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Children's Book Author Fair
2023-08-29 16:00:00 2023-08-29 18:00:00 America/Chicago Children's Book Author Fair Discover local children's authors and find new and interesting reads. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Tuesday, August 29
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-29 16:00:00 2023-08-29 18:00:00 America/Chicago Children's Book Author Fair Discover local children's authors and find new and interesting reads. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Discover local children's authors and find new and interesting reads. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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