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Adult Book Club: Nonfiction

How to Be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery
2025-02-10 19:00:00 2025-02-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club: Nonfiction A monthly book discussion. Gum Spring Library - Meeting Room C

Monday, February 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-10 19:00:00 2025-02-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club: Nonfiction A monthly book discussion. Gum Spring Library - Meeting Room C

Gum Spring Library

Meeting Room C

A monthly book discussion.

Discuss How to Be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery.

This restorative memoir reflects on the personalities and quirks of thirteen animals—Sy’s friends—and the truths revealed by their grace.

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors |

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