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Exhibits at the Central Library:

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Through Nov. 30
Popular Reading Room
Book Signing Nov. 22

Yousuf Karsh

Behind the Words on Exhibit

Through Dec. 31
Wiggin Gallery

Covering Photography

Covering Photography

Through Dec. 31
Rare Books Room

The Powerful Hand of George Bellows

The Powerful Hand of George Bellows

Through Dec. 31
Changing Exhibits Room
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