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Book Discussion: "The Demon of Unrest" by Erik Larson

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road 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.

On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president.

Library Branch: Spencer Road 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.

On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: " Remarkably Bright Creatures", by Shelby Van Pelt

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann 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.

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: "Go as a River" by Shelley Read

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
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.

A sweeping, heart-stopping epic of a young woman's journey to becoming, set against the harsh beauty of mid-century Colorado

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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.

A sweeping, heart-stopping epic of a young woman's journey to becoming, set against the harsh beauty of mid-century Colorado

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Graphic Novel Club Jr.: Gabby Gets It Together (PAWS #1)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2)

Pick up a copy of "Gabby Gets It Together (PAWS #1)" by Nathan Fairbairn at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up a copy of "Gabby Gets It Together (PAWS #1)" by Nathan Fairbairn at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program 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. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: "Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, 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.

"In this moving debut novel, two estranged siblings must set aside their differences to deal with their mother's death and her hidden past--a journey of discovery that takes them from the Caribbean to London to California and ends with her famous

Open
Registration 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, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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 this moving debut novel, two estranged siblings must set aside their differences to deal with their mother's death and her hidden past--a journey of discovery that takes them from the Caribbean to London to California and ends with her famous

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 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 ...

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

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Book Discussion: "Identity" by Nora Roberts

Thursday, August 28, 2025 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.

Former Army brat Morgan Albright has finally planted roots in a friendly neighborhood near Baltimore. Her friend and roommate Nina helps her make the mortgage payments, as does Morgan's job as a bartender.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

Former Army brat Morgan Albright has finally planted roots in a friendly neighborhood near Baltimore. Her friend and roommate Nina helps her make the mortgage payments, as does Morgan's job as a bartender.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: "Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

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

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
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 a beautiful son, Asher, was upended when her husband revealed a darker side.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: "Hostage" by Claire Mackintosh

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay 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.

This book discussion is also offered on September 4 at 2:00 PM. Please register for only one event. 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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 is also offered on September 4 at 2:00 PM. Please register for only one event. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program 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. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at Middendorf-Kredell 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.

"Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

"Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program 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. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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 ...

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

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Book Discussion: "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

Thursday, September 4, 2025 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.

Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry the troubled and bitter Rasheed, who is thirty years her senior.

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry the troubled and bitter Rasheed, who is thirty years her senior.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: "Hostage" by Clare Mackintosh

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay 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.

This book discussion is also offered on September 3, at 2:00 PM. Please register for only one event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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 is also offered on September 3, at 2:00 PM. Please register for only one event. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Boone's Trail 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.

From her place in the store that sells artificial friends, Klara--an artificial friend with outstanding observational qualities--watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pas

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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.

From her place in the store that sells artificial friends, Klara--an artificial friend with outstanding observational qualities--watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pas

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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.

"Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur.

Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

"Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Book Discussion: "The Unwedding" by Ally Condie

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road 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.

"Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Registration Required
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.

"Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program 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. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 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 ...

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

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Let's Read: "The Terrible Two" by Mac Barnett

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

"Let's Read" is a book club for kids! Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch, read on your own, and then come into the library for a group discussion and fun activities about the book you read!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Let's Read" is a book club for kids! Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch, read on your own, and then come into the library for a group discussion and fun activities about the book you read!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Let's Read: "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program 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. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

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Genreflection Challenge 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone?  Stuck in a reading rut?  Join the 2025 Genreflection Book Challenge.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone?  Stuck in a reading rut?  Join the 2025 Genreflection Book Challenge.

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Book Discussion: "The Lies I Tell" by Julie Clark

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room 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.

The Lies I Tell is a twisted domestic thriller that dives deep into the psyches and motivations of two women and their unwavering quest to seek justice for the past and rewrite the future.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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 Lies I Tell is a twisted domestic thriller that dives deep into the psyches and motivations of two women and their unwavering quest to seek justice for the past and rewrite the future.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Family Book Club: "El Deafo" and "Helen's Big World"

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program 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. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Register Everyone

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Book cover for The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

Book Discussion: "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, 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.

"A gripping mystery about a woman who thinks she's found the love of her life until he disappears. Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her.

Upcoming
Registration 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, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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.

"A gripping mystery about a woman who thinks she's found the love of her life until he disappears. Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program 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. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

world war II city scene in Europe, with a woman walking down the street

Book Discussion: "A Woman of No Importance" by Sonia Purnell

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

"She is the most dangerous of all Allied spies.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Registration Required
Event Details:

"She is the most dangerous of all Allied spies.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.