Inspired by her fathers inability to read and write dolly started her imagination library in 1995 for the. Book club groups in westport heres a look at some book club groups near westport. Pointers from penguin random house 10 pointers for hosting a digital book club how to start an online book club a skype visit to a book club top 10 tips for. Like many public libraries, the one in cheshire has a book club and not just one, but several, including a summer reading and a tweens club. Check out the list of books available to be discussed in our book groups. Coorganizers morgan and lydia help the club s 99 members and counting keep in touch with one another and choose books to discuss at weekly meetings. Platform zoom will need to register with danielle for information.
For every person who loves libraries, there is a story about what the library means to them. To serve you during this crisis, we are offering remote programming and have several digital services. Dolly partons imagination library usa, uk, ie, ca, au. Book club westport tapp library libguides at jefferson. We read, discuss, have snacks, and do crafts or play games. If you have a library card but do not yet have a password, click or tap here to create a password. So at a legendary endofsummer pool party, ashleighs friends suggest she text him a picture of herself sans swimsuit to take with him.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish from, or inspired by, the book to share. View larger map westport free public library 408 old county road westport, massachusetts 02790 phone number. Westport free public library sails library network. While darien library is closed until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak, we have a trove of great resources to keep you informed and entertained. Call for entries in the connecticut author contest this years contest kicks off on april 1, 2020, and submissions will be accepted through may 31, 2020.
Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. Summerland by elin hilderbrand just finished this one for my book club. Held on the third thursday of each month and run by sam lee. Pearl street book discussion held at pearl street branch held on the third wednesday of each month and run by kristen massetti. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
Stay informed about the library s programs and services. The friends of the weston public library is a volunteer organization that provides programming, activities and services at the weston library for the benefit of our community. Whether your purpose for writing is artistic expression, communication with friends and family, the healing of the inner life, or achieving. Eighty women gathered together in parker mansion, in my home town of westport, connecticut. The book group corner offers readers companion guides that provide background and stimulate discussion on specific titles. Westport library book sale july 16 to 19 westport, ct. Save over 40% all preorders are available at the membership price or one member credit, and because they are shipped separately, preorders are not eligible for feature selection bundle prices. At each meeting, the following months book selection will be available for checkout a valid ct library card is required. This delicious book club reads books featuring food.
The group meets monthly from september through may in the killingly public library community room exceptions are noted below. Find groups in westport, connecticut about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Pequot library is a cultural beacon for fairfield, southport village, and beyond, providing professional library services and vibrant and diverse programming for all ages. Neighbors and newcomers of westport is a nonprofit social organization established to help new and existing westport residents make connections through common interests and social events. Westport historical society liberty to set down 2719. Members are encouraged to read all ten of the nominees and participate in monthly book discussions and related activities based on the books. The daily email is designed to take five minutes to read, with a new book starting every monday. Programs and events at pequot library are made possible by funding and support from the town of fairfield, corporate sponsors, foundations, and friends like you. Book discussion groups meet according to a regular schedule, unless otherwise noted. This years the 24th will run from july 16 19 on jesup green, behind the library. The kansas city public library features book groups on a regular basis.
Title their eyes were watching god by nora zeale hurston available as an e book and eaudiobook through hoopla date monday, may 11 from 7 to 8 pm. Find groups in westport, connecticut about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Stamfords ferguson library offers special services to. Home online book clubs libguides at the westport library. Each month we read books that warrant special merit and discussion. Here is the information for our next virtual book club. The westport library s book sale is a part of summer for many of us. Getting settled in a new community can be a daunting task.
In response to the outbreak of covid19, the advice of the town of fairfield director of health, and a directive from the office of the first selectwoman, fairfield public library will be closed to the public beginning noon friday, march, 2020 until further notice. Tishman who provided a significant multiyear bequest to the westport library for childrens, teen and adult fiction. Oprahs books read about books seen on the show, oprahs selection of books that make a difference, her personal favorites, and find out how to host a book club. Throughout the year, we schedule childonly and parentchild book discussions where you can share your thoughts on the nominees. Fines for items will not be charged and all due dates for items borrowed before march have been extended to june 1. We have officially kicked off the jane green book club with a party and lots of wine.
Founded in 2009, the westport book club still meets on selected saturday afternoons, as it has almost since its inception, at the panera bread restaurant on westport avenue in norwalk. The westport writers workshop is a non profit, independent literary arts center that offers high quality creative writing classes, community events and outreach to underserved and special populations. Fairfield public library closed until further notice. We offer a wide range of activities that appeal to the varied interests of our members. The westport library s annual winter book sale opens saturday, march 5, and runs through tuesday, march 8 in the library s mcmanus room located on the riverwalk. Cos cob ongoing programs are available to the community.
Please contact megan if you would like to be on the wait list first planningintroduction meeting for 20192020. Wilton library is monitoring the status and possible risks of the coronavirus covid19 and is working diligently to protect the health and safety of our patrons and staff. Friends of the weston library website to donate to the friends click here. Book groups and other programming on an ongoing schedule. Every weekday morning, members of the fairfield online book club will receive an email with a portion from a popular book. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. No late fines please keep checked out items until we reopen as our book drop is closed. The help by kathryn stockett, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, where the crawdads sing by delia owens, edu. The library offers programs and services for children of all ages and their families. Stay up to date with library events, new books, or whats going on in our community.
Westport historical society africanamericans in westport exhibit. Home book clubs brookfield reads book club our discussions take place in our community room unless otherwise indicated. It allows members to sample a variety of books through short, consecutive excerpts. Ashleighs boyfriend, kaleb, is about to leave for college, and ashleigh is worried that hell forget about her while hes away. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be. The cheshire cats classic book club the cheshire public library 104 main st. Find helpful links for the latest information about the coronavirus and see what wilton library is doing. If you have questions about obtaining a book, contact the library. Hamden public library buildings are closed indefinitely.
The westport library discussion group 10 members last activity jul 22, 20 11. Nutmeg club kids in grades 46 are invited to join the nutmeg club. Stamfords ferguson library offers special services to book clubs you have to be careful that the socializing doesnt become more important than the book, but i was in one where true. Copies of the books for discussion are available at our information desk for readers registering for the discussion. With a danbury library card, danbury residents have access to free books, movies, music, downloadables, and more. New york times bestselling author a gorgeous story about the delicate but enduring bonds of family and community, and about love in its many forms, summerland is elin.
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