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Essay Discussion Club

"Object Permanence" by Martin Padgett
2026-11-19 11:00:00 2026-11-19 12:00:00 America/New_York Essay Discussion Club Discuss "Object Permanence" by Martin Padgett. Pick up the essay at the front desk. Rust Library - Conference Room A

Thursday, November 19
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Rust Library

Conference Room A

Discuss "Object Permanence" by Martin Padgett. Pick up the essay at the front desk.

Access this month's reading at Gravy, the journal of the Southern Foodways Alliance, or pick up a physical copy at the information desk.

Have you thought about joining a book club, but don’t have the time or inclination to read several hundred pages before a discussion? What if you only had to read 5–10 pages? If that interests you, try our Essay Discussion Group.

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

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture/History |

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