Adult Book Club: The Nickel Boys
Join the discussion at Adult Book Club every second Monday of the month. Celebrating 25 years, you won’t want to miss out on great discussions, voting, and good company!
The Nickel Boys
Describes life in a reform school from the point of view of young Black teenager. Whitehead based Nickel Academy on the real life Dozier School, a Florida facility that ran for over a century, until a university investigation publicized its racist and abusive practices.
Trigger Warning: Racism, Child Abuse, Physical Abuse, Sexual Assault
Contact: Amber/Hope/Tammy
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Author Visit: Troy Cummings, Children’s Author & Illustrator
Local author and illustrator, Troy Cummings will be visiting the library to talk about his most recent book Otto the Ornament, a delightful picture book about a snazzy Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree on which he can shine the brightest. Kids can also make a simple ornament to take home. This program is free and open to everyone.
Eli’s Books will be at the event selling copies of Otto the Ornament to be signed.…
Tween Book Club: Northwind
Sign up to participate in our Middle Grade Book Club specifically for kids age 9-12. Each participant will receive a free copy of the book to read before we meet to discuss. Books may be picked up in the Imagination Portal
Book Schedule:
November: Northwind by Gary Paulsen
For more information contact a librarian by phone (765-653-2755 ext. 7173) or by email ([email protected]).…
Teen Book Club: Queen of the Tiles
Sign up to participate in our Teen Book Club for teens ages 13-18! Each participant will receive a copy of the book to borrow. At each meeting, they will get a chance to discuss the book and enjoy a snack.
Books may be picked up in the Youth Services department.
November: Queen of the Tiles by Hanna Alkaf
For more information contact a librarian by phone (765-653-2755 ext. 7173) or by email ([email protected]).…
Kids’ Homeschool Book Club
Pick up your copy of this month’s book in the Imagination Portal to read at home together. We’ll then meet to discuss the book and all of our favorite parts as well as a book-themed craft or activity. Ages 5-8
For more information contact a librarian by phone (765-653-2755 ext. 7173) or by email ([email protected]).…
Adult Book Club: The Painted Veil
Join us to watch and discuss this month’s book club book The Painted Veil. Movie will start at 5 pm discussion to follow.…
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed