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Love to Read and Talk About It?

If you're an avid reader and would like to discuss books with others, join one of our book discussion groups. Contact Adult Services or Youth Services for more information. Come join the fun!

Book & Film Club Meetings
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Rescheduled
Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Monday, July 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Forty years after her murder, Jane Britton's story became an urban legend at Harvard. Until undergraduate Becky Cooper, started to look into the case to discover the truth.

Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide and a thrilling drama unfolds.

Wed, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room,Zoom Programming 2
In 26 connected essays, Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter Elizabeth Kolbert takes us on an illustrated journey through the landscape of climate change and the stories we tell ourselves about the future.

Thu, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westlake Room
Set in Depression-era America, this exhilarating story introduces us to five extraordinary women, their remarkable journeys delivering books through the mountains of Kentucky and personal struggles.

Mon, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Acclaimed true crime author and podcaster Dawson, tells the true story behind the inspiration of "A Scarlet Letter." In 1832 Sarah Cornwell was found dead. Was her death a suicide or something darker?

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
Life startling stories from actual "Lost Friends" ads that appeared in Southern newspapers after the Civil War, as newly freed slaves desperately searched for loved ones who had been sold away.

Next Chapter Book Club
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WPPL hosts the Next Chapter Book Club! NCBC is an opportunity for adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities to make friends, enjoy books and have fun on a regular basis.

Club spots are limited and if you are interested in joining a club, or if you are interested in helping us provide NCBC to the community by facilitating a club, please contact the Disability Resources Librarian at 440-250-5471 for information.

Book Club In a Bag

Bag and books for Book Club In a BagWe also have Book Club in a Bag sets that you can check out for your own book discussion group. To help book clubs thrive, we offer sets of pre-selected fiction and nonfiction books available for a six-week loan period.

The sets contain several copies of "discuss-able" titles re-purposed from our collections and include questions and other supplemental materials to enrich your discussion. You can request a Book Club in a Bag through the Ask Us desk or by placing a hold in the online catalog.

We have bags especially for Children, Teens, Adults and Large Print.

Online Book Clubs
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Online Book Clubs linkJoin WPPL's Online Book Clubs and start receiving chapters from popular books in your daily email.

Every day, Monday through Friday, we'll send you a portion of a book that takes only five minutes to read. Each Monday we begin a new book. Subscribe to the clubs that pique your interest—from mystery and romance to business and classics. Just give us your email address and five minutes a day, and we'll give you an exciting world of reading.

True Crime Book Club
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Join us for the True Crime Book Club on the third Monday of every month, except July and December, at 1 p.m. Delve into murder, robbery, heists, arson and more of humanity's darker instincts. A limited number of books are available for participants each month at the Circulation Desk. Or find a copy in the format of your choice in the digital library any time. New members are always welcome! View or print the entire list here.

Tuesday Night Book Club
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This group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in person and on Zoom simultaneously. A limited number of books are available for participants each month at the Circulation Desk. Or find a copy in the format of your choice in the digital library any time. New members are always welcome! View or print the entire list here.

Environmentalism Book Club
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Engage in thoughtful conversation based on readings about life and living on our changing planet, and discover practical ways to make a positive impact in our community. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month, in person and on Zoom simultaneously. A limited number of books are available for participants each month at the Circulation Desk. Or find a copy in the format of your choice in the digital library. New members are always welcome! View or print the list of book selections. Check our blogs for posts on current and past books, too.

Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion
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Our Wednesday afternoon group meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. A limited number of books are available for participants each month at the Circulation Desk. Or find a copy in the format of your choice in the digital library any time. New members are always welcome! View or print the entire list here.

Thursday Night Book Club
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Join us for the Thursday Night Book Club featuring everything from exciting new fiction to the best titles from past years. This group meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. A limited number of books are available for participants each month at the Circulation Desk or find a copy in the format of your choice in the digital library any time. New members are always welcome! View or print the list of book selections.

Horror Film Club Newsletter
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Sign up to receive "Notes from the Vault" from the Horror Hostess in your inbox every month. And register to attend the next Horror Film Club ... if you dare!