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Registration opens:
September 02nd, 2025

Great Decisions
2025-09-16 13:00:00 2025-09-16 14:30:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)

Tuesday, September 16
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 13:00:00 2025-09-16 14:30:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)

Ela Area Public Library

Meeting Room A (R117A)

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. 

The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Visit fpa.org for topics. Contact Librarian Renée rstein@eapl.org for more details. 1-2:30pm Tuesdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 & Nov. 18 (R)  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Discussions |

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Ela Area Public Library
Phone: 847-438-3433
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