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History Book Club

History Book Club
2025-12-14 13:30:00 2025-12-14 14:30:00 America/Chicago History Book Club History Book Club discusses world and U.S. history. December's book is "The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962" by Max Hastings. Marion Public Library - Boardroom

Sunday, December 14
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-14 13:30:00 2025-12-14 14:30:00 America/Chicago History Book Club History Book Club discusses world and U.S. history. December's book is "The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962" by Max Hastings. Marion Public Library - Boardroom

History Book Club discusses world and U.S. history. December's book is "The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962" by Max Hastings.

Join us for our History Book Club, where you have a chance to read and discuss world, U.S. and current history.

You don't need to be an expert in history to enjoy this club.

December 14th at 1:30 in the Library Board Room. All are welcome. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Program |

TAGS: | history book club |

Marion Public Library
Phone: 319-377-3412
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