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Childen's Author Visit: LouAnne Hunt
2026-09-19 13:00:00 2026-09-19 14:30:00 America/New_York Childen's Author Visit: LouAnne Hunt A Community Partner Program. For children and families. Registration required. Essex Branch -

Saturday, September 19
1:00pm - 2:30pm

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A Community Partner Program. For children and families. Registration required.

Meet author LouAnne Hunt at the Essex Branch for an engaging afternoon of storytelling and inspiration! Be among the first to hear her new book, The Day Jagger Felt Brave, during a live reading, followed by a question-and-answer session and book signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and all attendees will receive a complimentary gift.

A Community Partner Program

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AGE GROUP: | Kids | Family | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Partner Program | Author Event |

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