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Dead on Target Catalog Page
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Black Sheep Catalog Page
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Starter Villain Catalog Page
The Land of Lost Things Catalog Page
Traitors Gate Catalog Page
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Malibu Burning Catalog Page
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Book Clubs

Read with friends in one of our recurring book clubs!

Contemporary Book Group

This group meets monthly to discuss current literary selections. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month.
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Contact: Tracy
847-608-5013
thanson@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Monday, October 16
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Main Library - Grove Room

Walking Book Club

Weekly meeting of the Walking Book Club. This group meets each Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm for a walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm.
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Contact: Andrea
847-289-5844
ahouston@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Wednesday, September 27
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Main Library - Conference Room

Rakow Readers Book Club

Join the Rakow Readers for a lively book discussion in the Shales Living Room of the Rakow Branch Library. September: Glass Chateau by Stephen P. Kiernan. October: The Ferryman by Justin Cronin.
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Contact: Angela
847-931-2092
abouque@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Monday, October 23
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room

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Great Books Discussion Group

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Please click on event title for 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, October 9
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Main Library - Conference Room

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LGBTQ+ Book Club

All are welcome to read and discuss LGBTQ+ literature. The book title will be posted when it is chosen.
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Contact: Rebecca
847-695-3422
rlapinski@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Saturday, October 28
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Main Library - Grove Room

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African American Authors Discussion Group

This group selects a different African American author each month and discusses topics including love, freedom, civil rights, churches, schools, challenging times, plays, and music.
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Contact: Rebecca
847-695-3422
rlapinski@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Monday, October 23
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Main Library - Grove Room

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