Join us at bloomington public library for a conversation in spanish about books. Book clubs sudbury library greater sudbury public library. Most book groups have a rotating selection of books. Pick up a copy of each months title at the main library. 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. Book club kits are a resource for book clubs wanting the convenience of a prepackaged kit in a bag. Welcome to bloomington public library s online calendar. Bloomington public library is a vital community resource. Each kit also contains a resource guide complete with author information and discussion questions. Our book clubs are discussion groups that cover a wide variety of literary tastes. Pick up a copy of each months title at the previous months event, or at the ellettsville branch.
We also offer instant book club kits so you can have a book club anytime and anywhere you like. Mnlink minnesota library information network a statewide virtual library to search for library resources across minnesota. The library is passionate about what it is and what it does. Ask a librarian at the reference desk to receive your copy of the book. Adult book club kits adult book club kits are currently unavailable while library staff reorganize and update them. Main library daytime book club this book club meets on the second thursday of each month at 1 pm at the main library. Interested in discussing interesting topics with other readers. 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. Ellettsville book club monroe county public library. There are many places that offer free space to hold your meetings, like the library, coffee shops, restaurants, and of course, a living room. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Find groups in minneapolis, minnesota about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The library currently hosts one book discussion group. Four to eight members and two volunteer club meeting facilitators meet weekly or biweekly for one hour to read and discuss a book.
This book club is aimed at people in their 20s and 30s and will meet on the first monday of. Clockmakers daughter, book club kit, all copies in use holds. Meet like minded people and discuss new and exciting books and expand your perspective. 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. From mystery to africanamerican literature, jtpl offers a book group for everyone. Click on the title for more information and to see if the kit is currently available. They are intended for use during times when the library is closed. Check out book club central for reading lists and book club ideas from sarah jessica parker and the american library association.
Image will be posted after we know the book book tba by author tba. Book clubs can fill out this form to request upcoming titles. We usually turn to a characterdriven story, particularly those in which the character faces a choice that changes the course of their lives. Storytimes on facebook hennepin county childrens librarians are hosting storytimes on facebook. All are welcome to join the book discussionsor just listen. Huq family branch has two book clubs, the merritt branch has one book club and port dalhousie has one book club. This book club, in partnership with the mclean county museum of history, will focus on books about illinois history. 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. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. In the decades before 1970, the library operated out of various locations in the community including bloomington. Welcome to bloomington public librarys online calendar. Heres a list of book clubs at our libraries for all ages. Some people volunteer individually while others volunteer as part of a group.
You can also call or visit your local branch and library staff will reserve a kit for you. Discussions include selected fiction and nonfiction titles. Book clubs public library city of san diego official website. Look for new titles and containers for each set in april. Ellettsville branch 812 876 1272 600 west temperance street, ellettsville, in 47429. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Join one of our book clubs at hamilton east public library. Due to concerns over covid19, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of this springs club book lineup. 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. Would you like to join an existing book club or start a new one.
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. 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. The library provides outstanding collections and the latest technologies in relaxed and inviting atmospheres. In addition, the library offers relevant services and inspiring programs to meet diverse individual needs. The consumer health information program assists the public with medical research by providing information from reliable sources. Penn lake library nestled between large pine and oak trees, penn lake library opened in 1970. Customers are invited to use the norwalk library collection which consists of. The following book clubs are currently running and always happy to accept new members when space permits. 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.
Greenwood public library carries several paperback copies of many favorite book club selections that your group can check out for up to 8 weeks at a time. Next chapter book club what is the next chapter book club. I want to read books again seeing this beauty of a building. You may also find book club meetings and events listed in the librarys calendar of events. Bloomington library s mystery book club will meet in the william c. Book club kits winnipeg public library city of winnipeg. Customers need to make sure all items have dropped inside the book drop, and should not use the book drop if it is full. Book club kits contain 810 copies of a single title. It was the first freestanding library built in the city of bloomington. 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.
Here are some tips that weve gathered to help your club run smoothly. Albert campbell is currently closed for renovations until 2021. Wetzel reading room, except the december meeting, which will be held in the community room. These may include fiction, nonfiction, biography, or books by local or other illinois authors.
Library book clubs copies of the current months books are available at the library. Book clubs welcome a range of age groups and interests. Since talking book patrons are located throughout the state, this will not be your normal type of library book club. A kit is checked out to one book group member who is responsible for all of the materials. There are several book clubs that meet regularly at the library. Book club kits hennepin county library hennepin county. This program concludes the 2020 bloomington reads programming series. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted.
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. Mystery book club libcal bloomington public library. You can also search the catalog for book club kits in general. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. Proceeds from the book shoppe help pay for library programs including, but not. We offer book clubs for adults, teens, and children. But youll find likeminded book lovers at the following triedandtested places. This listing is for book clubs at san diego public library locations. Resources are also available from the library of congress center for the book, american library association public programs. Explore books, reading and writing through library events and classes, book clubs, ebooks and other resources. Adult contemporary book discussion group meets at 7. Looking for a way to meet new people, engage in interesting discussion, and read great books at the same time.
Selected titles are fiction and nonfiction recommended for book club discussions. Tell us how many copies you need, including audiobook and large print editions, and well deliver. We provide coffee while you provide the detective work. Ellettsville branch 812 8761272 600 west temperance street, ellettsville, in 47429. Selfpaced courses on business, software, technology, and creative skills. 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. This open, noregistrationrequired selfdirected group is sponsored by the friends of the canton public library.
Shorewood library offers two book clubs for adults. Normal public library continues to adapt and thrive, seeking. Use mnlink to make interlibrary loan ill requests for materials within and outside of minnesota. The librarys fiction book club meets at 7pm on the third tuesday of the month at the bloomington public library. Each club meets once a month at its home location to discuss the selected monthly title. The big book club podcast from arlington public library.
Browse our instant book club kit titles and our in library book clubs below. Please contact the library directly for more information about book clubs and meetings. All copies in use view details view details for book club bag. 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. Simply click on the title of the book club if you want more information. Come be a part of our book club and share your ideas. Find groups in bloomington, illinois about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Bloomington public library has driveup book drops located near the library s entrance. If youre looking for a book club to join, check with your library. Meets at the arlington united methodist church on 1820 arlington rd. If you would like to meet some new friends and enjoy some good times, come join the west sangamon public library book club.
Pick up and read the book before the date of the group discussion. The book sales were a memorial fundraiser for the friends of the peoria public library in honor of our founder, joyce welsch. Catharines public library has eight adult book clubs. Wetzel reading room to discuss a study in scarlet women by sherry thomas. Bloomington librarys fiction book club will meet in the library s community room to discuss crazy rich asians by kevin kwan. Stream over 30,000 films including classics, contemporary art, indie films, documentaries, and educational videos. 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. Everyone is welcome at our washington county library book clubs.
The library offers several regular book clubs for you to enjoy lively conversation with others about books. Bloomington public library s fiction book club will meet to discuss whered you go, bernadette by maria semple. Library materials from public and academic institutions across the world. 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. 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. If you walk around, you will find a few windows revealing the library life machines sorting out the books and stuff. Your members will be able to pick up selections at the main desk with a valid library card. Talking leaves book club monroe county public library, indiana.
Book club sets will be available at kennedyeglinton during the closure. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities reading and learning, making friends, and having fun together in a public setting. Bloomington public library s fiction book club will meet to discuss oliver loving by stefan merrill block. Fiction book club libcal bloomington public library. Browse our instant book club kit titles and our in library book clubs. 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. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted online in the coming weeks. All denver public library locations and book drops are temporarily closed until further notice. This book discussion group meets on the last wednesday of the month from 2 3 p. You can also find more book club reads on our list of book club suggestions, updated monthly. The big book club podcast from arlington public library arlington, va public library. We have three book clubs that meet at the library each month.
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. Bloomington coin club monroe county public library. Bloomington librarys fiction book club will meet in the library s community room to discuss a gentleman in moscow by amor towles. 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. The adult ladies gurley girls book club read a variety of genres. Book clubs scott county, mn scott county public library. After the flood, an inventive and riveting climate fiction saga by kassandra montag, will be available october 721. Copies of each book will be available to check out at bloomington public library. Make it your new years resolution to read more books in 2019. Hmcpl book clubs huntsvillemadison county public library. Use the available now filter to determine which kits are currently available. 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. The bloomington public library has collected multiple copies of recent.
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