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Library Book Club

Lessons in Chemistry
2025-02-27 18:30:00 2025-02-27 19:30:00 America/New_York Library Book Club Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening. The selection for February is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Bayport-Blue Point Library - Gene Horton Local History Room

Thursday, February 27
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-27 18:30:00 2025-02-27 19:30:00 America/New_York Library Book Club Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening. The selection for February is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Bayport-Blue Point Library - Gene Horton Local History Room

Bayport-Blue Point Library

Gene Horton Local History Room

Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening. The selection for February is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening.  The selection for February is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.  Books will be available at the main desk approximately four weeks before the discussion.  Registration required. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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Makerspace: The Fulcrum
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Library Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry
Thu, Feb 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening.  The selection for February is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
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Library Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gene Horton Local History Room
Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening. The selection for February is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
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