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Bess the Book Bus

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2026-05-19 15:30:00 2026-05-19 17:00:00 America/Chicago Bess the Book Bus Bess the Book Bus is coming to town! Kids can line up on the library’s lawn to take their turn picking out a free book to grow their own home libraries. Lemont Public Library - Library Patio, East Lawn

Tuesday, May 19
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 15:30:00 2026-05-19 17:00:00 America/Chicago Bess the Book Bus Bess the Book Bus is coming to town! Kids can line up on the library’s lawn to take their turn picking out a free book to grow their own home libraries. Lemont Public Library - Library Patio, East Lawn

Lemont Public Library

Library Patio, East Lawn

Bess the Book Bus is coming to town! Kids can line up on the library’s lawn to take their turn picking out a free book to grow their own home libraries.

Bess the Book Bus is coming to town! Kids can line up on the library’s lawn to take their turn picking out a free book to grow their own home libraries.

AGE GROUP: | Childrens |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Show/Special Event |

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Lemont Public Library
info@lemontlibrary.org
Phone: (630) 257-6541
Fax: (630) 257-7737
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Mary Golden
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