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 Donna Mitschelen for information on getting a copy of the book.
- Aug. 12 – “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior
- Sept. 9 – “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
- Oct. 14 – “Our Missing Hearts” by Celeste Ng
- Nov. 11 – “Yellowface” by Rebecca Kuang
- Dec. 9 – “The Last List of Mabel Beaumont” by Laura Pearson
Dunlap Bookworms
Dunlap, 6:15 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, except for holidays. For information on attending or getting a copy of the book, please contact Sue Eller at 574-875-3100.
- Aug. 5 – “I am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai
- Sept. 9 – “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict
- Oct. 7 – “Murder Past Due” by Miranda James
- Nov. 4 – “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand
- Dec. 2 – “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham
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:
- July 30 – “Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan
- Aug. 27 – “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan
- Sept. 24 – “Lots of Candles, Lots of Cake” by Anna Quindlen
- Oct. 22 – “The Left Hand of Darkness” by Ursula LeGuin
- Nov. 26 – “You Should See Me in a Crown” by Leah Johnson
- Jan. 28 – “How to Murder a Millionaire” by Nancy Martin
- Feb. 25 – “The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom
- March 25 – “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng
Books and Boots
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.
- Aug. 2 – “Afternoon on the Amazon” by Mary Pope Osborne
- Sept. 6 – “Farmer Boy” by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Oct. 4 – “The Candymakers” by Wendy Mass