Library Book Clubs
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Mystery Book Club
A mystery book discussion group that meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm. Books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk on the second floor. Come pick up a copy and start sleuthing today!
A Novel Naptime
A Book Club for Parents with Young Children
Do you have young kids and can't seem to find the time to get away for a fulfilling book group? Come join us for A Novel Naptime, our popular materials book group for parents - where kids preschool age and under are welcome! We will meet the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30am. for a discussion. Toys and activities will be available for the kids. Don't worry, we fully expect there to be crying and interruptions while we meet, and that's ok!
Please register and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
Pageturners
Popular, Contemporary Book Club
A contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm. Books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk on the second floor. Or find any copy and join us!
Library Book Club Books
Special Events
Navigate Your Stars: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward
Online Program, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, Jesmyn will discuss her life, her literary vision and her unique perspectives on love and loss. Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director of American Library Association, will join her in conversation.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Register for the webinar here.
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