Selected titles are fiction and nonfiction recommended for book club discussions. Our book clubs are discussion groups that cover a wide variety of literary tastes. The following book clubs are currently running and always happy to accept new members when space permits. Adult contemporary book discussion group meets at 7. Look for new titles and containers for each set in april. Find groups in bloomington, illinois about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Book club kits winnipeg public library city of winnipeg. Huq family branch has two book clubs, the merritt branch has one book club and port dalhousie has one book club. This program concludes the 2020 bloomington reads programming series. The library offers several regular book clubs for you to enjoy lively conversation with others about books.
Shorewood library offers two book clubs for adults. Better yet, strive to read or listen to 100 books between january 1 and december 31, so you can become a member of the lafayette public library systems 100. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted. Make it your new years resolution to read more books in 2019. Storytimes on facebook hennepin county childrens librarians are hosting storytimes on facebook. Copies of each book will be available to check out at bloomington public library. Penn lake library nestled between large pine and oak trees, penn lake library opened in 1970. Click on the title for more information and to see if the kit is currently available. Bloomington public library s fiction book club will meet to discuss whered you go, bernadette by maria semple. This book discussion group meets on the last wednesday of the month from 2 3 p. Ellettsville branch 812 876 1272 600 west temperance street, ellettsville, in 47429. Proceeds from the book shoppe help pay for library programs including, but not.
Browse our instant book club kit titles and our in library book clubs below. The library provides outstanding collections and the latest technologies in relaxed and inviting atmospheres. As a public service and as part of our effort to support the goal of lifelong learning, the bloomington public library bpl provides supervision of student examinations, subject to the availability of authorized staff, according to the following conditions. Wetzel reading room, except the december meeting, which will be held in the community room. You can totally see yourself sitting in there, reading a book while looking out of the window overlooking the neat park located in front of it. The normal public library is an excellent source for books, movies, and music, of course, but are you aware of the other great offerings for you.
This bloomington public library book club is aimed at those in their 20s and 30s and meets at 7pm on the first monday of each month on the upper level of. Would you like to join an existing book club or start a new one. Check out book club central for reading lists and book club ideas from sarah jessica parker and the american library association. Since talking book patrons are located throughout the state, this will not be your normal type of library book club. Ask a librarian at the reference desk to receive your copy of the book. Monday afternoon book club list november 4 invention of wings sue monk kidd december 2 christmas stitches stephanie grace whitson, nancy moser, judith miller january 6, 2010 christmas at carleton tamara alexander february 3 allie and bea catherine ryan hyde march 2 librarian of auschwitz. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Main library daytime book club this book club meets on the second thursday of each month at 1 pm at the main library. Come be a part of our book club and share your ideas. These may include fiction, nonfiction, biography, or books by local or other illinois authors. From mystery to africanamerican literature, jtpl offers a book group for everyone. There are several book clubs that meet regularly at the library.
Pick up and read the book before the date of the group discussion. Fiction book club libcal bloomington public library. Due to concerns over covid19, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of this springs club book lineup. You can also search the catalog for book club kits in general. Selfpaced courses on business, software, technology, and creative skills. Your members will be able to pick up selections at the main desk with a valid library card. Some people volunteer individually while others volunteer as part of a group. Book club kits are a resource for book clubs wanting the convenience of a prepackaged kit in a bag. Customers need to make sure all items have dropped inside the book drop, and should not use the book drop if it is full. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. Adult book club kits adult book club kits are currently unavailable while library staff reorganize and update them. Pick up a copy of each months title at the main library. Please contact the library directly for more information about book clubs and meetings. However, a number of cities, schools, churches, organizations, and conferences have used the one book, one city model as a starting point for book discussions.
Joining a book club can seem impossible, if you dont know where to look. We have three book clubs that meet at the library each month. Ellettsville book club monroe county public library. Use mnlink to make interlibrary loan ill requests for materials within and outside of minnesota. Each club meets once a month at its home location to discuss the selected monthly title. Bloomington coin club monroe county public library. Next chapter book club what is the next chapter book club.
In addition, the library offers relevant services and inspiring programs to meet diverse individual needs. We provide coffee while you provide the detective work. Each kit also contains a resource guide complete with author information and discussion questions. All copies in use view details view details for book club bag. Simply click on the title of the book club if you want more information. If you walk around, you will find a few windows revealing the library life machines sorting out the books and stuff. The library currently hosts one book discussion group. Bloomington public library is a vital community resource. The big book club podcast from arlington public library. Book club sets will be available at kennedyeglinton during the closure.
You may also find book club meetings and events listed in the librarys calendar of events. If you would like a library card, apply online to access ebooks and other downloads, plus more than 150 online resources for learning and research. Interested in discussing interesting topics with other readers. You can also call or visit your local branch and library staff will reserve a kit for you. Bloomington librarys fiction book club will meet in the library s community room to discuss crazy rich asians by kevin kwan. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted online in the coming weeks. Book club kits contain 810 copies of a single title.
A kit is checked out to one book group member who is responsible for all of the materials. The monroe county library system makes it easy for book clubs to find good titles to enjoy with enough copies for everyone with book club kits. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. Catharines public library has eight adult book clubs. Bloomington public library is located in bloomington, il. Copies of the book will be available for check out one month before the discussion, at the adult services desk on the second floor of the library.
Library book clubs copies of the current months books are available at the library. If you would like to meet some new friends and enjoy some good times, come join the west sangamon public library book club. Welcome to bloomington public library s online calendar. Explore books, reading and writing through library events and classes, book clubs, ebooks and other resources.
Here are some tips that weve gathered to help your club run smoothly. I want to read books again seeing this beauty of a building. Bloomington public library has driveup book drops located near the library s entrance. This book club is aimed at people in their 20s and 30s and will meet on the first monday of. The program, a collaboration between the american library association ala and rakuten overdrive, gives public libraries the opportunity to bring readers together to discover a new ebook and celebrate the very best in reading. Book clubs scott county, mn scott county public library. Mystery book club libcal bloomington public library. The jane austen book club book and bride and prejudice film high fidelity book and film select two books on a similar theme, setting, time period etc.
Looking for a way to meet new people, engage in interesting discussion, and read great books at the same time. Image will be posted after we know the book book tba by author tba. This book club, in partnership with the mclean county museum of history, will focus on books about illinois history. Join us at bloomington public library for a conversation in spanish about books. Browse our instant book club kit titles and our in library book clubs. After the flood, an inventive and riveting climate fiction saga by kassandra montag, will be available october 721. Book clubs welcome a range of age groups and interests. This listing is for book clubs at san diego public library locations. Customers are invited to use the norwalk library collection which consists of. We have a round table discussion sharing views and insights about the book for the first 30 minutes or so, with a discussion on next months pick following. This open, noregistrationrequired selfdirected group is sponsored by the friends of the canton public library.
Ellettsville branch 812 8761272 600 west temperance street, ellettsville, in 47429. The big book club podcast from arlington public library arlington, va public library. Pick up a copy of each months title at the previous months event, or at the ellettsville branch. Meets at the arlington united methodist church on 1820 arlington rd. The adult ladies gurley girls book club read a variety of genres. The bloomington public library has collected multiple copies of recent. Normal public library continues to adapt and thrive, seeking. Everyone is welcome at our washington county library book clubs. A book club set is a set of multiple copies up to 15 of one title for use by book clubs and book discussion groups.
Wetzel reading room to discuss a study in scarlet women by sherry thomas. Bloomington public library s fiction book club will meet to discuss oliver loving by stefan merrill block. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. The monroe county library system enriches the quality of life for all residents of the county by providing free access to informational, educational and recreational. Discussions include selected fiction and nonfiction titles. All are welcome to join the book discussionsor just listen. They are intended for use during times when the library is closed. Join one of our book clubs at hamilton east public library. Tell us how many copies you need, including audiobook and large print editions, and well deliver. Well feature popular books, books in the news, classics worth a second look, and titles coming to a theater near you the books arlington readers are talking about and will be talking about. Stream over 30,000 films including classics, contemporary art, indie films, documentaries, and educational videos. Book clubs can fill out this form to request upcoming titles.
Four to eight members and two volunteer club meeting facilitators meet weekly or biweekly for one hour to read and discuss a book. Book clubs public library city of san diego official website. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities reading and learning, making friends, and having fun together in a public setting. We usually turn to a characterdriven story, particularly those in which the character faces a choice that changes the course of their lives. Clockmakers daughter, book club kit, all copies in use holds. Starting your own book club no two books are the same, and every book club has its own personality, with members sharing perspectives and reactionsoften along with snacksfor a truly unique experience.
The librarys fiction book club meets at 7pm on the third tuesday of the month at the bloomington public library. Library materials from public and academic institutions across the world. Welcome to bloomington public librarys online calendar. Meet like minded people and discuss new and exciting books and expand your perspective. Bloomington library s mystery book club will meet in the william c. But youll find likeminded book lovers at the following triedandtested places. Author kip wilson will visit the library to talk about her book, white rose, and her research into the fascinating story of resistance from within germany during hitlers regime. Talking leaves book club monroe county public library, indiana. We offer book clubs for adults, teens, and children. There are many places that offer free space to hold your meetings, like the library, coffee shops, restaurants, and of course, a living room.
In the decades before 1970, the library operated out of various locations in the community including bloomington. Bloomington librarys fiction book club will meet in the library s community room to discuss a gentleman in moscow by amor towles. All denver public library locations and book drops are temporarily closed until further notice. Most book groups have a rotating selection of books. Mnlink minnesota library information network a statewide virtual library to search for library resources across minnesota. Heres a list of book clubs at our libraries for all ages. Check out the american library associations new book club central website to find other book clubs as well as get resources for starting or leading your own club. It was the first freestanding library built in the city of bloomington. Book club kits hennepin county library hennepin county. The library is passionate about what it is and what it does. The book sales were a memorial fundraiser for the friends of the peoria public library in honor of our founder, joyce welsch. Book clubs sudbury library greater sudbury public library. Albert campbell is currently closed for renovations until 2021. Resources are also available from the library of congress center for the book, american library association public programs.
You can also find more book club reads on our list of book club suggestions, updated monthly. Use the available now filter to determine which kits are currently available. If youre looking for a book club to join, check with your library. Hmcpl book clubs huntsvillemadison county public library. Book club books by lynn lobash, manager of reader services october 26, 2016 people often ask us to recommend a good book for their book club. Find groups in minneapolis, minnesota about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. This includes our upcoming talks by laila lalami minneapolis, james rollins woodbury, dahr jamail saint paul, kate quinn apple valley, chris ingraham chanhassen, and benjamin percy blaine.
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