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"Integrating into a Burning House"

Jan 19th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a powerful and timely public lecture by Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks.
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Tails & Tales | Read to Therapy Dogs | Van Belkum, part of a series

Jan 14th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Van Belkum Branch
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Sci-Fi Book Club, part of a series

Jan 14th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Conversation Circle | English, part of a series

Jan 14th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Tails & Tales | Read to Therapy Dogs | Madison Square, part of a series

Jan 15th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Madison Square Branch
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Margo's Got Money Troubles

Join our book club to discuss "Margo's Got Money Troubles" on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Yankee Clipper Branch.
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Solaris

Join our Sci-Fi book club to discuss "Solaris" by Stanislaw Lem on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the Main Library.
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January Books Beyond Storytime: New Year

Learn about some new year traditions with these books!
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Margo's Got Money Troubles

Join our book club to discuss "Margo's Got Money Troubles" on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Yankee Clipper Branch.
GRPL_ReadersAdvisory

Solaris

Join our Sci-Fi book club to discuss "Solaris" by Stanislaw Lem on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the Main Library.
GRPL_ReadersAdvisory

January Books Beyond Storytime: New Year

Learn about some new year traditions with these books!
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