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Book Clubs

Read with friends in one of our recurring book clubs!

Contemporary Book Group

The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Room at the Main Library.

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Contact: Tracy
847-608-5013
thanson@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Monday, September 16
7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library - Grove Room

Walking Book Club

The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm from August - November and January - June. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info to get started!

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Contact: Andrea
847-289-5844
ahouston@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Wednesday, July 3 - All Day
Main Library

Rakow Readers Book Club

Join us in the Shale's Living Room for lively discussions about the monthly title.

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Contact: Angela
847-931-2092
abouque@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Monday, September 23
1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Rakow Branch

Great Books Discussion Group

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.

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Contact: Rebecca
847-695-3422
rlapinski@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Monday, July 8
7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library - Conference Room

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