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 • Offsite: Hackney’s on Lake, 1514 E Lake Ave
Co-sponsored by the Niles-Maine District Library. No January meeting.
December 1: The Wrong Kind of Woman by Sarah McCraw Crow
February 2: Love and Ruin by Paula McLain
Page Turners
Mondays, 1 PM • Multipurpose Room
No January meeting.
December 5: The Library Book by Susan Orlean
February 6: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Great Books Discussion
Wednesdays, 10 AM • Community Room East
December 14: Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton
January 11: Habit by William James
February 8: Candide by Voltaire
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, 7-8:30 PM • Multipurpose Room
No December meeting.
January 18: Join us for a group reading and discussion of a short story or excerpt.
February 15: Join us for a group viewing of the film Plaza Catedral
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.