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Books and Beans

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2025-08-30 13:30:00 2025-08-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Books and Beans Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club! Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Saturday, August 30
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-30 13:30:00 2025-08-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Books and Beans Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club! Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather Space

Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club!

Books and Beans in a monthly discussion mixer for new adults and adults who like to read.

On the last Saturday of the month, come have a coffee or tea, a tasty pastry, and discuss books and other media in relation to a monthly theme (but feel free to come gab about any literary topic that has got you excited!

Attendees are encouraged to bring reusable coffee mugs.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Public Engagement | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

TAGS: | NAAB |

Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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New date Saturday, August 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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