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Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories. We'll discuss our chosen book, and then look closer into the context that makes the book relevant to all of us, exploring,...

Windows & Mirrors: Teen Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration 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. Food provided. Join us for Bagels & Books. Registrat...

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

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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. Join us for Easy-to-Read Stories in Spanish, and have fun with activities related to the b...

Good Endeavor: A Book Discussion with Author Ned Tillman

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join award-winning author Ned Tillman for a discussion of his book, Good Endeavor.  Following this book discussion, Mr. Tillman presents Historical Fiction as a Lens For the Future, focusing on the value of fiction and non-fiction f...

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
    Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Apr 24: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro May 22: Iron Widow b...

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
    Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Apr 24: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro May 22: Iron Widow b...

Romance Reads (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
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 romance readers. You will "zoom" away with new authors and books to a...

Teen Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
Read and discuss alongside fellow teen bookworms! This month’s title is The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider. Pick up a copy at the Glenwood Branch customer service desk, or online via Libby.  ...

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
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 copy of our next book at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk. De...

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration 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. Copies of the discussion title are available for pick-up from the Central Branch; ask for a copy at th...

Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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: Apr: May: ...

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

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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. Join us for Easy-to-Read Stories in Spanish, and have fun with activities related to the b...

Books on Tap (book club)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at The Periodic Table. We read and talk about a wide variety of genres, with a focus on books written from diverse points of view. Please reserve a copy for yourself via hclibrary.org. May: The Island of...

Books on Tap (book club)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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 format, too. May: Kantika by Elizabeth...

Books on Tap (book club)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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. May 1: Kantika by Elizab...

Murder, Mischief, and Mayhem

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious, and mischievous.  Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting! ...

Black Fiction Book Club (in-person) East Columbia Branch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. Copies are available for pick-up at the East Columb...

Black Fiction Book Club (online)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event.  This...

Veterans Book Group 2024 (virtual)

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Online Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
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 a unique set of readings, which may include classics, fiction, memoir...

Global Reads

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: 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: May 6th: Lady Tan's Circle of Wome...

Read. Think. Talk.

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions. May 6th we will discuss White Noise by Don DeLilo ...

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

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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. Join us for Easy-to-Read Stories in Spanish, and have fun with activities related to the b...

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels.  February: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris March: The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter April: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich May: The...

Mystery Book Club Savage

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels.  February: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris March: The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter April: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich May: The...