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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: August 8, 2017 African American Book Club to Discuss Homegoing PALMDALE – The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of the African American Book Club to discuss the novel Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 6:45 pm One of Oprah’s 10 Favorite Books of 2016, Homegoing is the story of two half-sisters, separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery, the other married to a British slaver. Tracing the generations of family who follow, the story follows them to two continents and through three hundred years of history. The African American Book Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:45 pm. New members are welcome to attend. The Palmdale City Library is open seven days a week. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm; and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. For more information, please call the Palmdale City Library at 661/267-5600 or TDD 267-5167, or visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/library. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org