Books & Beer - A Grown Up Book Fair
About This Event
Gilbert, we're finally back in the East Valley for a Book Fair for Grown-Ups! Join us at Desert Monks Brewing Co for a Grown-Up Book Fair from 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Grab a new favorite beverage and relive all the nostalgia of the elementary school book fair. We'll bring books, stickers, mystery books and SO. MUCH. MORE.
About the Venue
Desert Monks Brewing
Presented by Literally a Bookshop
1094 S Gilbert Rd #101
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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