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Thursday June 26, 2025

6 – 7:30 pm

Ivy Pochoda Book Release: Ecstasy

Barnes & Noble Philadelphia

Friday June 27

10:30 – 11:30 am

Meet the Author! Eric Velasquez

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings
Family

Wynnefield LibraryPhiladelphia

12:30 – 1:30 pm

Meet the Author! Eric Velasquez

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings
Family

Blackwell Regional LibraryPhiladelphia

3 – 4 pm

Meet the Author! Eric Velasquez

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings
Family

Lawncrest LibraryPhiladelphia

Saturday June 28

2:30 – 3:30 pm

Meet the Author! K.E. Lewis

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Family
Free

Independence LibraryPhiladelphia

Tuesday July 1

6 – 7:30 pm

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Barnes & Noble Philadelphia

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Book events & readings in Brooklyn

Thursday June 26, 2025

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