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Books and Beans

Libraries, Books about Books
2025-10-25 13:30:00 2025-10-25 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 - Meeting Room 2

Saturday, October 25
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-25 13:30:00 2025-10-25 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 - Meeting Room 2

Central Branch

Meeting Room 2

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: | Adults |

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

TAGS: | NAAB | Library Month |

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Phone: 613-549-8888
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