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Historical Reads Book Club

Exploring the Past Through Memoirs & Historical Fiction
2026-10-15 13:00:00 2026-10-15 14:00:00 America/New_York Historical Reads Book Club Read with us as we delve into well-known figures and overlooked moments in time. Location TBD -

Thursday, October 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-15 13:00:00 2026-10-15 14:00:00 America/New_York Historical Reads Book Club Read with us as we delve into well-known figures and overlooked moments in time. Location TBD -

Read with us as we delve into well-known figures and overlooked moments in time.

Enjoy biographies, memoirs, and creative writing that explores the past with the Historical Reads Book Club. Newcomers are always welcome.

A limited number of copies are available ahead of time at the library--stop by to check one out from our Book Club display, order a copy through your CWMARS account, or call the Circulation Desk to put one on hold. In October, we will read The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

Find past reads and upcoming titles at the Historical Reads page.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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