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Virtual: Books and Brews

"Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo
2021-05-05 18:00:00 2021-05-05 19:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual: Books and Brews This month's selection is "Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo. Fayetteville Public Library

Wednesday, May 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-05-05 18:00:00 2021-05-05 19:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual: Books and Brews This month's selection is "Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo. Fayetteville Public Library

This month's selection is "Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo.

Books & Brews discusses a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction titles. From bestselling authors to classics, these selections are a fun way to expand your reading horizons. Due to COVID-19 related closures, Books and Brews will meet online via Zoom.

This month's selection is "Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo.

Copies of the book are available through curbside pick-up by calling 479.856.7219 or picking up a book at the Reference Desk. Register to receive the Zoom link.

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