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Classic Great Books with Robert Waterbury

Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell
2023-12-18 10:00:00 2023-12-18 11:30:00 America/Chicago Classic Great Books with Robert Waterbury Join the monthly Classic Great Books Discussion Group led by educator and scholar Robert Waterbury. Share stimulating discussions of classic works in a friendly, welcoming setting. Northbrook Public Library - Civic Room - First Floor

Monday, December 18
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-12-18 10:00:00 2023-12-18 11:30:00 America/Chicago Classic Great Books with Robert Waterbury Join the monthly Classic Great Books Discussion Group led by educator and scholar Robert Waterbury. Share stimulating discussions of classic works in a friendly, welcoming setting. Northbrook Public Library - Civic Room - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Civic Room - First Floor

Join the monthly Classic Great Books Discussion Group led by educator and scholar Robert Waterbury. Share stimulating discussions of classic works in a friendly, welcoming setting.

This month's title is Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell. Copies may be obtained from the Fiction & Media desk on the 3rd floor.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Book & Author |

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