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Book cover for Dune by Frank Herbert

Adult Book Club

Dune by Frank Herbert
2026-07-22 19:00:00 2026-07-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club A monthly book discussion. Gum Spring Library - Annex

Wednesday, July 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-22 19:00:00 2026-07-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club A monthly book discussion. Gum Spring Library - Annex

A monthly book discussion.

Discuss Dune by Frank Herbert.

A classic science fiction novel set on a desert planet, Arrakis, where imperial court betrayal and intrigue lead Paul Atreides to flee his destroyed home and live among the native Fremen people, becoming a messianic figure to rival the galactic Emperor.

The first half of the novel will be discussed on July 22 and the second half on Aug. 26. Contact the Gum Spring branch for more details.

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AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors |

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Fri, Jul 17 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 9:30AM to 5:00PM
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