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Friends Speaker Series at the Pleasant Street Center:

The Magic of Books with Author Kate Quinn
2026-05-28 10:00:00 2026-05-28 11:30:00 America/New_York Friends Speaker Series at the Pleasant Street Center: Books are magical. Author Kate Quinn takes readers on a journey of imagination in her interview about The Astral Library. Join us for the recorded talk and stay for thoughtful discussion! Reading Public Library -

Thursday, May 28
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-28 10:00:00 2026-05-28 11:30:00 America/New_York Friends Speaker Series at the Pleasant Street Center: Books are magical. Author Kate Quinn takes readers on a journey of imagination in her interview about The Astral Library. Join us for the recorded talk and stay for thoughtful discussion! Reading Public Library -

Books are magical. Author Kate Quinn takes readers on a journey of imagination in her interview about The Astral Library. Join us for the recorded talk and stay for thoughtful discussion!

Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures. 

Join us at the Pleasant Street Center for a recorded conversation with bestselling author Kate Quinn as she discusses her new book, and stay to chat with an RPL librarian about the magic of books, storytelling, and the power of imagination.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Friends Speaker Series | Brochure | Author Event |

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