Book Discussions/Events

Therapists and Life Coaches say that most people neglect these 4 areas of their lives: social connections, paperwork, reading, and exercise. 

The Silent Book Club is the dream book club you always wanted (therapist approved!): you read your own book, you meet people and talk about reading, and enjoy a free mocktail! We like to call it our Introvert Happy Hour. 

And we'll make those therapists and life coaches happy, too: check socializing and reading off your to do list. 

Author Nat Harry visits the North Branch to discuss their now book Spirits Distilled.  

Join us to discuss the book Prophet Song by Paul Lynch.

Prophet Song was 2023's Booker Prize Winner, a novel that transcends genre with its haunting prose and unflinching depiction of societal collapse.

The book club will meet in person to discuss recent literary fiction and non fiction books, on the last Saturday of the month. All sessions meet at 11am on the 5th floor.

Our Silent Book Club is an official chapter of the Silent Book Club international movement celebrating meeting up to read together. 

We will get a free custom mocktail (non alcoholic drink), chat about what we are reading, read for an hour, then chat (or keep reading). It is a delight to meet others of all ages, find out what they are reading and why they like it, and get some focused reading time.

This event is open to all ages, and anyone can read anything in any format. Join in the engaging conversation about reading and meet your friendly neighbors. 

"Consent Culture: A Journey, not a Destination"

Dr. Sibyl Baladi visits the North Branch to discuss her new book, Time to Hydrate!

About Time to Hydrate: 

Time to Hydrate! details the original water-based health method, unveils several diseases generated by the lack of water in the body, mentions the medical and financial benefits of this new hydration solution and presents the advantages and disadvantages of different types of drinking water.

About Sibyl Baladi:

Please join us for an author event with David Silver, author of The Farm at Black Mountain College, when he returns to Claremont Branch for a book signing, reading, and Q&A.

The book club will meet in person to discuss recent literary fiction and non fiction books, on the last Saturday of the month. All sessions meet at 11am on the 5th floor.

November 30: The Vanishing Half

December 28: Prophet Song

Find book titles by browsing our catalog, Link+, Hoopla, Libby and Simply E.

Join the West Branch's Mystery Book Club. December's title is Nightwatching, by Tracy Sierra.

This book is unputdownable and suspenseful, "Fiercely feminist and viscerally terrifying"- Kirkus Review.

Join the West Branch's Mystery Book Club. To start off the New Year we've decided to do a read and share. What is your favorite mystery book of all time? Or just a really good one you'd recommend to the group? Come by and share it with our group! We'll also be selecting our mystery reads for the next few months.