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Registration opens:
October 24th, 2026

Short Story Club
2026-11-10 18:00:00 2026-11-10 19:00:00 America/New_York Short Story Club Want to join a book club but don't have time to read the entire novel? Consider the Short Story Club instead! Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Tuesday, November 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather Space

Want to join a book club but don't have time to read the entire novel? Consider the Short Story Club instead!

Every month we read one short story — some classics, some contemporary — and discuss. Just like in a book club only when the stories are fewer than 30 pages, you definitely have time to read them.

Sessions run as an open conversation. No expertise required, just curiosity.

Facilitator: Bruce Geddes.

Presented by Kingston WritersFest and KFPL.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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Mon, Oct 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 Closed
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Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Want to join a book club but don't have time to read the entire novel? Consider the Short Story Club instead!
Registration opens Saturday, October 24 2026 at 9:00am
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