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A Battered Suitcase and a Sense of Humor
2026-10-19 14:00:00 2026-10-19 15:00:00 America/New_York A Battered Suitcase and a Sense of Humor Join us as writer, traveler and artist Jill DeFelice shares her insights, her misadventures and her love of travel.  Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Monday, October 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Little Egg Harbor Branch

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join us as writer, traveler and artist Jill DeFelice shares her insights, her misadventures and her love of travel. 

Imagine packing up two toddlers and moving halfway around the world to a country where no one speaks English and nothing is familiar. Then imagine this crazy adventure for the next 20+ years! Join artist, writer and traveler, Jill DeFelice, for an afternoon of adventure as she discusses the hilarious and challenging life as an expatriate in China, Russia and Poland. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

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Little Egg Harbor Branch
Phone: (609) 294-1197
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A Battered Suitcase and a Sense of Humor
Mon, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us as writer, traveler and artist Jill DeFelice shares her insights, her misadventures and her love of travel. 
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Get ready to build. LEGO® bricks will be provided during the program, please do not bring your own bricks. Best for ages 5 - 12.
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