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Summer Book Tasting
2025-06-21 14:00:00 2025-06-21 16:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Book Tasting Come find your next favorite book! Sample nonfiction titles that tie in with this year's Summer Reading theme, "Color Our World." Whether you prefer savory or sweet reads, we're sure to have something that will whet your appetite. Adults and teens. Please register. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Saturday, June 21
2-4 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2025-06-21 14:00:00 2025-06-21 16:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Book Tasting Come find your next favorite book! Sample nonfiction titles that tie in with this year's Summer Reading theme, "Color Our World." Whether you prefer savory or sweet reads, we're sure to have something that will whet your appetite. Adults and teens. Please register. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Come find your next favorite book! Sample nonfiction titles that tie in with this year's Summer Reading theme, "Color Our World." Whether you prefer savory or sweet reads, we're sure to have something that will whet your appetite. Adults and teens. Please register.

Has your well of unread books run dry? Have you been wanting to get out of your comfort zone, but don't know which genre to try? Come to our book tasting and find your next favorite book! You'll get to sample nonfiction titles that tie in with this year's Summer Reading theme, "Color Our World." You'll also have the opportunity to discuss the selections with your fellow tasters. Whether you prefer savory or sweet reads, we're sure to have something that will whet your appetite.

Adults and teens. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Summer Reading | Book Discussion |

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