A friendly Phrase printed on a Flyer
In the photo: Book presentation at the public library in Oberndorf am Neckar “Invitation to the community festival”: a friendly phrase printed on a flyer,
07/07/2026
In the photo: Book presentation at the public library in Oberndorf am Neckar “Invitation to the community festival”: a friendly phrase printed on a flyer,
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