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The Berwyn Library sponsors book discussion groups for a wide range of ages, in a wide range of topics. Browse through the list below to find the group that's right for you.
Junior Book Club - 2nd to 4th grade
Join our Junior Book Club on select Mondays every month and read any book (fiction or non-fiction) relating to the monthly theme. We will discuss our books, make a craft related to the monthly theme, chat and enjoy refreshments in the Youth Services Program Room.
Registration for each session begins 4 weeks before each scheduled date. Register at the Youth Services Desk. (Moderator: Angelica)
- Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - Theme: Back to School
- Monday, October 18, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - Theme: Horror / Scary
- Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - Theme: Give Thanks
- Monday, December 20, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - Theme: Funny
In the Middle Book Club - 5th to 8th grade
Come on select Tuesdays every month and discuss a Rebecca Caudill nominee for your chance to vote for your favorite title in February. All comments and ideas are welcome. Held in the Youth Services Program Room; refreshments will be served.
Registration for each session begins 4 weeks before each scheduled date. Register at the Youth Services Desk. (Moderator: Jackie)
- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - Savvy by Ingrid Law
- Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - Northward to the Moon by Polly Horvath
- Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
- Tuesday, December 21, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. - Season of Gifts by Richard Peck
Teen Book Discusion
Come and discuss hot and new and upcoming books. Loved a book? Let's talk about it. Hated a book? We'll talk about that, too. Join us once a month in the Youth Services Program room; refreshments will be served.
Registration for each session begins 4 weeks before each scheduled date. Register at the Youth Services Desk. (Moderator: Jasmine)
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Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. - Rikers High by Paul Volponi
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Monday, October 25, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
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Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. - TBA
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Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. - TBA
Adult Book Groups: Please join us for our spirited discussions of fiction and non-fiction titles. A limited number of books are available one month prior to each meeting date. The groups gather for approximately 90 minutes. To reserve a copy of the book being discussed or for more information, please contact the Readers Advisory Department at 708-795-8000 ext 3005, or email ra@berwynlibrary.net.
Monday Afternoon Group
Meets at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room. (Moderator: Becky)
- July 18, 2011 - The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
- August 15, 2011 - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
- September 19, 2011 - Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
- October 17, 2011 - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
- November 21, 2011 - Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez
- December 12, 2011 (meets 12pm-4pm) - Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Wednesday Night Owls
Meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. (Moderator: Kathy)
- July 20, 2011 - Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez
- August 17, 2011 - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
- September 21, 2011 - Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
- October 19, 2011 - The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
- November 16, 2011 - Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
- December 21, 2011 - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
