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Booked in Saint Paul

A blog of recommendations from Saint Paul Public Library librarians.

Book Club in a Bag

Ten copies of popular titles, plus suggestions for getting the conversation started.

Author Visit: Carolyn Ayres

August 20, 7 p.m. - Highland Park - Hillcrest Recreation Center Theater Meeting Room

Join author Carolyn Ayres for readings and discussions of her book Harriet Bishop: Woman of Contrast. Harriet Bishop, Minnesota's first teacher, "dared to have a life of her own." Learn more about the woman for whom Harriet Island and other Minnesota landmarks were named!

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