Author Visit: Essence Vance

Thu, June 27, 2024 1:00 P.M.

Tacony Library

Join us for a workshop by motivational speaker Essence Vance, author of "Layers of a Single Mother: My Past is not my Present." Learn how to heal from childhood trauma and open doors to a brighter future. Books will be available for purchase.  

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Tacony Library
6742 Torresdale Avenue (Torresdale Ave. & Knorr St.)
Philadelphia, PA 19135-2416
215-685-8755

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