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Book Club | Swords and Stories

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2026-11-18 11:00:00 2026-11-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Club | Swords and Stories Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The City We Became" by NK Jemisin. Five Forks Branch -

Wednesday, November 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The City We Became" by NK Jemisin.

Whether you're a hardcore fan or new to the genre, join us for casual, imaginative conversation. November’s Book: The City We Became by NK Jemisin.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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