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The Jane Austen Society Presents

Eudora Welty on Jane Austen
2026-10-17 10:00:00 2026-10-17 12:00:00 America/Chicago The Jane Austen Society Presents The Jane Austen Society is a non-profit group dedicated to the study and appreciation of Jane Austen and the books she wrote. Homewood Public Library - Room 102

Saturday, October 17
10:00am - 12:00pm

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The Jane Austen Society is a non-profit group dedicated to the study and appreciation of Jane Austen and the books she wrote.

Please join us as we welcome the Jane Austen Society to the library.  A program and discussion will be presented by Margaret Payne about writer Eudora Welty. Welty had a great love of Jane Austen's books and was very vocal about their continuing influence on society. 

The public is welcome to join the program.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Historical | Educational / Informational | Arts & Lit | Adult Events |

TAGS: | Literature | Disscussion Group | Adults |

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