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Out of School Book Fair

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2026-09-06 11:00:00 2026-09-06 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Out of School Book Fair Are you still chasing the feeling of your school’s annual book fair? Nostalgic for bendy pencils, scented markers, and novelty erasers? Come feel like a kid again at our Out of School Adult Book Fair! Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Reading Court

Sunday, September 06
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-06 11:00:00 2026-09-06 13:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Out of School Book Fair Are you still chasing the feeling of your school’s annual book fair? Nostalgic for bendy pencils, scented markers, and novelty erasers? Come feel like a kid again at our Out of School Adult Book Fair! Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center - Bob Lucas Reading Court

Are you still chasing the feeling of your school’s annual book fair? Nostalgic for bendy pencils, scented markers, and novelty erasers? Come feel like a kid again at our Out of School Adult Book Fair!

We'll offer free trinkets and books that bring meld nostalgia with adult interests! We'll have games and crafts set up for a fun time together!

AGE GROUP: | Adults: 19 or older |

EVENT TYPE: | Fairs & Festivals | Community |

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Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center
Phone: (626) 798-8338
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