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African American Book Club
2024-09-25 18:00:00 2024-09-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago African American Book Club Nearly All The Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A

Wednesday, September 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-25 18:00:00 2024-09-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago African American Book Club Nearly All The Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A

Nearly All The Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku.

Join us as we read and discuss African American literature each month. Books will include fiction and non-fiction. Stories might focus on Black lives or be written by Black authors. This month's book is Nearly All The Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku.

Books are located on the Holds Shelf near Patron Services. Stop by and check out a book.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning | Hobbies & Crafts |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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MAPLD is located on the corner of School Ave and 207th Street. Just a few blocks from both Cicero Ave and Lincoln Highway.

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