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Real Reads Book Discussion

Syria's Secret Library by Mike Thomson
2023-04-18 09:30:00 2023-04-18 11:00:00 America/Chicago Real Reads Book Discussion We'll discuss Syria's Secret Library: Reading and Redemption in a Town Under Siege by Mike Thomson. Books are available at the Ask Us Desk one month before each discussion. Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room (Virtual), Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Tuesday, April 18
9:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-04-18 09:30:00 2023-04-18 11:00:00 America/Chicago Real Reads Book Discussion We'll discuss Syria's Secret Library: Reading and Redemption in a Town Under Siege by Mike Thomson. Books are available at the Ask Us Desk one month before each discussion. Downers Grove Public Library - Training Room (Virtual), Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Downers Grove Public Library

Training Room (Virtual), Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

We'll discuss Syria's Secret Library: Reading and Redemption in a Town Under Siege by Mike Thomson. Books are available at the Ask Us Desk one month before each discussion.

The remarkable story of a small, makeshift library in the town of Daraya, and the people who found hope and humanity in its books during a four-year siege.

Coffee and donuts will be served.

Contact the Ask Us Desk at askus@dglibrary.org for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Registration Required | In-Person Program | Book Discussions |

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