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1968: The Year the World Shook with Alexander Bloom at Conant Public Library

Thu, Nov 5, 6pm · Conant Public Library, Sterling

When

Thursday, November 5, 6pm to 7:30pm

Where

Conant Public Library

4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564

Cost

Free

Ages

16+

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Historian Alexander Bloom, professor emeritus at Wheaton College, discusses his book on the youth movements, music and upheaval of 1968. For adults and teens 16 and up; registration required, space is limited.

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