Seattle library book clubs

The library provides collections, instruction, technology, spaces, and personnel to advance teaching, learning, and scholarship at seattle pacific university. By the end of the week, youll have read 23 chapters. Use of this kit is temporarily restricted to seattle public librarysponsored book groups that meet in library locations and are facilitated by library staff. Lots of homeless gather here, so be warned if that bothers you. Seven virtual seattle book clubs to help maintain your. The first thursday of every month is customer appreciation day at the friendshop. While all the physical locations of the dc public library are closed, the librarys book club has moved to twitter. Your support helps the friends advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of the seattle public library. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Book group kit reservations the seattle public library s book group collection has 393 titles.

A group of people who meet regularly to discuss a preselected book. Welcome to the elliott bay book company the elliott bay. An opportunity to meet new people and discover new authors, share ideas and experiences about books and about our different lives. You can take a look at a list of books previously suggested by inspireseattle members or make your own suggestion at the book club or online. Each book club concludes with a discussion of which book the majority of attendees would prefer to read next. The north seattle book club is an informal social book club looking for avid readers interested in a fun book group. Many of our community libraries host and run book groups for a wide variety. When the emperor was divine the nea big read book club author. Also, at this time the seattle public library was a mainstay of the king county library system then known as the king county rural library district, with 70,000 book loans in 1948 to king county patrons outside the city. Our book club library will provide your book group with multiple copies of the books you want to talk about.

Due dates are extended until we reopen, so please keep your library materials for now. We are the book club seattle, a group of 12 africanamerican women who decided to get together 25. Some popular clubs we have had in the past include the feminist alliance, black student union bsu, latinos unidos, nsc lgbtq pride club, remade christian fellowship, vietnamese student. View all upcoming book discussion meetings, or select your library below to see if your library has any meetings scheduled. By midcentury, the seattle public library circulated a lot more than books. Kits also are available to seattle book groups that meet at members homes, businesses, churches, community centers, senior centers. Apr 16, 2020 seven virtual seattle book clubs to help maintain your quarantine reading habits mopop, third place books, and other local organizations with upcoming online events. Tips for running a book group the seattle public library. With that reputation comes a vibrant book club community, but mind you, you dont have to limit yourself to what oprah is reading.

To see a complete listing of kit titles andor to learn more about the kits, click here. We host book groups for adults, children, teens, families, and lowvision, deaf. Professor of curriculum and instruction kris gritter facilitates this book club, as a part of her nea big read grant. Libraries closed through at least may 4 all library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 4. Boozy book discussions, meetups for the current eventminded, groups for ladies who like comicsthe city has it all.

We have books for all ages, interests, and reading abilities. Seattle public library 2020 all you need to know before. In addition to our branch book clubs, our books on tap book club meets the last tuesday and wednesday of the month at various bars or breweries around tacoma. Tips on how to run a successful book discussion group. Our mission is to inspire learning, advance knowledge, and connect communities. Visit our covid19 response page for ongoing updates. We read one book each month and discuss that book all month. The kits include 10 copies of the title and discussion materials in a canvas bag. The library offers a card to support the many active book clubs in our community. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Join our online book clubs and start reading books in your email. If youd like to finish a book, stop by the library and pick up a copy. And dont worry, we wont suspend your account or charge you for late items.

The peer seattle book club meets every wednesday, 67. The seattle public librarys book group collection has 393 titles. Seattle reads books and information for book clubs. A limited number of additional copies of there there are available at all library locations for informal borrowing by community book groups and individuals. The central library branch of the seattle public library regularly hosts lectures, author readings and signings, book clubs, discussion groups, presentations and. Heres a look at some book club groups near seattle. Due dates are extended until we reopen, so please keep your library materials. Previously known as the ballard book club, weve been meeting since 2005. Book group kits are available to librarysponsored book groups that meet in library locations and are facilitated by library staff. Washington county library 8595 central park place woodbury, mn 55125 phone. The premier pacific northwest rare book event is at seattle center exhibition hall. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. Our book group howtos include getting started, choosing good books.

Over the past week, the library has hosted a discussion about. Kits also are available to seattle book groups that meet at members homes, businesses, churches, community centers, senior centers and retirement homes. 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. 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. Washington center for the book at the seattle public library. The seattle public library gives you 247 free access to books, music, movies, tv shows, classes and more. Book clubs groups in seattle heres a look at some book clubs groups near seattle. Use of this kit is temporarily restricted to seattle public library sponsored book groups that meet in library locations and are facilitated by library staff. For other questions, please contact the student club coordinator or janet hoppeleonard advisor 206 9343642. A 15% discount is given on all items, excluding used books and service items. A book club for adults that meet the second monday of every month from 12. Reception preceding the seattle antiquarian book fair, presented jointly by bcw and the pnw chapter of abaa.

The washington center for the book is one of eight member organizations of the audiences for literature network, a national network of literary centers made possible by. The bellevue public library sponsors six book clubs each month. And when we find a book we love, we want to share it with other readers. Our book group collection consists of more than 350 titles in kits of 12 books. Seven virtual seattle book clubs to help maintain your quarantine reading habits mopop, third place books, and other local organizations with upcoming online events. This months title is a gentleman in moscow by amor towles. Check out the list of current clubs by clicking here. Some areas are only for kids so watch out for lingering too long in those areas as you admire the views. Elliott bay book company 1521 tenth avenue seattle, wa 98122 u. Find a local book club, reading group, book discussion group. Boozy book discussions, meetups for the current eventminded.

This guide was developed by the washington center for the book at the seattle public library. Book clubs catalog digital downloads howto guides interlibrary loan museum passes on order reading recommendations suggest a purchase. Your support helps the friends advocate, educate, and raise funds on behalf of. Each day well send you a 5minute portion of a book. 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.

Reserve a book discussion kit at our book discussion kit reservation system today. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. Join a book group at your local library, or start a new one. Find groups in seattle, washington about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The book club of washington and dealer members will be present in force. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library. Find the latest on our response to the coronavirus outbreak here. More information about library sponsored book clubs may memorial public library lunch bunch book club. I am surprised no one mentioned the seattle public library book clubs. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. Book group kits are available to library sponsored book groups that meet in library locations and are facilitated by library staff.

Libraries often provide meeting space for book clubs and many administer their own book discussion groups. It was made possible through a grant from the lila wallacereaders digest fund. Readers club meets the second tuesday of the month at 6. A happy place for bibliophiles to come together and read as a group.

The central library branch of the seattle public library regularly hosts lectures, author readings and signings, book clubs, discussion groups, presentations and panels, storytime for grownups, reading series, and more. Many local book clubs participate year after year, and hold a space in their spring calendars for the seattle reads title. Find a local book club, reading group, book discussion. These ideas for setting up a book discussion group are from the washington center for the book at the seattle public library. Book club groups in seattle heres a look at some book club groups near seattle. This new card allows book club organizers to request multiple copies of the same title up to three titles with automatic renewals and no late fees.

All clubs must go through the club approval process and clubs can be approved throughout the school year. Book groups find a book group online and join today. Seattle reads is a citywide book group, where people are encouraged to read and discuss the same book. All tacoma public library locations are closed until further notice. Our book group discussions are led by volunteers who love to read and discuss books. Weekly printing allowances will be reduced access to adobe creative cloud.

Grab a drink andor snacks if you want to and settle in with your book and a bunch of fellow. We champion the power of stories, information and ideas. If youre looking for a book club to join, check with your library. The seattle public library spl is the public library system serving seattle, washington. It will become available to other groups at a later date. Student clubs at north are recognized by the student leaderships student administrative team. Seattle reads books and information for book clubs book group kits for there there are available to reserve by book groups already registered with the seattle public library. The library offers wide variety of services and resources to meet the needs of book clubs. Seattle is in the top five for most literate cities in america and has been for years.

We meet on the third tuesday of the month in the wallingford neighborhood. Libraries closed through at least may 31 all library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 31. Book discussion groups meet at many snoisle library locations. Tacoma public library also offers sets of multiple copies of books that you can check out to read with your own group. Tacoma public library also offers sets of multiple copies of books that. To the elliott bay book company community ive become the dullest of correspondents with distant family and friends. Heres a look at some book clubs groups near seattle. Visit our central library shop for literarythemed and pnw locallymade gifts. There are 26 branches in the system, most of them named after. Spokane county library district provides online services with access to the catalog, information databases, digital downloads, live homework help, reserve a computer station at your library, account information, district programs and events. If you dont see any clubs that interest you, start your own. Learn how to get started and find tips about structuring your meetings, facilitating a great discussion link, and finding the right books. The seattle pacific university library is a place to discover, create, and share knowledge. It was officially established by the city in 1890, though there had been efforts to start a seattle library as early as 1868.