We return once more to the seattle public librarys uplifting books list for new author cat. Check the events calendar for upcoming titles and meetings. Heres a look at some book clubs groups near seattle. Please contact the library directly for more information about book clubs and meetings. Seattle public library pressbooks public selfpublishing platform. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted online in the coming weeks. More information about library sponsored book clubs may memorial public library lunch bunch book club. These settings determine how much of a groups content and membership information is visible to nonmembers and search engines.
Washington center for the book at the seattle public library. Come by to pick up the latest copy, then come back and share your thoughts. By providing funding and support for library programs, were committed to bolstering the librarys strategic initiatives. We are a group that is founded on the belief that books should be read for entertainment. Tacoma public library will close all locations effective saturday, march 14, until further notice. The mcpl book club for adults meets the 2nd thursday of the month from.
Characterdriven books rich with language youll find a lot to enjoy and discuss in these titles selected by our librarians. The club welcomes experienced skippers, sailors and crew, as well as singles with minimal boating experience. By midcentury, the seattle public library circulated a lot more than books. The seattle public library 7 hrs its financial literacy month, and were hosting a virtual seminar beginning with a roadmap for your lifetime financial journey, presented by betterinvesting puget sound chapter. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. May 22, 2014 libraries have long embraced the reading public and provided public forums for book discussion, long before talkshow host oprah winfrey renewed interest in book clubs in 1996. No need to own a boat or spend a fortune to have fun on the water at ssycs events. Singled out debunks myths and stereotypes about single people and lays the groundwork for social. This is a group of singles ranging in age from 30 to 70 with the average member somewhere in their 50s. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books.
Featured books are published by united for libraries corporate friends, and selected by staff. And when we find a book we love, we want to share it with other readers. Seattle singles yacht club is an active organization of single adults who love boating and socializing, both on and off the water. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. It will become available to other groups at a later date. Also, at this time the seattle public library was a mainstay of the king county library system then known as the king county rural library district, with 70,000 book loans in 1948 to king county patrons outside the city. The friends of the seattle public library fospl seeks to engage broad community support for the seattle public library through book sales, advocacy, and grants. These ideas for setting up a book discussion group are from the washington center for the book at the seattle public library. Seattle reads books and information for book clubs book group kits for there there are available to reserve by book groups already registered with the seattle public library.
Browse our instant book club kit titles and our in library book clubs below. Book club choices are featured in the united for libraries newsletter, the voice, which is sent to united for libraries members. Singles dvd the seattle public library bibliocommons. Call the library at 4022933157 for more information on any of the book clubs. The seattle public librarys book group collection has 393 titles. The kits include 10 copies of the title and discussion materials in a canvas bag.
You can take a look at a list of books previously suggested by inspireseattle members or make your own suggestion at the book club or online. In addition to our branch book clubs, our books on tap book club meets the last tuesday and wednesday of the month at various bars or breweries around tacoma. Our book club library will provide your book group with multiple copies of the books you want to talk about. Read for fun book club seattle seattle, wa 3,033 members. Having trouble keeping track of our various book clubs. Celebrity book clubs oprah and beyond book group discussion. In november, kansas city, san antonio and seattle joined a class of 64 cities.
This guide was developed by the washington center for the book at the seattle public library. Join us for book groups and discussions for people to connect through their love of reading. Please note any checks mailed in for either donation or membership will be delayed in depositing due to the closure of our office. Thunder bay public library email book clubs monday through friday, you will receive an email with a fiveminute selection from a chapter of a book if. Seattle is in the top five for most literate cities in america and has been for years. In our more modern, connected, and everbusy age, however, traditional library book clubs have been undergoing a quiet revolution. The washington center for the book is one of eight member organizations of the audiences for literature network, a national network of literary centers made possible by. We also offer instant book club kits so you can have a book club anytime and anywhere you like. The manager of a struggling record store is desperately trying to avoid a corporate takeover by the megachain music city, while handling the problems of his teenage workers. Learn more about the mayors book club from the austin public library friends foundation, which manages the program. Use of this kit is temporarily restricted to seattle public library sponsored book groups that meet in library locations and are facilitated by library staff. We have books for all ages, interests, and reading abilities.
Our book group collection is made possible through the generosity of the seattle public library foundation. The seattle public library hosts a dizzying number of workshops at. Friends of the seattle public library, seattle, wa. Libraries closed through at least may 4 all library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 4. Tacoma public library also offers sets of multiple copies of books that. Everyone is welcome at our washington county library book clubs.
Tips on how to run a successful book discussion group. Forging bonds between groups of colleagues, family, and friends. Book clubs public library city of san diego official. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend.
Find groups in seattle, washington about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Libraries closed through april all locations and book drops of the seattle public library are closed until at least april in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Many public libraries lead book clubs as a library program on a regular basis. The law, public institutions and businesses will need to watch this space carefully and. The mayors book club is an annual citywide reading campaign to develop a community experience through reading and discussion of shared books. Information that is always visible for public and private groups.
Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library. With the health and safety of our community and our employees in mind, all boise public library facilities, including the main library and each branch library, are closed to the public. Places to meet other singles in your community liveabout. The friends of the seattle public library is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library as an essential. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Lunch date is our comment on that speeddating experience. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. At this time, boise public librarys external book returns have been locked.
Thanks to your library, you can now create, edit, format and generate printready and ebook formats for your bookno matter how far along it may be. Nov 18, 2011 having trouble keeping track of our various book clubs. This listing is for book clubs at san diego public library locations. The mcpl book club for adults is for adults 18 years and up. A librarian usually leads a discussion after participants read the book. Browse our instant book club kit titles and our inlibrary book clubs below. How to dance it out, stand in the sun and be your own. Due dates are extended until we reopen, so please keep your library materials. Our online resources for readers will help you get the most out of your own reading or plan for your book group. Book groups shelf talk blog seattle reads email newsletters your next 5 books suggest a title. The seattle public library s book group collection has 393 titles. Overall, seattle is a fit and athletic city, but when the weather turns dreary. Book group kits are only available to groups that have been receiving book group kits from the library prior to 2009. Our book group howtos include getting started, choosing good books, leading a discussion, learning more about an author, and coming up with good.
Book blowyourown classes for you and your friends or a date night, and finish. We host book groups for adults, children, teens, families, and lowvision, deaf and hard of hearing, and spanish. Very chill atmosphere, a place where you can hang out for a couple of hours. Tips for running a book group the seattle public library. Cities for singles, but the romantic comedy singles was set in seattle so. Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by new york public library staff. A personal library card will work, but in order to keep group reservations together, we encourage frequent users to contact us to set up a group account. To get started, connect to pressbooks using your biblioboard account by clicking the button below. Meetup groups can have two content visibility settings. Book clubs public library city of san diego official website.
If you prefer to join a club that already exists, many of our libraries have book clubs that welcome everyone. The pineapple express cider on tap was phenomenal and the mini golf was a lot of fun. Yuspie young urban single professionals of indiana book club. Each book club concludes with a discussion of which book the majority of attendees would prefer to read next. With that reputation comes a vibrant book club community, but mind you, you dont have to limit yourself to what oprah is reading.
No other library in the country offers such an extensive collection to book groups in their community. Additionally, all boise public library programming is cancelled until further notice. Librarians reimagine book clubs with the help of technology. Subscribe to the meetup pages for our book club and our graphic novel club, and youll never miss out on news of an upcoming meeting. Kits also are available to seattle book groups that meet at members homes, businesses, churches, community centers, senior centers and retirement homes. So says the bushwick book club, a seattle group that debuts original music performances inspired by each sessions chosen book. All denver public library locations and book drops are temporarily closed until further notice. We champion the power of stories, information and ideas. Book club sets a b book clubs vancouver public library. After 60 days, meetup will remove you from our events automatically if you have not paid dues. Tacoma public library also offers sets of multiple copies of books that you can check out to read with your own group. Friends of the seattle public library home facebook. At this time, boise public library s external book returns have been locked. A book club for adults that meet the second monday of every month from 12.
Find groups in seattle, washington about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Learn more about meetup content and search engines. Book groups shelf talk blog seattle reads email newsletters your next 5 books suggest a title sign up for our email newsletters. Thunder bay public library email book clubs monday through friday, you will receive an email with a fiveminute selection from a chapter of a book if you like it get the complete book from your local library. The interaction is largely webcentric, but it does not exclude facetoface gatherings, each of which can take on the traits of other book discussion clubs. We host book groups for adults, children, teens, families, and lowvision, deaf and hard of hearing, and spanish and chinesespeaking patrons. Boozy book discussions, meetups for the current eventminded, groups for ladies who like comicsthe city has it all. Come join us for terrific discussions around popular and classic books.
We thank you for your support of the friends of the seattle public library. Lack of time, scheduling conflicts, mobility issues, desire for anonymity, and other. See book group howtos to learn more about starting your own book discussion group. We offer over 170 titles thanks to the support of the friends of the bellingham public library and individual book group donations. You may also find book club meetings and events listed in the librarys calendar of events. What titles does the bellingham public library offer. Great stories club, book discussions the seattle public librarys. The seattle public librarys university branch teen book club blog. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the new. Learn new skills at these adultfriendly, yearround classes.