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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 ClubJunior 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

 

Caudill Book ClubIn 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 DiscussionTeen 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)

  •  Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. - Rikers High by Paul Volponi
  • Monday, October 25, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.  -  Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
  • Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.  -  TBA
  • Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.  -  TBA

 

Book ClubAdult 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
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