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Southwest Book Club:

The First Ladies

2025-02-27 14:00:00 2025-02-27 15:30:00 America/New_York Southwest Book Club: Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. An unlikely friendship between two formidable women that changed the world. Reg. req. 18+ Southwest Branch -

Thursday, February 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-27 14:00:00 2025-02-27 15:30:00 America/New_York Southwest Book Club: Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. An unlikely friendship between two formidable women that changed the world. Reg. req. 18+ Southwest Branch -

Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. An unlikely friendship between two formidable women that changed the world. Reg. req. 18+

Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.  A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune--an unlikely friendship that changed the world.

Registration required. For ages 18+

Victoria Christopher Murray coming to Southwest Library in April 2025! Join us for the 18th Annual Southwest Author Series featuring Victoria Christopher Murray. Presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips. This event is free and registration is encouraged, as seating will be limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. Author presentation begins at 7 p.m. Book sale and signing to follow. Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times and USA Today best selling author of more than 30 novels, including the New York Times Instant Best Sellers, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies. Both novels, Victoria co-wrote with Marie Benedict.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

Southwest Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

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About the branch

Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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