BRANCH BOOK CLUBS

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BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham Book Club

Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci

(Tu) May 21 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Birmingham

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Sleepwalk by Dan Chaon

(Tu) June 18 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Birmingham

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Hospital by Brian Alexander

(Tu) July 16 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Birmingham

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Holdout by Graham Moore

(Tu) August 20 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Birmingham

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

(Tu) September 17 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Birmingham

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The General and Julia by Jon Clinch

(Tu) October 15 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Birmingham

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

(Tu) November 19 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Birmingham

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Small Town PRIDE!

Southernmost by Silas House

(M) May 20 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Holland

A traveling book group rotating between different small-town library locations.

Small Town PRIDE!

Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt

(M) November 25 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Holland

A traveling book group rotating between different small-town library locations.

KING ROAD

Small Town PRIDE!

Countries of Origin by Javier Fuentes

(M) August 26 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | King Road

A traveling book group rotating between different small-town library locations.

LAGRANGE

MAIN LIBRARY

Teen Graphic Novel Club

(M) April 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Main Library

Join us for a relaxing, laid-back time discussing interesting graphic novels and comics – then hang around for games and activities after. We will be meeting in the Teen Library.

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

(W) June 5 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Main Library

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Underground River by Martha Conway

(W) August 7 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Main Library

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Foundling by Ann Leary

(W) October 2 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Main Library

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

A Bar in Toledo by Dominic Vaiana

(W) December 4 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Main Library

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Maumee Cookbook Club

Picnic Food

(Tu) May 14 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Maumee

Pick a dish from a selected cookbook and bring it to the Library to share! We will provide table service and drinks, you provide a serving utensil. Cookbooks available one month prior to each meeting.

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

(W) May 22 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

(W) June 26 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

(W) July 24 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

What You Are Looking For Is in the Library

(W) August 28 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Oregon Evening Book Club

Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

(Th) May 2 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Oregon

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Look-Alike by Erica Spindler

(Tu) May 21 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Oregon

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

(Th) June 6 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Oregon

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Violin Conspiracy by Brenda Slocumb

(Tu) June 18 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Oregon

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

(Tu) July 9 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Oregon

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford

(Th) July 11 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Oregon

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Orphan train by Christina Baker Kline

(Th) August 1 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Oregon

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica

(Tu) August 20 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Oregon

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Point Place Book Club

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

(Th) May 9 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Point Place

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Point Place Book Club

(Th) June 13 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Point Place

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Choose Your Own Story Book Club

(Tu) June 18 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Reynolds Corners

Readers will take turns as they read aloud from a choose your own style book and decide the fate of the characters in the story. Intended for Middle Grade Students.

Choose Your Own Story Book Club

(Tu) July 23 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Reynolds Corners

Readers will take turns as they read aloud from a choose your own style book and decide the fate of the characters in the story. Intended for Middle Grade Students.

Sanger Teens Book Group

(W) May 1 | 12 a.m. — 11:59 p.m. | Sanger

A read and complete at your own pace program, featuring a different book title each month chosen specifically for 9-12 grade level readers. Continues all month long.

The Leavers by Lisa Ko

(M) May 6 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

All the Sinners Bleed - S.A. Cosby

(M) May 13 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sanger

Put on your detective hats and uncover clues as we read and discuss thrilling mystery novels.

The Stranger - Albert Camus

(M) May 20 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

No theme, no registration – we’ll be reading light/heavy/fiction/non-fiction – anything (under 200 pages) goes!

Sanger Teens Book Group

(Sa) June 1 | 12 a.m. — 11:59 p.m. | Sanger

A read and complete at your own pace program, featuring a different book title each month chosen specifically for 9-12 grade level readers. Continues all month long.

Remembrance by Rita Woods

(M) June 3 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

Bark of Night - David Rosenfelt

(M) June 10 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sanger

Put on your detective hats and uncover clues as we read and discuss thrilling mystery novels.

The Hero of This Book - Elizabeth McCracken

(M) June 17 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

No theme, no registration – we’ll be reading light/heavy/fiction/non-fiction – anything (under 200 pages) goes!

Sanger Teens Book Group

(M) July 1 | 12 a.m. — 11:59 p.m. | Sanger

A read and complete at your own pace program, featuring a different book title each month chosen specifically for 9-12 grade level readers. Continues all month long.

The Lady's Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness, Sarah Ramey

(M) July 1 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

The Maidens - Alex Michaelides

(M) July 8 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sanger

Put on your detective hats and uncover clues as we read and discuss thrilling mystery novels.

The Longest December - Richard Chizmar

(M) July 15 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

No theme, no registration – we’ll be reading light/heavy/fiction/non-fiction – anything (under 200 pages) goes!

Sanger Teens Book Group

(Th) August 1 | 12 a.m. — 11:59 p.m. | Sanger

A read and complete at your own pace program, featuring a different book title each month chosen specifically for 9-12 grade level readers. Continues all month long.

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Regan Barnhill

(M) August 5 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

(M) October 7 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

(M) November 4 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

Revival Season by Monica West

(M) December 2 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

Sylvania Book Club

Midnight Library by Matt Haig

(Th) May 2 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.

Sylvania Book Club

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

(Th) May 9 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.

Homeschool Hour Book Club

(M) May 20 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Sylvania

Join the Sylvania Branch and King Road Branch Book Club for homeschool kids.

Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

(Th) June 6 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.

Sylvania Book Club

Conjure Women by Afia Atakora

(Th) June 13 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.

Sylvania Book Club

When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain

(Th) July 11 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Sylvania Book Club

Last Castle by Denise Kiernan

(Th) August 8 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.

WASHINGTON

Washington Book Club

The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

(Tu) May 7 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Washington

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

(Tu) June 4 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Washington

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

(Tu) July 2 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Washington

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

(Tu) August 6 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Washington

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

(Tu) September 3 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Washington

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

(Tu) October 1 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Washington

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Waterville Book Club

The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang

(Tu) May 7 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Waterville Daytime Book Club

(Th) May 9 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Homeschool Classics Book Club

(Tu) May 14 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville

Classic books, lively conversation and new friends - find all of these at our monthly Homeschool Classics Book Club.

The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier

(W) May 29 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books-that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

(Th) June 13 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Waterville Daytime Book Club

(Th) July 11 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club

(Th) August 8 | noon — 1 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

(W) August 28 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books-that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

West Toledo Book Club

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

(Th) May 2 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

Noor by Nnedi Okorafor

(Tu) May 21 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

(Th) June 6 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

Slade House by David Mitchell

(Tu) June 18 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen

(Tu) July 16 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci

(Th) August 1 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson

(Tu) August 20 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

Patient Zero by Lydia Kang and Nate Pederson

(Th) September 5 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

The Arrest by Jonathan Lethem

(Tu) September 17 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny

(Th) October 3 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

(Tu) October 15 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

(Th) November 7 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

Machinehood by S.B. Divya

(Tu) November 19 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

The Wrong Family by Tarryn Fisher

(Th) December 5 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.