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AuthorTalk | Children's Black Author Series

"Yikes, I Saw a Barracuda!" by Tamara Anderson
2025-02-04 17:30:00 2025-02-04 18:30:00 America/New_York AuthorTalk | Children's Black Author Series Welcome to Centerville for a series of African American Authors reaching audiences of all ages. Centerville Branch -

Tuesday, February 04
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Welcome to Centerville for a series of African American Authors reaching audiences of all ages.

Welcome Mrs. Tamara Anderson children’s author of Yikes, I Saw a Barracuda! Her reading will take us on a fun snorkeling trip exploring a new country. All ages are welcome.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Family | Community | Book Talk | Author Talk |

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Education | Homework Help
Tue, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Aug 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
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Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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