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Read Harder Challenge Check-in
2026-07-22 18:30:00 2026-07-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago Read Harder Challenge Check-in Gather with other readers who are taking on the challenge. Discuss which reading tasks you've completed and get inspiration for those tasks you may be stuck on. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Wednesday, July 22
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Gather with other readers who are taking on the challenge. Discuss which reading tasks you've completed and get inspiration for those tasks you may be stuck on. Adults.

Gather with other readers who are taking on the challenge. Discuss which reading tasks you've completed and get inspiration for those tasks you may be stuck on. Find out more about Read Harder.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

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