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Book Clubs

Know the Prose

Science FictionRead a book that speculates on the human condition using technology

Jan. 9th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:30pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

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Fables & FairytalesRead a book with characters from ``once upon a time``

Feb. 13th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:30pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

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Women in HistoryRead a book about women's contributions to history

Mar. 13th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:30pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

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Books About BooksRead a book about books (or the people who love them)

Apr. 10th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:30pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

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Short StoriesRead a story (or many) from a collection of short fiction

May 8th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:30pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

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Love is LoveRead a book that celebrates love between people (regardless of form)

June 12th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:30pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

Staff Suggestions

Picture BooksRead a (or some) children's or adult picture book(s)

July 13th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:00pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

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Personal DevelopmentRead a book about (or for) personal improvement

Aug. 8th @ 4:00pm

Meets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:00pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

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ClassicsRead a book that's considered a classic

Sept. 12th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:00pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

Staff Suggestions

True CrimeRead a book that details a crime or criminal

Oct. 10th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:00pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

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CookingRead a book centered around cooking (or a cookbook)

Nov. 14th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:30pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

Staff Suggestions

Best of 2024Read a book from 2024 that you (or a critic) really enjoyed

Dec. 12th @ 4:00pmMeets in the Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

4:00 - 5:30pm

The Library’s Know the Prose Book Club connects our reading community so we can enjoy the company of other readers, share our love of storytelling, offer book recommendations, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring the book they are reading to share with the group.

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Borrow A Book Club Set For Your Book Club

The library is excited to offer sets of popular titles for local book groups to read and enjoy.
All available Book Club sets are advertised in our New Books section near the main desk.

How It Works
Your account has to be in good standing.
  • You have no overdue items
  • Your card is active
You are responsible for all pieces in the set.
  • Each set lists the number of copies
Check the set out for two months.
  • You can renew each set once for one more month
  • Must be renewed by library staff
Return the entire set.
  • Return the set in its bin
  • Return it to the front desk

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