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Around the World in 90 Days

Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
2025-01-22 00:00:00 2025-01-22 23:59:00 America/New_York Around the World in 90 Days Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025! Main Library -

Wednesday, January 22
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 00:00:00 2025-01-22 23:59:00 America/New_York Around the World in 90 Days Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025! Main Library -

Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!

For three months, take the opportunity to read a book from each continent (except for Antarctica, sorry penguins!). Complete the challenge on the Beanstack app and win a free book! 

There's no need to register again if you've already used Beanstack; sign into your existing account to join the Reading Challenge. If registering for the first time:

  • On a computer/laptop: Go to https://dedhamma.beanstack.org/users/sign_in/, or download the mobile app, called Beanstack Tracker, for Android and iOS.
  • Sign in or create an account: Register an individual or family > Registering myself > Complete prompts, including name, username, email, password, and age. Join Challenge and receive your registration badge.
  • To log hours/activities: Click "Log Reading and Activities" in the top left corner. Log minutes using the calendar to select the day you read. (You’ll also be asked if you want to record the book you read.) Record the times you’ve read in minutes or hours. Select the accurate reader, and then "Complete an Activity." Or, click on the Badges tab to complete activities if you've already selected the challenge.
  • Enjoy earning badges when you meet reading and activity milestones!

For all ages. Registration required on the Beanstack app. Please reach out to Michaela at mcalderwood@minlib.net with any questions. Prizes generously sponsored by The Friends of Dedham Public Library.

Looking for reading recommendations? Check out our curated booklists for inspiration! 

 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 9:00AM to 4:30PM
(New Year's Eve)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 Closed
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About the branch

The Main Library is located on Church Street in Dedham Square. In addition to traditional library material, the Main Library also houses town archives, the Dedham Collection.

Upcoming Events

Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Main Library
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Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with... more
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with friends and talk about these awesome graphic novels at our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Main Library
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Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime - PreK Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is easy as ABC!
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Come join us for a lively discussion of both... more
Come join us for a lively discussion of both fiction and nonfiction books at the Endicott Branch Library!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Main Library
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Baby Time
Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
You’re never too young for the library!
Healthy Aging in Action - Fitness Essentials for Your Best Life with Cindy Sullivan
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Piano Space
A guide to staying strong, balanced, and independent!
Acrylic Paint Pouring
Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully)... more
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully) spilling paint. It might get messy.
Financial Planning for the New Year - with Daniel Marean, CFA, MBA
Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Is your New Year's Resolution getting your finances... more
Is your New Year's Resolution getting your finances in shape? Then this free workshop is for you!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Main Library
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Memory Cafe
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a... more
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes
Drop-In Stargazing
Thu, Jan 09, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Main Library
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Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Magic Show - with Magician & Mentalist Jonathan Vale
Fri, Jan 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Jonathan Vale’s show blends psychology, hypnosis,... more
Jonathan Vale’s show blends psychology, hypnosis, and mind reading to create an experience that you truly can’t see anywhere else!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Main Library
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Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Local Author Book Talk - Laura Beretsky
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author, Laura Beretsky as she discusses... more
Join local author, Laura Beretsky as she discusses her memoir, Seizing Control: Managing Epilepsy and Others' Reactions to it - a Memoir.
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Main Library
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Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Main Library
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Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Afternoon Book Group
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Come join us as we discuss a variety of fiction and... more
Come join us as we discuss a variety of fiction and nonfiction books!
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) works with the teen... more
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) works with the teen librarian to help the library select books and plan programs. It also counts as volunteer hours!
Millennial Book Group
Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to... more
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to newer bestsellers, soon to be movies/series, and anything else we would love to read and discuss!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime - PreK Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is easy as ABC!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Baby Time
Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
You’re never too young for the library!
Acrylic Paint Pouring
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully)... more
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully) spilling paint. It might get messy.
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Main Library Book Group caters to fans of fiction... more
Main Library Book Group caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction; the titles read are chosen by members of the group.
The Magic of Found Family - In Conversation with Author TJ Klune
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Come have a magical moment with New York Times... more
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
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Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Thu, Jan 16, All day
Main Library
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Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book... more
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book Group! Each month we will read a title featuring characters/people, themes, or subjects that fall under the broader LGBTQ+ umbrella.
Drop-In Stargazing
Thu, Jan 16, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Fri, Jan 17, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Delayed Opening
Fri, Jan 17, 9:00am - 10:15am
Main Library
The Library will have a delayed opening due to a... more
The Library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting.
Senior Center Book Group
Fri, Jan 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ames Senior Center
Senior Center Book Group is for those age 55+... more
Senior Center Book Group is for those age 55+ looking to connect with a community of local readers who respectfully discuss a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction. We welcome new members!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 18, All day
Main Library
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Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Sun, Jan 19, All day
Main Library
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Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Library Closed
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Main Library
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the... more
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Library will be closed.
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime - PreK Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is easy as ABC!
Snowflake Decorations
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Turn some yarn and a couple popsicle sticks into a... more
Turn some yarn and a couple popsicle sticks into a fun and seasonal ornament!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Wed, Jan 22, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Baby Time
Wed, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
You’re never too young for the library!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Thu, Jan 23, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Notes on Modern Irrationality - with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us as we chat with the New York Times... more
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
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The Best Way to Declutter Your Home
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Confused by all the different decluttering methods... more
Confused by all the different decluttering methods you see described online?
Drop-In Stargazing
Thu, Jan 23, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Fri, Jan 24, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 25, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Sun, Jan 26, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
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Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Mon, Jan 27, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
Register
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Tue, Jan 28, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
Register
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime - PreK Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is easy as ABC!
An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent - A Conversation with Seth Fishman
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us for an inside look into working with an... more
Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.
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History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Engage in stimulating conversation with people who... more
Engage in stimulating conversation with people who love history just as much as you do! We read books in pairs, a historical fiction one month, then a related non-fiction the following month.
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Wed, Jan 29, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
Register
Baby Time
Wed, Jan 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
You’re never too young for the library!
Acrylic Paint Pouring
Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully)... more
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully) spilling paint. It might get messy.
Words, Wind, and Wood Concert
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us for an evening of original music and poetry!
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Thu, Jan 30, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
Register
Drop-In Stargazing
Thu, Jan 30, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Fri, Jan 31, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
Register
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!
Register
Chess for Kids
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Media Tables
Discover a new way of learning the world’s... more
Discover a new way of learning the world’s greatest board game. No Stress Chess is a chess teacher unlike any other.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Feb 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with... more
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with friends and talk about these awesome graphic novels at our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime - PreK Storytime
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is easy as ABC!
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Come join us for a lively discussion of both... more
Come join us for a lively discussion of both fiction and nonfiction books at the Endicott Branch Library!
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