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Tales from the Speculative Shelf
2025-09-15 18:00:00 2025-09-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Tales from the Speculative Shelf Step into the unknown—join our speculative fiction book club for bold ideas, wild worlds, and unforgettable journeys! This month's title is "In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Monday, September 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 18:00:00 2025-09-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Tales from the Speculative Shelf Step into the unknown—join our speculative fiction book club for bold ideas, wild worlds, and unforgettable journeys! This month's title is "In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Step into the unknown—join our speculative fiction book club for bold ideas, wild worlds, and unforgettable journeys! This month's title is "In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune.

This is a group for speculative fiction fans (science fiction/fantasy) who like to read and discuss genre literature. Each month we'll have a discussion about a book, either a new release or an older book (but ideally something that most people haven't read yet), that we've read before meeting.

"In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune

"When an unwitting act of betrayal leads to the capture of his android Gio, who once hunted humans, Victor Lawson and his assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to the City of Electric Dreams to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming." - NoveList Plus.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

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Portage Lakes Branch Library
portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Cheryl Luck
Hours
We're closed Monday September 01 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed
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About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

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Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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