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**Diwali Celebration at Brooklyn Public Library**

Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn Public Library invites the community to join in the festivities of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs worldwide. The event will take place on November 2 at 11:30 AM at the Central Library.

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Participants are encouraged to come and share in the joy of this significant cultural celebration. For more details, visit the Brooklyn Public Library website.

Source: Brooklyn Public Library

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Brooklyn

New York, NY

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