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ONGOING Virtual BOOK DISCUSSIONS
SERIOUS READERS
– Every fourth Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you enjoy reading and engaging in respectful discussions about primarily non-fiction books, then join us the fourth Saturday of each month for our Serious Readers discussion group. These readers focus on books about philosophical, political, economic and scientific matters which have influenced or provided valuable insight into thought in the western world. This group meets online via Jitsi.org. Email dmyers.rlm@gmail.com to join.
September 27 – On Tyranny: twenty lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder
October 25 – Twilight of Democracy: the seductive lure of authoritarianism by Anne Applebaum
November 22 – Democracy Rules by Jan-Werner Müller
December – Not Meeting
ONGOING In-Library BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Informal book discussions are held monthly at Northland Public Library. There is no registration, fee, or ongoing commitment to participate and all are welcome at any time. Books are selected from the Library’s collection.
NONFICTION AT NORTHLAND – Every first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
From current events to nature and science to interesting historical stories, join other nonfiction readers the first Tuesday of the month to discuss books on a wide variety of topics. No registration is required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this group.
October 7 – Consider the Fork: a history of how we cook and eat by Bee Wilson
November 4 – South to America: a journey below the Mason Dixon to understand the soul of a nation by Imani Perry
December 2 – An Immense World: how animal senses reveal the hidden realms around us by Ed Yong
NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB – Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Room 148-2
Next Chapter Book Clubs began in 2002 to provide meaningful opportunities for life-long learning, social connections, and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join Northland’s Next Chapter Book Club each month to read aloud and discuss stories. We’ll provide the books, and readers of any level are welcome!
If you are interested in joining, email akenheadl3@northlandlibrary.org or call 412-366-8100 x113.
September 9 and 23
October 14 and 28
November 11 and 25
December 9 and 23
BOOKED FOR LUNCH – Every second Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 148-2
No matter what type of book you enjoy reading, you’ll love talking about our monthly selections with fellow book lovers. Bring along a brown bag lunch to eat while chatting before we start our book discussion at noon. No registration required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list for this group.
September 12 – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
October 10 – A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales
November 14 – The Book of Charlie by David von Drehle
December 12 – The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
ONCE UPON A CRIME: TRUE CRIME BOOK CLUB – Every third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
Do you enjoy true crime shows and podcasts? Are you interested in reading stories about murder, fraud, or mayhem? Join us the third Tuesday of each month to discuss the who, what, where, when, and why in some of true crime’s most intriguing tales! No registration in required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the email list.
September 16 – Thunderstruck by Erik Larson
October 21 – Seventy Times Seven : a true story of murder and mercy by Alex Mar
November 18 – A Thread of Violence : a story of truth, invention, and murder by Mark O’Connell
December – No Meeting
MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP – Every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 148-2
If you enjoy reading and discussing good mysteries, join us each month. No registration is required.
September 18 – Murder by Degrees by Ruti Mukjeri
October 16 – Covert in Cairo by Kelly Oliver
November 20 – Murder at the Mayfair Hotel by C.J.Archer
December 18 – Movie Night
