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Adult Book Club: Nonfiction

The Dictionary People by Sarah Ogilvie
2026-01-13 10:00:00 2026-01-13 11:30:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club: Nonfiction Enjoy a cup of tea and discuss this month's selection. Ashburn Library - Magazine Area

Tuesday, January 13
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-13 10:00:00 2026-01-13 11:30:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club: Nonfiction Enjoy a cup of tea and discuss this month's selection. Ashburn Library - Magazine Area

Ashburn Library

Magazine Area

Enjoy a cup of tea and discuss this month's selection.

Discuss The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary by Sarah Ogilvie. 

A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word.

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel – Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs – for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors |

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