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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
Environmentalism Book Club - "Kiss the Ground" by Josh Tickell
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab
Engage in thoughtful conversation based on readings about our environment, our changing planet & sustainability, and discover practical ways to make a positive, eco-conscious impact in our community.
Thursday Night Book Club - "Funny Story" by Emily Henry
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
When Daphne's fiancé, Peter, dumps her, she’s shocked—but the worst part is that he leaves her for his gorgeous best friend, Petra, the woman he’d always told Daphne not to worry about.
Tuesday Evening Book Club - "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
This group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. New members are always welcome. A limited number of books are available for participants each month at the Circulation Desk.
True Crime Book Club - "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara
Mon, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
The haunting true story of the elusive serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California during the 70s and 80s, and of the gifted journalist who died tragically while investigating the case.
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Next Chapter Book Club

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

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

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

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.

Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion

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

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.

Environmentalism Book Club

Engage in thoughtful conversation based on readings about our environment, our changing planet and sustainability, and discover practical ways to make a positive, eco-conscious impact in our community. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Participants must obtain their own copy of the title to read. Physical and electronic copies are usually available through the library or SearchOhio. New members are always welcome! View or print the list of this year's book selections.

Horror Film Club Newsletter

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!