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 • Community Room East or Multipurpose Room
December 2 discussion to take place at Niles-Maine District Library.
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
January 12 meeting will be held via Zoom.
December 8: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
January 12: The Stranger/The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
February 9: The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber
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.
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Mondays, 7-8 PM • Via Zoom
Registration required.
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 or Youth Program Room
December 15: Current Events: Group readings of news articles with discussion
January 19: Movie Night: La noche de enfrente (2012) + discussion
February 16: Game Night: Join us for a round of Categorias
Much Ado About Mysteries
Thursday, December 9, 7-8:30 PM • Community Room East
Discussion Topic: New to You: Favorite Authors of 2021
Next Chapter Book Club
Bi-Weekly, Wednesday Mornings • 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.