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Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
2025-12-18 13:45:00 2025-12-18 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club December's Selection: The Stolen Lady by Laura Morelli Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Thursday, December 18
1:45pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-18 13:45:00 2025-12-18 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club December's Selection: The Stolen Lady by Laura Morelli Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Franklin Park Branch

Franklin Park Community Room

December's Selection: The Stolen Lady by Laura Morelli

Join us for a discussion of The Stolen Lady by Laura Morelli.

A limited number of copies the book 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.

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Franklin Park Branch
Phone: 732-873-8700 opt. 5
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Tel: 732-873-8700 opt. 5
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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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DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Dec 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
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