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Common Ground Virginia History Book Group

A Place Called Ilda: Race & Resilience in Northern VA
2024-11-19 18:00:00 2024-11-19 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, November 19
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-19 18:00:00 2024-11-19 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 A Place Called Ilda: Race & Resilience in Northern Virginia by Tom Shoop. 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.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion Groups | Author Talks |

TAGS: | History | black history | #1939SitIn |

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