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The Genre Cafe

Ages 7-12
2025-08-27 16:30:00 2025-08-27 17:15:00 America/Chicago The Genre Cafe Hungry for your next read? Get your appetite ready to "sample" a variety of different book genres, much like enjoying a buffet of flavors. Registration required. Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1

Wednesday, August 27
4:30pm - 5:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-27 16:30:00 2025-08-27 17:15:00 America/Chicago The Genre Cafe Hungry for your next read? Get your appetite ready to "sample" a variety of different book genres, much like enjoying a buffet of flavors. Registration required. Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1

Hungry for your next read? Get your appetite ready to "sample" a variety of different book genres, much like enjoying a buffet of flavors. Registration required.

Please register children only. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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Huntley Area Public Library
Phone: (847) 669-5386
Hours
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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