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Adult Book Fair
2024-09-27 17:00:00 2024-09-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago Adult Book Fair Remember the excitement and magic of school book fairs? We're bringing that nostalgia back for adults, too! Marion Public Library - Community Room

Friday, September 27
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-27 17:00:00 2024-09-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago Adult Book Fair Remember the excitement and magic of school book fairs? We're bringing that nostalgia back for adults, too! Marion Public Library - Community Room

Marion Public Library

Community Room

Remember the excitement and magic of school book fairs? We're bringing that nostalgia back for adults, too!

Make plans to join us for our Adult Book Fair on Friday, September 27 from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Community Room. We'll have books, nostalgic goodies, and treats that bring you back to the good ol' days. A portion of all proceeds from the event will go back to supporting the library! Please note that this event is for patrons ages 21 and up.

Thank you to our food and drink sponsors, the Marion Public Library Foundation and Pizza Hut!

VENDOR LIST

Friends of the Marion Public Library

HEA Book Boutique

Roots in Bloom

Sea Love

Swamp Fox Bookstore

Sweet Cheesecake

Sweetopia -- unable to attend

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Program |

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Marion Public Library
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