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Book & Writing Groups

Upcoming Book Discussions

Monday, August 28, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Born a Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood by
Trevor Noah
 
Tuesday, September 5, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Last Days of Night by
Graham Moore
 
Monday, September 11, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Winter of Frankie Machine by
Don Winslow
 
Wednesday, September 13, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zeitoun by
Dave Eggers
 
Monday, September 18, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Circle by
Dave Eggers
 
Wednesday, September 20, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Orphan Train by
Christina Baker Kline
 

Discussion Series

These groups explore literature that is ideal for discussion. Group members purchase their own set of books to be used over the series of discussions.
 
 

Book Group Tips & Guides

Check out these websites for recommendations for discussable books, reading group guides and discussion questions, tips for organizing your own book group, and more.

Writer's Groups

  • Writers Ink:  A group for adult writers 18 years and older to share and discuss their work. The group meets the second Wednesday evening each month. Check our calendar for meeting dates and registration information. Details will be emailed to you upon registering.
 
  • Self-run writers' groups:  Writers are always welcomed to meet in library spaces with self-run groups. Contact us to arrange a meeting room at a time that's best for your group members.
 
 

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04/27/2011
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