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Black History Month Book Tasting
2025-02-06 15:00:00 2025-02-06 17:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Book Tasting Taste test snacks from local and national Black owned businesses while you sample a curated menu of books that highlight Black history and Black voices. Villard Square Branch - Community Room

Thursday, February 06
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-06 15:00:00 2025-02-06 17:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Book Tasting Taste test snacks from local and national Black owned businesses while you sample a curated menu of books that highlight Black history and Black voices. Villard Square Branch - Community Room

Villard Square Branch

Community Room

Taste test snacks from local and national Black owned businesses while you sample a curated menu of books that highlight Black history and Black voices.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage | Book Club/Discussion |

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Villard Square Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Amanda McGillivray
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

We're closed Friday July 04 due to The Fourth of July
Mon, Jun 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(The Fourth of July )
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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