Discuss mysteries, thrillers, suspense novels and true crime. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc. Consider joining one or both of the friends book groups. To add information about your librarys book discussion group sets, please use the following forms. Many libraries provide meeting space for book clubs or administer one or more book discussion group. Join our monthly book discussion, held in the friends room of the miller memorial library from 6. The elk grove village public library hosts two book discussion groups. Charles citycounty library takes steps to limit spread of covid19 in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus covid19, the st.
All book discussion groups at forbes library are dropin and available to anyone with an interest. Join us for thoughtprovoking discussions of fascinating books, led by library staff member sue fahey. A dynamic, liberal arts education, for free at the public library. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. Adult book discussion check out our book discussion archive here. Quick start guide book discussion groups libguides at. Book discussion sets spreadsheet last updated march 18, 2020 for specific information about a librarys policies regarding lending of their sets, click on the library tab in the spreadsheet. They are arranged in conjunction with the book discussion scheme. The robbins library book discussion group was founded in 1994 by library volunteer peter glass, with support from the robbins library.
A book discussion group is a forum where readers can come together and talk about books and the reading experience. The pushing the limits book group meets to discuss books that explore ideas about nature, technology, and science that push the limits of our knowledge and reshape our understanding of the world around us. Read and subscribe to the npl book club newsletter. Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by new york public library staff. Book club in a bag kits contain everything you need to host a book club each bag includes. The following book discussion groups are currently meeting monthly. The nonfiction book discussion group at memorial hall library generally meets on the first wednesday of the month at 7pm in the activity room. Evening book discussion that meets the first wednesday of the month at 7pm.
Her book provides a detailed stepbystep guide to the tasks and. Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and led by. To register and borrow a copy of the book, please see mr. Book discussion kits for indiana public libraries 2015. A place where all goodreads members can work together to improve the goodreads book catalog. Book discussion groups meet at many snoisle library locations. Book discussion kits for indiana public libraries 2015 revised august 2015 title author first author last qty book type primary audience owning library contact person. If interested in joining but need a ride, please contact marian fisher at marjoe. We subscribe to the book discussion scheme so there is a cost involved. Nov 19, 2019 by the end of the week, you will have read the first chapter or so of the book to get a feel for whether or not you would like to read or listen to the book. Book discussion group east brunswick public library. May 02, 2017 pushing the limits science book club posted on may 2, 2017 june 8, 2017 by bill mausteller the pushing the limits book group meets to discuss books that explore ideas about nature, technology, and science that push the limits of our knowledge and reshape our understanding of the world around us.
While discussing books is our passion we also have active forums for talking about poetry, short stories, writing and authors. The library s book discussion group is an opportunity for adults to get together once a month, from september to june, to discuss a book, which is usually a contemporary fiction or nonfiction title. Library resources for book clubs public library of cincinnati. Book discussion groups falls church, va official website. All of our book clubs meet monthly, september to june. Book groups out of concern and care for our customers, communities and employees, the north olympic library system is canceling all scheduled events through at least thursday, april 30. This program includes an audio lecture from the skeptics guide to great books and a film screening. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the. Mar 18, 2020 book discussion sets spreadsheet last updated march 18, 2020 for specific information about a librarys policies regarding lending of their sets, click on the library tab in the spreadsheet. Naper blvd library peer into humanitys darker nature via the world of criminals and detectives. Status message in accordance with state and local guidelines, the library is closed until further notice. The library offers a card to support the many active. Combing magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder, the alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the.
Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Copies of the book to be discussed are available at the information services desk one month before the scheduled group meeting. Apr 26, 2020 is a thriving book discussion forum, online reading group or book club. The library book by susan orlean book club discussion. Apr 15, 2020 greendale public library book club 6 members last activity apr 01, 2020 12. All book discussions will be held in the meeting room on the librarys lower level and we regret there is no elevator. The library hosts two book groups that read and discuss a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction, ranging from classics to contemporary works. Newcomers are always welcome to join the discussions.
Connect and share ideas around your favorite subjects. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the new. Huntington public library hpl serves the 34,000 residents of the huntington public library district, in huntington, long island, new york. Check out the following sites to learn more about discussions online.
Aug 08, 2019 many libraries provide meeting space for book clubs or administer one or more book discussion group. Aiming to offer a space for book discussion since we wont be having inperson meetings. May 02, 2017 the pushing the limits book group meets to discuss books that explore ideas about nature, technology, and science that push the limits of our knowledge and reshape our understanding of the world around us. The richland public library hosts several book discussion groups during the year. The kansas city public library features book groups on a regular basis. For our current title and a copy of the book, please inquire at the reference desk. Book groups and reading resources chelmsford public library. Book discussion groups meet at many snoisle libraries locations. In 1996 ann honeycutt took over the role of volunteer facilitator until her departure in 2015. There are adult groups, studentled groups, motherdaughter groups, fatherson groups, and parentchild groups, to name just a few. This month well discuss markus zuzaks the book thief. They read a different book each month that is recommended by a book group member.
Nonfiction book discussion group memorial hall library. Up to 15 participants are invited to select a recipe from the cookbook of the month and prepare a dish to share with other members. Book group kits to go if your book group needs novels or nonfiction titles, one member of your group can check out multiple copies of one title, thanks to the librarys book group kits to go. Book discussions all book club information is now located on our adult programming page. For more information or to obtain a copy of the upcoming selection, contact. We are the longestrunning book group at the library. We have two book discussion groups that meet monthly at camden library to talk about a book they have read during the month. Jan 06, 2020 the robbins library book discussion group was founded in 1994 by library volunteer peter glass, with support from the robbins library. Explore the many titles the library book groups have tackled throughout the years. Advance registration is required for the middle school book club. Book discussion groups meet according to a regular schedule, unless otherwise noted.
We provide over 320 book group kits to local book groups. Forbes library book discussion groups forbes library. Reserve a book discussion kit at our book discussion kit reservation system today. To gather this list of 40 book club favorites, i polled you on the mmd facebook page, asked you on twitter, and combed through your suggestions here. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group. All discussions take place in the 3rd floor conference room and are open to any teen or adult who is interested. All library book discussion groups meet in the librarys conference room unless otherwise noted and light refreshments are usually served. The librarys book discussion group is an opportunity for adults to get together once a month, from september to june, to discuss a book, which is usually a contemporary fiction or nonfiction title. If you are looking for discussion guides, make your needs known here. Please contact individual locations for more details. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Nonlibrarians are welcome to join the group as well, to comment or. Check out the list of books available to be discussed in our book groups.
Each member or a team of 2 or 3 takes a card and answers the question. To add information about your librarys book discussion group sets, please use. Book clubs for every genre and discussion groups around every literary topic imaginable. Book clubs and reading groups christchurch city libraries. Please join our book discussion group for adults at the philadelphia city institute. Please contact jessica fitzhanso 9782565521 x1115 with book group questions. Charles citycounty library has extended the time of our temporary closure to align with recommendations from the st. If you decide to read or listen to the book you can then get the book from mason public library.
Book discussion group a a if you enjoy reading and talking about books, come join us at the main library on the third wednesday of the month at 7. To meet the diverse interests and needs of the community, the library offers a collection of fiction and nonfiction books in. Posted on april 27, 2017 june 8, 2017 by bill mausteller. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the newport news public library system digital collection.
View the complete schedule with book selections for the 20192020. These groups can be organized in a variety of ways. We read and talk about both fiction and nonfiction books as a community. We are a school district public library, a notforprofit organization and a member of the suffolk cooperative library system. The alchemist by paulo coelho a special 25th anniversary edition of paulo coehlos extraordinary international bestselling phenomenonthe inspiring spiritual tale of selfdiscovery that has touched millions of lives around the world. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and pass them out. Discussions are usually conducted via message boards or chat rooms. Book discussion groups camden council library service. The monday night book group meets on the third monday of each month at 6.
We try to keep a plentiful supply of books for upcoming discussions in the reference room near the reference desk. Reserve a book discussion kit from our book discussion kit reservation system today. Greendale public library book club 6 members last activity apr 01, 2020 12. Charles county department of public health and area school. Books for the current discussion will be available at the checkout desk. Huntington public library s great books reading and discussion group meets once a month to discuss works from a curriculum designed and published by the great books foundation, an independent, nonprofit educational organization established in 1947 by university of chicago educators robert maynard hutchins and mortimer adler. The group meets on the third tuesday of the month at. If you enjoy reading and talking about books, come join us at the main library on the third wednesday of the month at 7. These lists are subject to change, but give you a good idea of what we will be reading this year. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy.
Home book discussion groups libguides at american library. View all upcoming book discussion meetings, or select your library below to see if your library has any meetings scheduled. Book discussion groups the library hosts two book groups that read and discuss a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction, ranging from classics to contemporary works. We read and discuss fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and poetry and host live chats and interviews with leading authors. All of memorial hall librarys book club groups are open to new members. Registration is not required for any of the book groups. This book aims to provide the librarian or media specialist with ways to start a young adult reading group, beginning with 15 suggestions on how to start the process of book discussions, from understanding the value of book discussion groups with teens to how to choose what to read. Posted on may 2, 2017 june 8, 2017 by bill mausteller. Designed to respond quickly, discussion groups address hot topics. Online book discussions allow you to discuss your favorite titles with other avid readers from around the world. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. If you would like to reserve one of our book club kits for your own book.
This page provides general information about book groups, including with one book programs, some resources for guiding book groups, references for specific types of book groups, and an anonymously contributed guide to establishing and running. To reserve a copy of the current selection, call 4972102. Join one of our lively book discussion groups and share your love of reading with others. Mar 25, 2015 in mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel.
With the library closed due to the covid19 pandemic,all meetings are cancelled until further notice. It is a great way to discover new authors and books of interest. The library offers wide variety of services and resources to meet the needs of book clubs. In mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel to gather this list of 40 book club favorites, i polled you on the mmd facebook page, asked you on twitter, and combed through your suggestions here. Book discussion group sets kansas state library, ks.
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