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Registration opens:
October 15th, 2026

Northeast Afternoon Book Club

2026-11-18 13:30:00 2026-11-18 14:15:00 America/New_York Northeast Afternoon Book Club For November, we will read A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko. Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 18
1:30pm - 2:15pm

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Northeast Branch

Meeting Room

For November, we will read A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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Northeast Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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The Northeast Branch is located on Rte. 46 in Independence Twp., close to downtown Hackettstown. The branch features a meeting room, public computers, and quiet reading areas.

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