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PPL's Visual Literacy Series Presents...Samaritan Stonecarvers
Thursday, August 21
Local author Edward Hardy Visits PPL’s Book Club for the (Half) Serious Reader
Thursday, August 28
Classical & Flamenco Guitar Performance By John Erbentraut
Thursday, September 4
History High Jinks Book Club
Monday, September 8
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