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LGBTQ+ Book Group

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LGBTQ+ Book Group

2026-07-16 19:00:00 2026-07-16 19:45:00 America/New_York LGBTQ+ Book Group 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. Main Library - Rotunda Space

Thursday, July 16
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 19:00:00 2026-07-16 19:45:00 America/New_York LGBTQ+ Book Group 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. Main Library - Rotunda Space

Main Library

Rotunda Space

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.

LGBTQ+ Book Group meets at the Main Library (43 Church St) on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Books can be picked up behind the Main Library circulation desk beginning one month before each meeting.

We will discuss the following titles:


For adults. Registration encouraged. Email Ari with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Senior (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

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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.

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