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Let's Talk Books

"Poverty, By America" by Matthew Desmond
2025-03-10 19:00:00 2025-03-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Let's Talk Books Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "Poverty, By America" by Matthew Desmond. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Monday, March 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-10 19:00:00 2025-03-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Let's Talk Books Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "Poverty, By America" by Matthew Desmond. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "Poverty, By America" by Matthew Desmond.

In this deeply researched account, sociologist Matthew Desmond looks at what it means to be poor in America and why poverty is a continuous problem in our affluent country. 

Place a hold on a copy here. 

Let's Talk Books is the monthly book discussion of the Kate Waller Barrett Branch. Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Book Discussion Groups |

TAGS: | Nonfiction | Current Events | Book discussion groups | book clubs |

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