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Book Discussion: "The Huntress" by Kate Quinn

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

Bold and fearless, Nina Markova always dreamed of flying. When the Nazis attack the Soviet Union, she risks everything to join the legendary Night Witches, an all-female night bomb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Bold and fearless, Nina Markova always dreamed of flying. When the Nazis attack the Soviet Union, she risks everything to join the legendary Night Witches, an all-female night bomber regiment wreaking havoc on the invading Germans.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion: "The Reading List" by Sara Nisha Adams

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

This event is also offered on May 1 at 2:00 PM. Please sign up for only one session.  Mukesh lives a quiet life  after losing his beloved wife. He worries about h...

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Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

This event is also offered on May 1 at 2:00 PM. Please sign up for only one session. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes we cannot always ensure there is no cross contamination in processing. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

BookTok Talk

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Discuss trendy books and books you think deserve more attention virtually! Participate or just hang out to hear about BookTok’s popular titles and get some great recommendatio...

Cancelled
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Virtual
Event Details:

Discuss trendy books and books you think deserve more attention virtually! Participate or just hang out to hear about BookTok’s

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "The Sentence" by Louise Erdrich

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

This book discussion regularly meets at the Spencer Road Branch, however, due to construction we will be meeting at the McClay Branch for this discussion. Copies will be avail...

Open
Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

This book discussion regularly meets at the Spencer Road Branch, however, due to construction we will be meeting at the McClay Branch for this discussion.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes we cannot always ensure there is no cross contamination in processing. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Next Chapter Book Club:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour ...

Event Details:

Together, we will read and discuss Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

Together, we will read and discuss Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "Countdown 1945" by Chris Wallace and Mitch Weiss

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

The #1 national bestselling “riveting” (The New York Times), “propulsive” (Time) behind-the-scenes account “that reads like a tense thriller” (The Washington Post) of the 116 days ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

The #1 national bestselling “riveting” (The New York Times), “propulsive” (Time) behind-the-scenes account “that reads like a tense thriller” (The Washington Post) of the 116 days leading up to the American attack on Hir

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

"Olivia McAfee knows what it feels like to start over. Her picture-perfect life—living in Boston, married to a brilliant cardiothoracic surgeon, raising their beautiful son, Asher—...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"Olivia McAfee knows what it feels like to start over. Her picture-perfect life—living in Boston, married to a brilliant cardiothoracic surgeon, raising their beautiful son, Asher—was upended when her husband revealed a darker side.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes we cannot always ensure there is no cross contamination in processing. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "The Guncle" by Steven Rowley

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. He loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by Victoria Schwab

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

France, 1714. In a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever--and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

France, 1714. In a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever--and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "The Language of Flowers" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

"In Victorian times, the language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After an...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"In Victorian times, the language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude.

Disclaimer(s)

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion - The Measure by Nikki Erlick

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

It seems like any other day: You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and head out. But today when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds your fa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

It seems like any other day: You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and head out. But today when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds your fate inside: the answer to the exact number of years you will live.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Next Chapter Book Club:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour ...

Event Details:

Together, we will read and discuss Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

Together, we will read and discuss Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "Weyward" by Emilia Hart

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

For Ages 18+ "A spellbinding story about what may transpire when the natural world collides with a legacy of witchcraft." ––Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

For Ages 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "You Never Forget Your First" by Alexis Coe

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, chased rich young women, caused an international incident, and never&...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, chased rich young women, caused an international incident, and never backed down--even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "Take My Hand" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

This book discussion regularly meets at Spencer Road Branch, however, due to construction we will be meeting at Middendorf-Kredell for this discussion.  "Montgomery, A...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

This book discussion regularly meets at Spencer Road Branch, however, due to construction we will be meeting at Middendorf-Kredell for this discussion. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it's a relief when his skill ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Nonfiction Book Discussion- "Born a Crime" By Trevor Noah

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

"Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.

Book Discussion "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

Promising to be the debut of the season The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman's act of violence against her hus...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Promising to be the debut of the season The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman's act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her mo

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Outdoor Class and Event Weather Statement

This class will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the class will be cancelled. If this class included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life to by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic and dies at sea on the voyage from...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life to by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic and dies at sea on the voyage from Poland.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Next Chapter Book Club:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour ...

Event Details:

Together, we will read and discuss Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

Together, we will read and discuss Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion:"Hello Beautiful by,Ann Napolitano

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it's a relief when his skill on the basketball co...

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Event Details:

"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes we cannot always ensure there is no cross contamination in processing. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "Fly Girls" by Keith O'Brien

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

"Between the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. Thousands of fans flocked to multi-day events, and cities vied with one another to host...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"Between the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. Thousands of fans flocked to multi-day events, and cities vied with one another to host them.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Next Chapter Book Club:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour ...

Event Details:

Together, we will read and discuss Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

Together, we will read and discuss Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Book Discussion: "Walk the Blue Line" by James Patterson

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

America's cops are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge do their best to help people. These men and women serve their communities. They service their country-...

Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

America's cops are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge do their best to help people. These men and women serve their communities. They service their country-- even at the risk of their own lives.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.