Book Discussion Groups
Unless otherwise noted, drop in. Print copies of the books are available one month prior to meetings at the Reader Services Desk. Call to reserve your copy. Limited digital copies are available through Libby, by OverDrive.
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Book Discussions
BookBites: Reading Social
Thursdays, 7 PM • Locations Vary
June 2 @ South Patio Tent
July 7 @ Nile-Maines District Library, 6960 Oakton
August 4 @ Library Terrace
Co-sponsored by the Niles-Maine District Library.
Page Turners
Mondays, 1 PM • Community Room East
BookIt! Nonfiction Book Discussion
Wednesdays, 1 PM • Via Zoom
Registration required.
Great Books Discussion
Wednesdays, 10 AM • Community Room East
June 8: Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
July 13: The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot
August 10: Essays by Michel de Montaigne
Participants are responsible for obtaining their own materials. Discussions moderated by journalist/editor Michael Bartlett. Contact Michael at 773-220-2553 or mbartlett11@yahoo.com with questions.
All Things Spanish
Meetings conducting primarily in Spanish. For more information and materials, email Carolyn Ramirez, cramirez@glenviewpl.org.
Wednesdays, 7-8 PM • Multipurpose Room
February 16 discussion will be held via Zoom.
March 16: Movie Night: Amor Urgente (2018) + discussion
April 20: Current Events: Group reading of news articles with discussion
May 18: Short Story or Excerpt: Group reading with conversation
Next Chapter Book Club
Bi-Weekly, Wednesdays, 10-11 AM • Teen Scene
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities read and learn, make friends, and have fun together in a public setting. Trained volunteers facilitate each club meeting. Meetings are held Wednesday mornings in the Library. Read more about becoming a member.
Collections for Book Clubs
Book Club in a Bag
Each kit contains 10 copies of the title and book discussion guides with questions. Loan period is 6 weeks. If the kit you would like is currently checked out, you may place a hold and will be notified when the title is returned.
Book Discussion Collection
Multiple copies of specially selected titles available for your book club.
Need More Help?
Call 847-729-7500 x7600, visit the Reader Services Desk or fill out an online request form.