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Best Titles for Summer

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Best Titles for Summer - RO

Adults 18+
2026-05-21 19:00:00 2026-05-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago Best Titles for Summer - RO Join Adult Services staff to hear about the best new books for summer! Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Thursday, May 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-21 19:00:00 2026-05-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago Best Titles for Summer - RO Join Adult Services staff to hear about the best new books for summer! Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Harnish Main

Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Join Adult Services staff to hear about the best new books for summer!

Not sure what to read this summer? We have some great suggestions! Looking for the perfect title for the Read, White, and Blue Challenge? We can help! Want personalized suggestions for summer reading? Come with a favorite book or author in mind, and we'll offer ideas for what to read next! We'll also have light refreshments and book giveaways. Don't miss this great night for book lovers!

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

TAGS: | book | adult |

Harnish Main
Phone: 847-458-6060
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Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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