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When:
Thursday, January 12, 2017
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Where:
Department of the Interior Library
Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building
1849 C Street, NW, Room 2262
Washington, DC
What:
We will discuss Empire of Mud: The Secret History of Washington DC, by J.D. Dickey.
We will meet, as usual, in the Library from 12:30 - 1:30 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2016 and you are welcome to bring your lunch and eat it here. You are also welcome to attend whether you read the whole book or not - we'd love to have your thoughts on whatever part you've read.
The Library has one copy of this book that you are welcome to come and read in the library, but we don't have copies to lend to all so please borrow a copy from your local library or purchase it. We are happy to help with an interlibrary loan, if you need one. Just let us know!
Please feel free to bring your lunch and any questions, insights or thoughts you have about this book.
The DOI Reads Book Club will continue to meet every six weeks and all are welcome to join. Books and topics will rotate but will relate to the mission of the Department of the Interior.
Advance RSVPs are very welcome, but all are encouraged to come regardless.
Information:
To RSVP or for more information about the DOI Reads Book Club and other DOI Library programs and events, please call the Library Reference Desk at 202-208-2815.