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Shorts and Stouts

Held at Combustion Brewery & Taproom
2025-08-13 19:00:00 2025-08-13 20:00:00 America/New_York Shorts and Stouts Join our Short Story Discussion Group and immerse yourself in the captivating world of storytelling. Offsite -

Wednesday, August 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-13 19:00:00 2025-08-13 20:00:00 America/New_York Shorts and Stouts Join our Short Story Discussion Group and immerse yourself in the captivating world of storytelling. Offsite -

Join our Short Story Discussion Group and immerse yourself in the captivating world of storytelling.

Join the staff of Pickerington Public Library at Combustion Brewery & Taproom on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 PM for a discussion of two short stories by each author. All are welcome, and there is no requirement to purchase a stout. Hope to see you there!

If you need accommodations for a class or event, contact communications@pickeringtonlibrary.org or call 614-837-4104 ext. 221.

June 11 - Roald Dahl, "Lamb to the Slaughter" and "The Landlady"

July 9 - Lauren Groff, "Annunciation" and "Snake Stories"

August 13 - Ernest Hemingway, "Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" and "Cat in the Rain"

September 10 - Grace Paley, "A Conversation with My Father" and "Friends"

October 8 - Shirley Jackson, "The Lottery" and "Louisa, Please Come Home"

November 12 - Sherman Alexie, "What You Pawn I Will Redeem" and "This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona"

December 10 - Charles Dickens, "The Signal Man" and "To Be Read at Dusk"  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs | Adult Learning |

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Hours
Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 2:00PM to 8:00PM
(All library locations will open at 2:00 PM due to a staff appreciation event. )
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Shorts and Stouts - Held at Combustion Brewery & Taproom
Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Join our Short Story Discussion Group and immerse yourself in the captivating world of storytelling.
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ESOL classes are offered for FREE by the Columbus Literacy Council. Register by calling 614-282-7661.
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