Book Speed Dating

Thu, Nov 13 2025

6:00pm - 7:30pm

East Independence Community Room

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Remind Me Later

Subjects

Books and Reading

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

In-House Adult

Registration

Registration Required

Your perfect match awaits you--book match, that is! Join us for this adults-only event where Library staff share some of the Library's most desirable books.

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