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I Meant to Read That Book Club
2025-10-14 18:30:00 2025-10-14 19:30:00 America/Chicago I Meant to Read That Book Club "A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom" by Brittany K. Barnett Waukegan Public Library - Lower Level Classroom

Tuesday, October 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 18:30:00 2025-10-14 19:30:00 America/Chicago I Meant to Read That Book Club "A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom" by Brittany K. Barnett Waukegan Public Library - Lower Level Classroom

Waukegan Public Library

Lower Level Classroom

"A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom" by Brittany K. Barnett

We will be discussing "A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom" by Brittany K. Barnett. This memoir follows Barnett as she fights through an unjust system to free a single mother from her life sentence. Come to the Reference Desk to receive a copy of the book and sign up!

AGE GROUP: | Adults & Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club & Authors |

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