Book group kit reservations the seattle public librarys book group collection has 393 titles. With that reputation comes a vibrant book club community, but mind you, you dont have to limit yourself to what oprah is reading. Everyone is invited to participate by reading the featured book, joining in a book discussion or attending programs with the featured writer. Every month well decide on a book to read, and then throughout the month well have weekly checkins with page goals, exclusive content, author interviews and the chance to be part of the oncamera discussions for our tv show. And dont worry, we wont suspend your account or charge you for late items. Washington county library 8595 central park place woodbury, mn 55125 phone. To request a book club kit, please fill out the online form or contact our telephone reference at 253 2922001. At this carnegie library, tall ceilings contribute to a sense of openness. Org online encycopedia of washington state history, central library, 19602001, the seattle public library by david wilma and seattle public library housed in yesler mansion burns down on january 1. Book club groups in seattle heres a look at some book club groups near seattle. Grab a drink andor snacks if you want to and settle in with your book and a bunch of fellow. The inspireseattle book club is always seeking new regarding key political issues of these times. The library has a collection of over 10,000 books, carefully selected for student interest and instructional need. Since 1910, it has continuously served the community as a resource for knowledge and citizenship, with breaks only for mandatory closure during the influenza pandemic in 1918, and for remodeling during the 1980s and again in 2003.
Find 3030 listings related to book club in seattle on. The west seattle branch was the first of the carnegie branches opened by the seattle public library. Book clubs groups in seattle heres a look at some book clubs groups near seattle. Book group kits are available to library sponsored book groups that meet in library locations and are facilitated by library staff.
The current seattle central library is the third library building to inhabit the city block between fourth and fifth avenues. Seattle is in the top five for most literate cities in america and has been for years. Elliott bay book company 1521 tenth avenue seattle, wa 98122 u. With all this in mind, we are starting our very own seattle refined book club. Books about seattle that everyone should read books the. Boozy book discussions, meetups for the current eventminded, groups for ladies who like comicsthe city has it all. Reserve a book discussion kit at our book discussion kit reservation system today. Check our book group calendar for this months selection in your. The renovated west seattle branch opened april 3, 2004. We focus on the plight of the black community to alleviate racial. Choose from dozens of free events and activities at your library every week.
Rotary club of west seattle 127 safety 1,321 seattle police surveillance cameras 28 seaview 65. The first thursday of every month is customer appreciation day at the friendshop. Our book group collection consists of more than 350 titles in kits of 12 books. To check out a book, look for the selfcheckout directions on the desk to record your name and phone number. What are you reading a different kind of book club at the bothell library. Book club of washington a community of book people. As each week now seems exactly identical to the one before, i find i have little new or particularly interesting to say, and hear myself repeating the same dull commonplace particulars over and over.
Thrushs 2008 book is a rejoinder to all that, a vivid retelling of native history in seattle, and it is an incredible history. We hope youll forgive any hiccups on the website of this allvolunteer organization says the webmaster, and enjoy your visit. Going back to before last years vote on the seattle public library levy, much discussion focused on its inclusion of a plan to end overduematerial fines. Weve compiled these for you in our book club packages, located in the fiction area. Sep 18, 2014 bellevue, wa thursday, september 25, 7pm held at the newcastle library 12901 newcastle way, newcastle 98056. And when we find a book we love, we want to share it with other readers.
Join our seattle refined book club seattle refined. Find groups in seattle, washington about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library. Your support helps the friends advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of. We are the book club seattle, a group of 12 africanamerican women who decided to get together 25. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. Readers club meets the second tuesday of the month at 6. Each book club concludes with a discussion of which book the majority of attendees would prefer to read next. Each kit also contains a resource guide complete with author information and discussion questions. Your support helps the friends advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. Rich detailing and use of wood throughout the interior add to the warm, historic feel. Senior center book club meets the second friday of the month at 10 a. The meeting place rotates among the homes of our membership, located from west seattle to mountlake terrace. If youd like to become a member, and then rush over to purchase a chapbook, you can.
Join the central librarys low vision readers book group for a discussion of there there by tommy. We encourage people all over the world to start their own silent book clubs. Welcome to the elliott bay book company the elliott bay. Be the change home libguides at the northwest school. Each class visits the library on a weekly basis to learn library skills, enjoy readalouds and check out materials. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The west seattle high school junior class asb is hosting a virtual talent show. Book group kit reservations the seattle public library s book group collection has 393 titles.
We have more than 100 active chapters in cities of all sizes, and new chapters are being launched by volunteers every week. A happy place for bibliophiles to come together and read as a group. Our book group howtos include getting started, choosing good books, leading a discussion, learning more about an author, and coming up with good. We meet every 4 to 6 weeks on a sunday evening for 2 hours to discuss our latest book. Bellevue, wa thursday, september 25, 7pm held at the newcastle library 12901 newcastle way, newcastle 98056. Everyone is welcome, and anyone can join or launch a chapter.
Central library, 2002present, the seattle public library. Events at the west seattle branch the seattle public library. Book group kits are available to librarysponsored book groups that meet in library locations and are facilitated by library staff. The bellevue public library sponsors six book clubs each month. Carpooling is encouraged and is generally available. Tacoma public library also offers sets of multiple copies of books that you can check out to read with your own group. West seattle branch library seattle public library. You can search for these in the catalogue by adding book club package after the title. Join us to discuss what you and others are reading. Visit our central library shop for literarythemed and pnw locallymade gifts.
Book discussion groups meet at many snoisle library locations. Our book group discussions are led by volunteers who love to read and discuss books. Kits also are available to seattle book groups that meet at members homes, businesses, churches, community centers, senior centers. As each week now seems exactly identical to the one before, i find i have little new or particularly interesting to say, and hear myself repeating the.
Tips for running a book group the seattle public library. View all upcoming book discussion meetings, or select your library below to see if your library has any meetings scheduled. Greenwood public library carries several paperback copies of many favorite book club selections that your group can check out for up to 8 weeks at a time. Libraries closed through at least may 31 all library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 31. The list of books that our book club has read since its founding in sept 2008. Southwest branch university branch wallingford branch west seattle branch. Join us for a book group at the west seattle branch. Originals book club meets the second thursday of the month at 1 p. Shared space between a hip vinyl store and one of the best comicbook stores in the northwest. We will do our best to reserve the book kits for the dates requested. Characterdriven books rich with language youll find a lot to enjoy and discuss in these titles selected by our librarians. March 15, 2020 huge book sale at seattle center exhibition hall. A 15% discount is given on all items, excluding used books and service items.
Silent book club sunshine coast takes place on the third sunday of every month between 2 and 5pm at mykies by the bay on grand parade, kawana island. What are you reading bothell library book club, march 2015. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. Contact us central west libraries po box 35, orange nsw 2800 ph.
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