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For You, My Dear

Book Launch

2026-07-21 15:30:00 2026-07-21 16:15:00 America/Chicago For You, My Dear (Ages 0-12) Author and illustrator Michelle Hyde presents her debut book, For You: My Dear: A Journey of Joy and Gratitude. Enjoy a read-aloud, a behind the scenes look, and a live drawing activity. Homewood Public Library - Round Auditorium

Tuesday, July 21
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-21 15:30:00 2026-07-21 16:15:00 America/Chicago For You, My Dear (Ages 0-12) Author and illustrator Michelle Hyde presents her debut book, For You: My Dear: A Journey of Joy and Gratitude. Enjoy a read-aloud, a behind the scenes look, and a live drawing activity. Homewood Public Library - Round Auditorium

Homewood Public Library

Round Auditorium

(Ages 0-12) Author and illustrator Michelle Hyde presents her debut book, For You: My Dear: A Journey of Joy and Gratitude. Enjoy a read-aloud, a behind the scenes look, and a live drawing activity.

(Ages 0-12) Author and illustrator Michelle Hyde presents her debut book, For You: My Dear: A Journey of Joy and Gratitude. Enjoy a read-aloud, a behind the scenes look at the story, and a live drawing activity for kids.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) | Early Learners (Birth - Pre-K) |

EVENT TYPE: | Kid Events |

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