Talk it out
Since the invention of the printing press, people have gotten together in groups to talk about what they’ve read. These groups are supported by the library, and if you have an idea for a new discussion, send us a note.
And if none of these groups seem right for you, start your own group with one of our Book Club Kits.
Readers Roundtable
Cleveland, 1:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Come share your latest great read and hear about titles to add to your reading list. This is a casual group with no assigned reading. Contact Mary Ann Kempa for more information.
Osolo Page Turners
Osolo, 3 to 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Contact Katie Cullison for information on getting a copy of the book.
- April 13 – “The Clinic” by Cate Quinn (opens in a new tab)
- May 11 – “Someone Knows” by Lisa Scottoline (opens in a new tab)
- June 8 – “The Spectacular” by Fiona Davis (opens in a new tab)
- July 13 – “My Friends” by Frederik Backman (opens in a new tab)
Dunlap Bookworms
Dunlap, 1 p.m. on Saturdays. For information on attending or getting a copy of the book, please contact Sue Eller at 574-875-3100.
- May 7 – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus (opens in a new tab)
- June 13 – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge (opens in a new tab)
- July 11 – “Trouble in Treewater” by John Chris
- Aug. 8 – “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (opens in a new tab)
- Sept. 5 – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon (opens in a new tab)
- Oct. 3 – “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote (opens in a new tab)
- Nov. 14 – “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown (opens in a new tab)
- Dec. 12 – “Christmas Jars” by Jason F. Wright (opens in a new tab)
Downtown Book Club
Downtown, 5:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom.
Upcoming books:
- April 28 – “Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman (opens in a new tab)
- May 26 – “Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali (opens in a new tab)
- June 30 – “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker (opens in a new tab)
- July 28 – “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt (opens in a new tab)
Books & Boots
Ox Bow County Park, 1 p.m. on the second Friday of the month. Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Cottonwood Shelter at Ox Bow Park. Books and Boots is for the whole family but is specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather.
- May 8 – “Surprise Island” by Gertrude Chandler Warner (opens in a new tab)
- June 12 – “Heartwood Hotel: Family Forever” by Kallie George (opens in a new tab)
- July 17 (Special date – third Friday) – “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean Craighead George (opens in a new tab)
- Aug. 14 – “The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Dimopoulos (opens in a new tab)
Chapter Chasers
Osolo Branch, 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month starting in May. Miss Jodi leads a tween and teen book discussion and activities. Geared for kids ages 9 and up.
May 13 – “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown (opens in a new tab)
June 10 – “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang (opens in a new tab)
July 8 – “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry (opens in a new tab)