community Room

November's Selection: "The Scribe of Siena" by Melodie Winawer

Join us for a discussion of The Scribe of Sienna by Melodie Winawer.

A limited number of copies of November's selection will be available for checkout at the Franklin Park Branch. 

Registration is not required. 

If you have any questions, please call us at 732-873-8700 x 5. The library reserves the right to reschedule programs. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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Franklin Park Branch
Phone: 732-873-8700 opt. 5
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Franklin Park Branch

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We're open 1:30PM to 8:00PM

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We're open 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Address
64 Clover Place
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
Tel: 732-873-8700 opt. 5
About the branch

The Franklin Park Branch is located just off Claremont Road on Clover Place right next door to the Franklin Park School.

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