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Adult Book Club: Book to Art

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
2025-02-05 19:00:00 2025-02-05 21:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club: Book to Art Read the selected book, then come to discuss and work on an art or craft project based on themes from the book. Pick up the book at the information desk. Ashburn Library - Meeting Room B

Wednesday, February 05
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-05 19:00:00 2025-02-05 21:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club: Book to Art Read the selected book, then come to discuss and work on an art or craft project based on themes from the book. Pick up the book at the information desk. Ashburn Library - Meeting Room B

Ashburn Library

Meeting Room B

Read the selected book, then come to discuss and work on an art or craft project based on themes from the book. Pick up the book at the information desk.

Read Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Staying busy has helped Tova cope ever since her son disappeared decades ago. When Tova's husband dies, she takes a job working the night shift at the aquarium, where she meets Marcellus, an octopus who deduces what happened to her son.

Use this link to listen to an interview with the author. 

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Make/Create | Books/Authors |

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