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Left On Read Book Club

The Wedding People by Alison Espach
2026-03-31 19:00:00 2026-03-31 20:00:00 America/Chicago Left On Read Book Club Join us for a social book group for readers in their 20’s or 30’s to discuss a variety of genres. Whether you loved our pick or hated it, join us for a casual, lively breakdown. Main Library - Conference Room

Tuesday, March 31
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-31 19:00:00 2026-03-31 20:00:00 America/Chicago Left On Read Book Club Join us for a social book group for readers in their 20’s or 30’s to discuss a variety of genres. Whether you loved our pick or hated it, join us for a casual, lively breakdown. Main Library - Conference Room

Main Library

Conference Room

Join us for a social book group for readers in their 20’s or 30’s to discuss a variety of genres. Whether you loved our pick or hated it, join us for a casual, lively breakdown.

This month we will be reading The Wedding People by Alison Espach.

  • Physical book club titles will be available at the Information Desk at the Main Library.
  • Electronic copies may be available on Libby, Hoopla, or CloudLibrary.

Please call 847-429-4680 for any questions or email Kathia at kgorostietareyes@gailborden.info.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups | Adult Programs |

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