Book Talk: One Hug at a Time

Wed, June 28, 2023 6:40 P.M.
Cost: FREE

The Hug Effect is a motivational talk about Dave Sylvester's travels hugging over half a million people throughout 50 states and 42 countries since losing a friend and fellow Philadelphia, in the World Trade Center attacks.

This lecture if filled with stirring pictures and compelling stories that will leave everyone smiling and hopeful about humanity. He will also feature stories from his award-winning book "One Hug at a Time".

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Falls of Schuylkill Library
3501 Midvale Avenue (Warden Dr. & Midvale Ave.)
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1633
215-685-2093

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