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Tuesday Book Club Title for November

1984 by George Orwell book cover.

Tuesday, November 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm.  Join us as we discuss the classic novel 1984 by George Orwell. First published in 1949, it was modeled on Stalinist Russia. Depicting how political, economic, and social frameworks can become malicious and harmful to the people they supposedly serve, […]

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The October Mystery Club Book

Val McDermid's The Distant Echo novel cover.

The Distant Echo by Val McDermid – Discussed 10/15/20; Rated 3.9  We enjoyed Distant Echo by Val McDermid.  She was a little confusing when she referred to the 4 young/older men both by nickname and real name.  We agreed she would be a good read for her […]

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The Mystery Book Club’s Selection for September

The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly.

Thursday, September 17, 6:30 – 7:30 pm.  Join us as we discuss The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly. Extra copies will be available at the circulation desk.  Further details about our September meeting coming soon!

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Tuesday Book Club Pick for September

"Less" book cover; Pulitzer Prize winner.

September 8 at 1:00 pm. Join us as we discuss Less by Andrew Sean Greer, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2018. Extra copies will be available at the circulation desk.  Further details about our September meeting coming soon!

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The Tuesday Book Club Pick for August

Before We Were Yours: Lisa Wingate novel

Our Tuesday Book Discussion has gone virtual! Meet up on Zoom as we discuss Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. A reminder: the August meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 12 at 1:00pm due to the Tuesday primary. This historical novel is based on the […]

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Mystery Book Club Title for August:

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Our Mystery Book Club has gone virtual! Meet up on Zoom as we discuss The Tooth Tattoo by Peter Lovesey. “Ingenious . . . Lovers of good music and a good mystery should not miss this delightful tale.” —Washington Post Book World If you are interested in attending […]

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Mystery Book Club Title for July: Fallout by Sara Paretsky

Fallout: Sara Paretsky's V.I. Warshawski novel.

Zooming on July 16: A small Midwestern town is way outside VI Warshawski’s comfort zone, but in Fallout, the detective spends a month in Lawrence, Kansas, where author Sara Paretsky grew up. At loose ends – her lover is in Switzerland while her beloved cranky neighbor, Mr. […]

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Tuesday Book Club Title for July

To Kill a Mockingbird book cover.

Next Meeting:  Tuesday July 14 at 1:00 pm via Zoom. Given the vagaries of our virus challenged existence, the Library’s Tuesday Book  Discussion Group is scheduling a zoom session for our July meeting. It will be held at the usual time of 1:00. You will receive an […]

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Running low on your Hoopla borrows? The Free Bonus Borrows program has been extended to May 31!

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You won’t find the current  #1 best seller, but typing in “bonus borrows” in the Hoopla search bar will reveal classics like the Count of Monte Cristo, Wuthering Heights, Howard’s End and Moby Dick for e-books, or Agatha Christie and H.G. Wells  on e-audio. Plus lots of  […]

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May the 4th Be With You – Hoopla Offerings

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May 4th is Star Wars Day! You will be able to find a variety of eBooks, eAudiobooks and music titles on Hoopla for all ages to enjoy.  With Hoopla’s simultaneous use there is never any waiting so it will allow you to instantly discover your inner Jedi!

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