Talk it out
Since the invention of the printing press, people have gotten together in groups to talk about what they’ve read. These groups are supported by the library, and if you have an idea for a new discussion, send us a note.
Readers Roundtable
Cleveland, 1:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Come share your latest great read and hear about titles to add to your reading list. This is a casual group with no assigned reading. Contact Mary Ann Kempa for more information.
Osolo Page Turners
Osolo, 3 to 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Contact Katie Cullison for information on getting a copy of the book.
- Dec. 8 – “Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club” by Helen Simonson
- Jan. 12 – “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristen Perrin
Dunlap Bookworms
Dunlap, 6:15 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, except for holidays. Beginning in October 2025, the club will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. For information on attending or getting a copy of the book, please contact Sue Eller at 574-875-3100.
- Dec. 13 – “The 19th Christmas” by James Patterson
- Jan. 10 – “James” by Percival Everett
Around the Table Cookbook Club
Downtown, 5:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. This new and unique book club combines discussion with a potluck dinner. Select a recipe, make it, bring it to share with the group and the cookbook with the recipe. Each month we’ll choose the theme for the next month.
- Dec. 17 – Gourmet gifts
- Jan. 21 – All-day breakfast
Novel Conversations (Downtown)
Downtown, 5:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. For more information or to get a book, contact Deb Bloom.
Upcoming books:
- Nov. 25 – “Funny Story” by Emily Henry
- Jan. 27 – “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett
Books & Boots
Ox Bow County Park, 1 p.m. on the second Friday of the month starting in November. Miss Debbie from the Dunlap Branch and Miss Sarah, a naturalist with the Elkhart County Parks, lead this book discussion at Cottonwood Shelter at Ox Bow Park. Books and Boots is for the whole family but is specifically geared to ages 8-12. Dress for the weather.
- Friday, Dec. 12 – “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame
- Friday, Jan. 9 – “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London