Tag: Book Discussion

Morning Book Group: Wednesday, 6/25/25 at 10:15 AM

We meet monthly to discuss the book we’ve chosen for that month. Why not join in, take an hour and talk about the book. Hear what others have to say and enjoy conversation with new friends. Books to be discussed are available for loan at the main circulation desk. June Book: The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner.… Read more

T/ween Book Smorgasbord: Wednesday, 7/2/25 at 6 PM

Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us. We serve candy and the coolest conversation. Register yourself and your bestie. This group best serves middle and high school age students. This month bring a book you read in the past 6 months that you really want other people your age to read. ‘Level Up’ your reading selection!  … Read more

Evening Book Club: 3rd Tuesdays at 6 PM

The Evening Book Club meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month to discuss a title chosen by the group. Why not join in, take an hour and talk about this month’s book. Hear what others have to say and enjoy the conversations. Books to be discussed are available for loan at the main circulation desk. Join us on these dates: June 17th – The Second Worst Restaurant in France by… Read more

Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America: Tuesday, 6/3/25 at 1 PM

Environmental journalist Sharon Udasin will present her new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, which traces an ugly history of corporate greed, military impunity and community devastation, based on original reporting in four highly contaminated places. The book introduces readers to people who, while fighting for their own lives, take action to fix a broken regulatory system. Sharon will also offer some room for hope, by shedding… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 6/4/25 at 6 PM

The book of the month is The Last Saxon King, by Andrew Varga. One jump to save all time. When sixteen-year-old Dan Renfrew accidentally transports himself to England in the year 1066, he learns he is a time jumper, descended from a long line of secret heroes who protect the present by traveling to the past.  Now dealing with suspicious Anglo-Saxons, marauding Vikings, and invading Normans, Dan must try to… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 4/2/25 at 6 PM

The book of the month is Blood Debts, by Terry J. Benton-Walker. Thirty years ago, a young woman was murdered, a family was lynched, and New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre in its history.  In the days that followed, a throne was stolen from a queen. On the anniversary of these brutal events, Clement and Cristina Trudeau — twin heirs to a powerful, magical, dethroned family — are mourning… Read more

The Last Phase of Life: Preparation ~ Caregiving ~ Embracing the Mystery: Thursday, 4/24/25 at 6 PM

Join us for author and hospice nurse, Ellie Atherton, for a meaningful conversation and Ellie’s practical guidance on preparing for the final phase of life. With her many years of experience, she will discuss topics such as: Understanding Advance Directives, Portable DNR, and POLST When to start planning Becoming a caregiver Recognizing the phases – life review, physical changes, last days, death bed visions, and final hours Having eyes for… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 3/5/25 at 6 PM

The book of the month is The Confession of Hemingway Jones, by Kathleen Hannon. A Frankenstein-style plot narrated by a teenage genius with an attitude. Snarky 17-year-old Hemingway Jones is a rebel doing an internship at Lifebank, a sketchy but well-funded cryogenic lab in North Carolina.  After his father dies in a car accident, Hem hijacks the lab in a desperate attempt to bring his father back to life, which… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 2/5/25 at 6 PM

The book of the month is One of Us is Lying, by Karen M. McManus. Pay close attention and you might solve this:On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walked into detention — Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, Cooper, and Simon.  One of them never made it out of that classroom alive.  The death wasn’t an accident.  Now, the remaining four high-profile classmates are suspects in the murder. They all have… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 12/4/24 at 6 PM

The book of the month is Sunshine : A Graphic Novel, by Jarrett Krosoczka. When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. Going into, Jarrett was worried: Wouldn’t it be depressing, to be around kids facing such a serious struggle? Wouldn’t it be grim? In this powerful follow-up… Read more