Book Discussions/Events

Rediscover the magic of children's books!

Do books change as we grow up? What makes a book a classic? How did we see these stories as children? How do we see these stories as teens/adults? Let's chat about children's books!

In October, bring a favorite children's chapter book title to share with the group. Tell us why you recommend this modern or classic children's book (please avoid spoilers).

In November, we will be discussing J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan.

In December we'll discuss The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich.

The Poetry Circle at the Claremont Branch. Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.

Bri Reads Live!

w/ guest author Phillip D. Cortez

Join us for this special event featuring Youtube sensation Bri Reads and acclaimed children's author Phillip D. Cortez for an afternoon of music, stories, and crafts! Phillip will be reading his new picture book I'll Be the Moon: A Migrant Child's Story.

Event is wheelchair accessible. For any additional access requests, please call 510-981-6107 or TTY 510-548-1240 at least 5 days before the event.

Clearly Meant, the poetry reading & interview series, is back! Today we welcome local poet & teacher Clive Matson. Join us as Clive reads his poetry, then sits for a friendly interview with host Glenn Ingersoll; a discussion follows in which everyone is encouraged to participate.

Join us for Lora Mathis' The Snakes Came Back Berkeley book release

Don't miss the Berkeley celebration of the release of Lora Mathis' second book of poems, The Snakes Came Back.

This online book group will discuss recent literary fiction books, on the last Tuesday of the month. All sessions meet at 2pm

September 26th: Daughters of Smoke and Fire by Ava Homa

October 31st: Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho

Register HERE

The discussion will take place over Zoom and include 15 participants with a waitlist.

This online book group will discuss recent literary fiction books, on the last Tuesday of the month. All sessions meet at 2pm

September 26th: Daughters of Smoke and Fire by Ava Homa

October 31st: Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho

Register HERE

The discussion will take place over Zoom and include 15 participants with a waitlist.

The Rising Readers Third Grade Book Club meets monthly at the Claremont Branch Library. Currently this program is full, but we will begin taking names for our wait list on Friday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. Please call (510) 981-6280 on or after that date to have your child's name placed on this list.

The Poetry Circle at the Claremont Branch. Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.