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Friends of Dorothy Book Club
2026-10-13 18:30:00 2026-10-13 19:45:00 America/Phoenix Friends of Dorothy Book Club Tempe Public Library - Desert Willow Program Room

Tuesday, October 13
6:30pm - 7:45pm

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Tempe Public Library

Desert Willow Program Room

LGBTQIA+ inclusive book club

Join us in Desert Willow on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, beginning at 6:30 p.m., for the Friends of Dorothy Book Club. We will be reading and discussing LGBTQIA+ books of all types and genres. Books are available with your Tempe library card and there will be limited copies available for check out in the Tempe library. Haven't read the book but still want to come and chat? All are welcome to attend! 

Upcoming Titles:

10/13: Woodworking by Emily St James 

11/10: The Case of Elmwood Ranch by Deanna Grey

12/8: Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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