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Patrick McBriarty Reading and Book Signing

June 13, 2015 - June 14, 2015 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Beanstalk

654 Central Ave.

Highland Park, IL 60035

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Description

Award-winning author Patrick McBriarty reads his latest children's book, Drawbridges Open and Close, which explores the importance and excitement surrounding drawbridges. Drawbridges Open and Close encourages children to look into curriculum and careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

Event Cost: Free

Event times: 10 a.m.-noon

Additional Information

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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