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SitStayReaders Book Club Fall In Person Meeting

  • Book Club - SitStayReaders, Reading Event, Special Event, Volunteer Event

Join us for a thoughtful and though-provoking in-person discussion of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson! All are welcome. 

 

Follow this link to register for free 

 

About the SitStayReaders

The SitStayReaders Book Club is a new way to build community, listen, and learn from one another. Open to current volunteers and new folks across Chicagoland, our intention is to spark meaningful conversations and inspire deeper connection informed by books that reflect SitStayRead’s mission. 

Interested in SitStayRead, getting to know our community of volunteers, or just connecting with other passionate readers? The SitStayReaders welcome you!

Event flyer for SitStayReaders featuring “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson; event on Saturday, October 17, 1-3 PM at Café Jon, Chicago, with free sign-up link.

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  • 400 S. State Street
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  • Free, Ticketed
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  • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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  • 7506 S Racine Ave
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  • Chicago Public Library, Family Literacy Event, Reading Event, Special Event

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