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Around the World Book Club

The Summer Book by Tove Jannson

2026-08-20 11:00:00 2026-08-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Around the World Book Club Visit different places through novels, memoirs, mysteries and other genres. You will be issued a Reading Passport to collect a stamp for each meeting attended. Sterling Library - Meeting Room C

Thursday, August 20
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Sterling Library

Meeting Room C

Visit different places through novels, memoirs, mysteries and other genres. You will be issued a Reading Passport to collect a stamp for each meeting attended.

This month, visit Finland. Discuss The Summer Book by Tove Jannson.

Sophia and her grandmother spend the summer together on a tiny, unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland. 

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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