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AuthorTalk | Children's Author Series

Honey Moore - Skyie Pie
2024-02-29 17:00:00 2024-02-29 18:00:00 America/New_York AuthorTalk | Children's Author Series Welcome to Centerville for a series of African American Children's Authors during the month of February. Each week will feature a different author. Centerville Branch -

Thursday, February 29
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Welcome to Centerville for a series of African American Children's Authors during the month of February. Each week will feature a different author.

Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon from children’s author Honey Moore as she brings the delightful series of Skyie Pie to life. Families Welcomed. (all ages)

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Talk |

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