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In Other Worlds (Online) - Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
    Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Sep 22nd: Forever War by Joe Haldeman Oct  27th: City of Brass by S.A. Chakrabor...

Romantic Reads (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book Discussion! Discuss your favorite romance author and book or series with other fellow romance readers. You will "zoom" away with new authors and book...

Book-n-Craft (ages 6-8) TK

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Miller Branch
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, DIY & Crafts
Event Details:
Ages 6 - 8; 45 min.  Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by a brief discussion and related activities. ...

Paragraph Pals: The Infamous Ratsos (ages 6-9)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 6-9; 45-60 min. Registration required. For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. After reading the title, join us for fun activities that include reading comprehension exercises and games. The Infamous Ratsos, by...

Black-eyed Susan Book Club (Grades 6-8) (RG)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 6-8. 45-60 min.  Discuss books that have been nominated for the state "Black-eyed Susan Award". Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Check out and read the book prior to attending the class discussion. Books are available fo...

Beginning Graphic Novel Club (5-7 years) RG

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 5-7. Registration required. Take turns reading aloud heartwarming, funny, and captivating graphic novels.   ...

Award-Winning Picture Book Club: Black-eyed Susan (grades K-3) RG

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Warfield Room
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-3.  Registration required. 45-60 minutes. Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland’s children's choice award. The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers...

Black Fiction Book Club (online)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club, meeting on the 1st Saturday of the month. The October Selection is What's Mine and Yours by Naima Coster Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirma...

Read. Think. Talk.

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us to discuss some great novels about the American experience before they're critically acclaimed television shows. This month we will read and discuss The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. Registered customers should place a hold req...

Global Reads

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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: Oct 4: The Book of Delights b...

Book Club Revue: Reunion (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community & Culture, Racial Equity
Registration Required
Event Details:
Reunited, and it feels so good!  Join us online for a celebratory return to our annual Book Club Revue. Get HCLS' "Books for Discussion 2022" list as we promote some of the year's most discussable works of fiction and nonfiction. Get tips to ...

Spies, Lies, and Alibis Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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: Safe Houses by Dan Fesperman, Tue Sep 7 ...

Book on Tap

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Reading selections for fall: Sept 1 - Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Morena-Garcia Oct 6 - The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue Nov 3 - There There by Tommy Orange We will plan to meet outdoors at Hysteria. If the weather is inclemen...

An Inconvenient Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:
Book discussion. Thursday; 7:00 - 8:00 PM October 7: A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet. We hope to discuss this book in person in the Enchanted Garden. In the event of inclement weather we will meet in the Patapsco Room.  Regist...

Eclectic Evenings Online

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles. 2nd Tuesdays, 7-8pm Join for an online discussion of the following title: Oct 12: The Pioneers by David McCullough Please register with an email address to receive an immedia...

Heavy Medals Book Club (grades 4-6) RG

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Warfield Room
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 4-6. Registration required.  60 minutes. Read and discuss award-winning chapter books and participate in book-related activities.  Books must be checked out and read before the meeting.  Copies will be held for registered stu...

In Other Worlds (Online) - Movie Edition

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:
  Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Sep 8th: The Brand New Testament (on Kanopy) Oct 13th: Europa Report (on Kanopy)   P...

Mystery Book Club (online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels. 2nd Wednesdays; 7-8pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles:  September 8 - Artemis by Andy Weir October 13 - Lazarus by Lars Keple...

Strictly Historical Fiction

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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. September 20th: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak October 18th: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier Novemb...

Asian American Literature book club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Read and discuss books by Asian authors or based on the Asian experience.  3rd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles:  April 19:  Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Jong&n...

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us as we discuss books pertaining to LGBTQ+ experiences! We meet on 3rd Mondays each month from 7-8pm. Titles to be discussed are as follows: September 20th: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas  October 18th: S...

Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings! Join us for a discussion of the following books: Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J....

Nonfiction Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
  Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections. Jul 21 - Voices from Chernobyl: Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster by Svetlana Alexievich Aug 18 - Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong...

Noontime Books (Online)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for an online discussion of the following titles: Thu September 16, 12 pm:  O Pioneers! by Willa Cather Thu October 21, 12 pm:  American Dirt by Jeannine Cummins Thu November 18, 12 pm: Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnappe...