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Tuesday March 17, 2026

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2:30 – 3:30 pm

Afternoon Poetry Club: Irish Poetry

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

Thursday March 19

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7 – 8:30 pm

“Witness to Tribulation” Book Presentation

Bay Shore – Brightwaters Public LibraryBrightwaters

Saturday March 21

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1 – 4 pm

Meet & Greet with Long Island children’s author Caitlin Roeder

Tiny Raccoon BooksSayville

Saturday March 28

7 – 8:30 pm

‘Nazis of Long Island’ with Christopher Verga Reading & Discussion

Tiny Raccoon BooksSayville

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