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Read for the Stars

Year-long Reading Program

2025-05-01 00:00:00 2025-05-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Read for the Stars Read a book that fits each of the 12 themes, at your own pace and in your own order. Deerfield Public Library -

Thursday, May 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 00:00:00 2025-05-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Read for the Stars Read a book that fits each of the 12 themes, at your own pace and in your own order. Deerfield Public Library -

Read a book that fits each of the 12 themes, at your own pace and in your own order.

We have handpicked some fiction and nonfiction suggestions for each
theme to get you started, but you can pick any book that fits the theme from any year. Record each of your completed books through our online form at deerfieldlibrary.org/read-for-the-stars or fill out the paper form available on the display on the lower level. Readers who complete all 12 themes will receive a collectible prize!

Additional prizes will be awarded periodically.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

Deerfield Public Library
reference@deerfieldlibrary.org
Phone: 847-945-3311
Hours
Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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