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Book cover of roll thunder hear my cry, features a young black girl arms folded with a large plume of smoke behind her

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Classic Readers Book Club

In-Person Program
2022-07-20 14:00:00 2022-07-20 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Classic Readers Book Club Readers ages 8 - 12, are invited to join our Classic Readers Book Club. Come share your thoughts on some of the best stories of all time. Our July book is "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor. Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-07-20 14:00:00 2022-07-20 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Classic Readers Book Club Readers ages 8 - 12, are invited to join our Classic Readers Book Club. Come share your thoughts on some of the best stories of all time. Our July book is "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor. Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Readers ages 8 - 12, are invited to join our Classic Readers Book Club. Come share your thoughts on some of the best stories of all time. Our July book is "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor.

Copies of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry can be picked up in person at the Claremont Helen Renwick Library. They can also be ordered through our online catalog here. 

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.  

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club |

Claremont Helen Renwick Library
Phone: 909.621.4902
Hours
Mon, May 12 Closed
Tue, May 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
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About the branch

Claremont Library was founded in 1914. It has been at its current location since 1928. The present building opened on April 25, 1975. The Friends of the Claremont Public Library was founded in 1957.

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