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
October 7 discussion to take place at Niles-Maine Public 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
RESCHEDULED September 15: Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathon Swift
October 13: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
November 10: The Overcoat by Gogol and Tale of the Grand Inquisitor by Fyodor Dostoesky
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
September 15: News Night: Read in advance, then join the discussion. Email cramirez@glenviewpl.org for materials.
October 20: Movie Night: El futuro perfecto (2016) + discussion.
November 17: Game Night: Join us for a round of Categorias.
Much Ado About Mysteries
Thursday, September 9, 7-8:30 PM • Community Room East
Discussion Topic: Famous People as Detectives
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
Ten copies of each title plus book discussion guides with questions. Perfect for book clubs.
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.