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American Vacation: 12,000 Miles Into the Wild West
2026-06-29 19:00:00 2026-06-29 20:00:00 America/Chicago American Vacation: 12,000 Miles Into the Wild West Author Raluca Barbu recounts her once in a lifetime opportunity to travel 12,000 miles into the Wild West for 45 days. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room A/B - First Floor

Monday, June 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-29 19:00:00 2026-06-29 20:00:00 America/Chicago American Vacation: 12,000 Miles Into the Wild West Author Raluca Barbu recounts her once in a lifetime opportunity to travel 12,000 miles into the Wild West for 45 days. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room A/B - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room A/B - First Floor

Author Raluca Barbu recounts her once in a lifetime opportunity to travel 12,000 miles into the Wild West for 45 days.

Raluca Barbu, author of the book American Vacation: 12,000 Miles Into the Wild West, recounts her once in a lifetime travel opportunity. Raluca will share about her travel adventures and writing experiences, answer questions, and screen a presentation of high-quality photography taken during her trip. At the end of the program, autographed copies of her book will be available for sale.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book & Author | Adult Learning |

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American Vacation: 12,000 Miles Into the Wild West
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