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Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale

Preview Night ($10.00 Admission Fee)

2025-03-19 17:00:00 2025-03-19 20:30:00 America/Chicago Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Wednesday, March 19
5:00pm - 8:30pm

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Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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