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Banned Book Club: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

calendar_today Sat October 10th at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
location_on Leavenworth Public Library
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Join us for curious and respectful conversations about books that have been banned or challenged across the decades. We'll discuss why the books have been banned, what we think about them, and what they have to tell us about the time in which they were banned and their relevance today.

What you need to know

Meetings will take place on the second Saturday of the month, July through November, 10-11am. No long-term commitment required! Just sign up for the book(s) you are interested in reading. Register and stop by the library during the month prior for your copy of the book.

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Banned Book Club - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

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Join us for curious and respectful conversations about books that have been banned or challenged across the decades. We'll discuss why the books have been banned, what we think about them, and what they have to tell us about the time in which they were banned and their relevance today. ## What you need to know - Meetings will take place on the second Saturday of the month, July through November, 10-11am. - No long-term commitment required! Just sign up for the book(s) you are interested in reading. - Register and stop by the library during the month prior for your copy of the book. - Monthly picks (subject to change based on availability):

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