Bite Into a Good Book Club
Bring your lunch and your love of reading to this midday book club. Each month, we discuss a different book in a welcoming and relaxed environment. From bestselling fiction to compelling non-fiction, there’s always something new to explore. For a complete list of the books we've read, click here.
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When: Third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM
Where: Library Conference Room
November 18
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere follows a woman whose carefully curated life unravels when a mysterious shift in her world forces her to confront the truth about herself and the people she trusts.
December 16
Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, begins her adventure when a dead bird is found on the doorstep of her family's mansion in the summer of 1950, thus propelling her into a mystery that involves an investigation into a man's murder where her father is the main suspect.
January 20
Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen
Ninety-something-year-old Jacob Jankowski remembers his time in the circus as a young man during the Great Depression, and his friendship with Marlena, the star of the equestrian act, and Rosie, the elephant, who gave them hope.
February 17
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
In the aftermath of a small-town school shooting, lawyer Jordan McAfee finds himself defending a youth who desperately needs someone on his side, while detective Patrick Ducharme works with a primary witness, the daughter of the judge assigned to the case.
Hooked On Books
Whether you’re into contemporary fiction, historical drama, or page-turning mysteries, Hooked on Books is perfect for readers who enjoy a wide variety of genres. Join us for lively evening discussions that dive deep into each month’s featured title. For a complete list of the books we've read, click here.
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When: Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM
Where: Library Conference Room
November 11
The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers
When Major Gryffth Hockaday is called to the front lines of the Civil War, his new bride Placidia is left to care for his family farm and infant son. By the time Major Hockaday returns two years later, Placidia is bound for jail, accused of having borne a child in his absence and murdering it. What really transpired in the two years he was away?
December 9
The Lion Women of Tehran by Margan Kamali
In 1950s Tehran, Ellie's privileged life changes drastically after her father's death, forcing her and her mother into a poorer neighborhood. Lonely and longing for companionship, Ellie finds solace in her new neighbor Homa, and the two form a friendship that lasts for decades, navigating changing fortunes, turbulent politics, and the meaning of friendship.
January 13
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnson
Widowed 82-year-old Frederick Fife is lonely, broke, and nearly homeless. When a park outing for dementia patients finds him mistakenly gathered up and taken to a care home, Frederick embraces his new life, though at least one nurse has concerns about him. Fans of charming stories like Shelby Van Pelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures or Brooke Fossey's The Big Finish will enjoy this debut novel.
February 10
The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes
Set against the backdrop of WWII, this unforgettable novel, inspired by the true story of the Council of Books in Wartime, follows three women whose fates become intertwined by their belief in the power and goodness in the written word to triumph over the very darkest moments of war.
Outer Edge
Explore new worlds and daring adventures with Outer Edge, our book club dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, and horror lovers. From epic space operas to magical realms, we celebrate the imagination in every form. For a complete list of the books we've read, click here.
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When: Fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
Where: Library Conference Room
November 19 - Third Thursday of the month due to Holiday
To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
Anequs, a young Indigenous woman, enters a colonizer-run dragon academy and quickly finds herself at odds with the "approved" way of doing things. Anequs and her dragon may be coming of age, but they're also coming to power, and that brings an important realization: the world needs changing, and they might just be the ones to do it.
December 17 (Third Thursday due to Holiday)
Finders Keepers by Stephen King
After Morris Bellamy discovers that notebooks and money belonging to his favorite author were taken by Pete Saubers, only Bill Hodges, Holly Gibney, and Jerome Robinson can rescue the Saubers family from the deranged and vengeful criminal.
January 28
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
This humorous science fiction series with fantastical world-building is a role-playing game fiction set on Earth, which aliens have transformed into a multi-level video game arena called Dungeon Crawler World. Former coast guard member Carl (accompanied by a sentient cat) and other survivors attempt to clear the 18 levels of the dungeon as an absurd form of entertainment for the aliens.
February 25
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Moving to the small town of Forks in Washington State, high school student Bella Swan is captivated by the mysterious Edward Cullen who she later finds out is a vampire. The series follows their love story and the dangers they face in order to be together.
The Page-Turners @ the Table
Join our offsite book club as we venture to a new location each month to explore a diverse mix of genres, from thrilling mysteries and bold sci-fi to captivating fiction and memoirs.
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When: First Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM
Where: Offsite (TBD)
December 3
Bring your own book to discuss and get to know each other. We will start the new books in January.
January 7
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
A social media celebrity, a wife and mother who sells her fantasy pioneer lifestyle of sourdough and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of followers, suddenly wakes up cold, dirty, and hungry in the year 1805 and must uncover the nature -- hoax, reality show, test from God -- of her terrifying new existence in this sensational debut novel.
February 4
The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon
Born to be a sea captain, noblewoman Grace O'Malley is forced into an arranged marriage with a brutal warrior. After consolidating his power, she is ousted from his lands—a betrayal that allows her to take her rightful place leading the O'Malley fleet. As she achieves independence, Grace must fight to protect her ships, land, and people against Queen Elizabeth's invading English forces.