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Essay Discussion Club

Tue, Oct 13 · 2:00 PM Purcellville Library

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.

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