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Books and Beans

TBR (To Be Read)
2026-01-24 13:30:00 2026-01-24 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, January 24
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-24 13:30:00 2026-01-24 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 is a monthly discussion mixer for new adults and adults who like to read.

Come have a coffee or tea, a tasty pastry, and discuss books and other media in relation to a monthly theme (or feel free to come gab about any literary topic that has got you excited)!

Attendees are encouraged to bring reusable coffee mugs.

Kick off the New Year with a discussion of all the books on your 2026 reading list that you haven't read yet! 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

TAGS: | NAAB |

Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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