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Adult Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys

WhenSat, Aug 15, 3:00 PMStarts in 10 days📅 Add to calendarWhereMerlo🗺 Apple Maps🗺 Google Maps🚕 UberHostChicago Public LibraryCostFreeCapacityOpen — no spot limit

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Adults: 18 and up. Four August Adult Book Club, we will be discussing The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. This story follows the harrowing experiences of two African-American teens at an abusive reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. Copies of the book are available at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk. How to Attend This event is available in person and online. Attend in person at the Merlo Branch, 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 Attend online via Zoom Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

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