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Book Discussion Groups

**Check out our Program and Event Calendar for the many programs our amazing staff is working to bring to you.

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ONGOING Virtual BOOK DISCUSSIONS

SERIOUS READERS – This discussion group is no longer meeting.

Archive of books read.


ONGOING 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.

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

See what we’ve read!

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.

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.

November 14 – The Book of Charlie by David von Drehle
December 12 – The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

See what we’ve read!

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.

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

See what we’re reading

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.

October 16 – Listen for the Lie by Amy Sintera
November 20 – The Sweetness of the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
December 18 – Movie Night

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  • Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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  • Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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