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Walking Book Club Discussion for Older Adults

The Swimmers: A Novel by Julie Otsuka

2024-05-23 10:00:00 2024-05-23 11:00:00 America/Chicago Walking Book Club Discussion for Older Adults Join senior services librarian Jill McKeown and your fellow community members to discuss "The Swimmers" by Julia Otsuka as we take a leisurely, 45-minute walk around Wilmette. Wilmette Public Library - Library Lawn

Thursday, May 23
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-05-23 10:00:00 2024-05-23 11:00:00 America/Chicago Walking Book Club Discussion for Older Adults Join senior services librarian Jill McKeown and your fellow community members to discuss "The Swimmers" by Julia Otsuka as we take a leisurely, 45-minute walk around Wilmette. Wilmette Public Library - Library Lawn

Join senior services librarian Jill McKeown and your fellow community members to discuss "The Swimmers" by Julia Otsuka as we take a leisurely, 45-minute walk around Wilmette.

We will meet at the flagpole in front of the library. Open to all though registration is required.  

Reserve a copy of the book for pick-up at the library, or borrow an ebook or downloadable audiobook copies through Libby. 

Rain date reschedule for Thursday, May 30; registrants will be notified directly. 

For those who would like to purchase a copy of The Swimmers, please support our local independent bookstore, The Book Stall at 811 Elm Street in Winnetka.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Group |

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Wilmette Public Library

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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building. 

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