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Windows & Mirrors: Teen Book Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11-14. Read and discuss books with diverse viewpoints that tackle tough issues, such as finding and establishing identity. Reading the book is encouraged, but not required. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-14. Read and discuss books with diverse viewpoints that tackle tough issues, such as finding and establishing identity. Reading the book is encouraged, but not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Strictly Historical Fiction

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love historical fiction? So do we! Join our discussion to step into the past and connect with characters living in times different than our own. May 20: Lessons in Chemistry by ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Love historical fiction? So do we! Join our discussion to step into the past and connect with characters living in times different than our own.

May 20: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Group Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome. Copies of the discussion title a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Asian American Literature Book Club (Online)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.  Dec 18 2023 Banyan Moon by Thao Thai Jan 22 2024 The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff Feb 26 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana. Join us for Easy-to-...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

    Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (mon...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

 

 

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (Online)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Workshop at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

    Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (mon...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

 

 

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Romance Reads (Online)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Terrapin Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion! Discuss books by a different romance author each month with other fellow...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Read and discuss alongside fellow teen bookworms! This month’s title is The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh. Pick up a copy at the Glenwood Branch customer service de...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss alongside fellow teen bookworms! This month’s title is The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh. Pick up a copy at the Glenwood Branch customer service desk, or online via Libby. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Miller's Windows & Mirrors Teen Book Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 14-17 | Registration preferred | Pick up the book from Miller Branch's customer service desk* | Pizza included! Windows allow us to experience other cultures, and mirr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Ages 14-17 | Registration preferred | Pick up the book from Miller Branch's customer service desk* | Pizza included!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join a lively, literary conversation in person! Jan: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See Feb: Becoming by Michelle Obama Mar: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Apr: The B...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join a lively, literary conversation in person!

Jan: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

Feb: Becoming by Michelle Obama

Mar: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

Apr: The Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana. Join us for Easy-to-...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Windows & Mirrors Book Club (ages 11-13) RG

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

  Ages 11-13. Registration required. Read and discuss books with diverse viewpoints that tackle tough issues, such as finding and establishing identity. Pick up your co...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

 

Ages 11-13. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Book Group 2024 (virtual)

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series. During five monthly facilitated sessions, discussions center on military experiences and...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Global Reads

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction. 1st Mondays; 7- 8 pm.  Join for a dis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction.

1st Mondays; 7- 8 pm. 

Join for a discussion of the following titles:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spies, Lies, and Alibis Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond. Join us for discussion...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond.

Join us for discussion of the following titles:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read. Think. Talk.

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions. June 10th we will discuss How to do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odel...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions.

June 10th we will discuss How to do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELKS Excellent Reads

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eclectic Evenings Meeting (Online)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles. 2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm Join for a discussion of the following title: June 11: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Join for a discussion of the following title:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books on Tap (book club)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most are available in electronic formats, too.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Black-Eyed Susan Classic Book Club (Grades 4-6 RG)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

RG, Registered. Registration Required.   Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees. Copies available available for borrowing by registered participa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

RG, Registered. Registration Required.

 

Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees. Copies available available for borrowing by registered participants at Central Branch's Customer Service Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The UnBook Reading Group

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group Connect with a community of readers without the stress of assigned reading! Bring the book of your choice, read silently in a comfy spot at Backwate...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group

This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Inconvenient Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Inconvenient Book Club discusses the latest climate fiction. This summer, we'll talk about C. Pam Zhang's novel Land of Milk and Honey, a New York Times Not...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

The Inconvenient Book Club discusses the latest climate fiction. This summer, we'll talk about C.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Book Club (in-person)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections. June 12 - They Called Us Enemy by George Takei July 17 - Dop...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.