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Understanding Classic Children?s Literature
2022-11-14 18:00:00 2022-11-14 19:00:00 America/New_York Understanding Classic Children?s Literature Join library staff to learn why and how "classic literature" is considered "classic". Grayson Branch -

Monday, November 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-14 18:00:00 2022-11-14 19:00:00 America/New_York Understanding Classic Children?s Literature Join library staff to learn why and how "classic literature" is considered "classic". Grayson Branch -

Join library staff to learn why and how "classic literature" is considered "classic".

Have you ever wondered why kids are assigned those old books in school? Come find out why and how those classic titles found their way into classrooms all over the country!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Adults |

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