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Common Ground Virginia History Book Group

Not in My Backyard by Brian Balogh
2024-05-21 18:00:00 2024-05-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Common Ground Virginia History Book Group Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture. Virtual - Zoom

Tuesday, May 21
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-21 18:00:00 2024-05-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Common Ground Virginia History Book Group Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture. Virtual - Zoom

Virtual

Zoom

Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture.

This month, we'll discuss Not in My Backyard: How Citizen Activists Nationalized Local Politics in the Fight to Save Green Springs by Brian Balogh. For the second half of the evening the author will be joining us for a short Q&A!

For more information, contact Becky Schneider at rebecca.schneider@lva.virginia.gov or 804.692.3550. 

This is a free event, but registration is required. The zoom link and password will be automatically sent to you in an email upon registration. Thank you!

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups |

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