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"We Had a Ball..." The Indelible Influence of Youth Sports on the Game of Life

Local author Nancy Shapiro joins us on Thursday, July 7th at 7:00 PM

Local author Nancy Shapiro joins us on Thursday, July 7th at 7:00 PM for a night of fond memories and reflection on how youth sports leave a lasting impression on our lives.

We Had a Ball...collects essays with a powerful mix of humor, nostalgia, and lessons learned. Contributors share their personal reflections on how their childhood play influenced them later in life.

Enjoy some readings from this collection along with the words expressed by the current voices of today in the arena of youth sports. We also hope you will share your own reflections and memories of organized sports and free play.

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Signed copies of We Had a Ball… will be available for purchase.

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The program is free and open to all. Please register at www.scrantonlibrary.org or call (203) 245-7365.

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