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Registration opens:
August 01st, 2025

August Evening Book Discussion
2025-08-20 19:00:00 2025-08-20 20:00:00 America/New_York August Evening Book Discussion My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams West Islip Public Library - Community Room D

Wednesday, August 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 19:00:00 2025-08-20 20:00:00 America/New_York August Evening Book Discussion My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams West Islip Public Library - Community Room D

West Islip Public Library

Community Room D

My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams

Discuss the true story of Anna Delvey, a young con artist posing as a German heiress in New York City. This non-fiction book is told by the former photo editor of Vanity Fair who was seduced by Anna’s friendship and then scammed out of more than $62,000. Copies will be available at the Reference Desk.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussions |

TAGS: | Senior | Adults |

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