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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
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Contact: Tracy
847-608-5013
thanson@gailborden.info
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
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Contact: Andrea
847-289-5844
ahouston@gailborden.info
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
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Contact: Angela
847-931-2092
abouque@gailborden.info
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
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Contact: Rebecca
847-695-3422
rlapinski@gailborden.info
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
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Contact: Rebecca
847-695-3422
rlapinski@gailborden.info
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
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Contact: Rebecca
847-695-3422
rlapinski@gailborden.info
Book Club Shelf
Check out multiple copies of these titles from the Book Club collection at the Main Library.
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