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Virtual Event: Southeast Book Club
2021-04-12 19:00:00 2021-04-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Event: Southeast Book Club Join us to discuss NEA Big Read for 2021: Lab Girl, by Hope Jahren. Online -

Monday, April 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Join us to discuss NEA Big Read for 2021: Lab Girl, by Hope Jahren.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host.  

A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. A webcam and microphone are suggested to fully participate.  

If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host.  

Recommended Audience: Adults

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | southeast | bigread | bb-bookclubs |

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Create consistency for your business by making a custom presentation template. Learn how to customize a theme and to format slides through the slide master that updates every slide in a presentation.
Online: 3D Made Easy with Adobe Stager
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Basic English 1
Mon, Oct 26, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Preschool Storytime: Virtual Pajama Party
Mon, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.
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