The library will close at 6pm Wednesday, November 27th, and remain closed all day Thursday, November 28th, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal operating hours will resume on Friday, November 29th.

Book Clubs

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Pages from the Past

This Book Club will usually meet monthly on the fourth Monday of each month. We will be reading mostly historical fiction books and the occasional popular non-fiction title. Pick up your books at the Circulation Desk and Register at the Adult Services Desk.

Upcoming Discussions

Beyond that, the Sea

by Laura Spence-Ash

Aug. 26 @ 6:30 pm

 

James

by Percival Everett 

Sept. 23 @ 6:30 pm

 

Her Lost Words

by Stephanie Marie Thornton

Oct. 28 @ 4 pm


Daughters of Shandong

by Eve J. Chung

Nov. 25 @ 4 pm

 

The House is on Fire

by Rachel Beanland

Dec. 30 @ 4 pm

 

 

Friday Friends

Friday Friends usually meets on the third Friday of the month at 11:00 am.  Join us for a lively discussion of “literary” fiction and occasionally non-fiction  stories. Pick up your books at the Circulation Desk and Register at the Adult Services Desk.

Upcoming Discussions

Now Is Not the Time To Panic

by Kevin Wilson

Jan. 19 @ 11 am

 

The 57 Bus

by Dashka Slater

Feb. 16 @ 11 am

 

The Turner House

by Anglea Flournoy

Mar. 15 @ 11 am

 

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie

by Marie Benedict

Apr. 19 @ 11 am

 

Secrets of the Sprakkar

by Elisa Reid

May 17 @ 11 am

 

Sadness is a White Bird

by Moriel Rothman-Zecher

Jun. 21 @ 11 am