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History Book Club

History Book Club
2025-10-05 13:30:00 2025-10-05 14:30:00 America/Chicago History Book Club Join our History Book Club for a discussion of Barbara W. Tuchman's The Guns of August. Marion Public Library - Boardroom

Sunday, October 05
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-05 13:30:00 2025-10-05 14:30:00 America/Chicago History Book Club Join our History Book Club for a discussion of Barbara W. Tuchman's The Guns of August. Marion Public Library - Boardroom

Join our History Book Club for a discussion of Barbara W. Tuchman's The Guns of August.

You don't have to be an expert in history to enjoy this book club!

Join us October 5 in the Library Boardroom from 1:30-2:30 PM to discuss 

The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman. 

All ages welcome. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Program |

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