Upcoming library events

Plains Pages Book Club

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Rec Center Meeting Room

Conversation, laughter, and refreshments are enjoyed while discussing the book of the month.
November - "A Fine Balance"
December -"Three Cups of Tea"

Swanson Tuesday Book Club

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852) at Meeting Room

November - "Traveling Mercies" by Anne Lamott

Benson Book Club

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Benson Branch (444-4846) at Meeting Room

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Under the Dundee Sun Book Club

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 4:30 PM
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Rec Center Art Room

Join us for laughter, conversation, refreshments and fun as the month's book is discussed.

Benson Books & Bagels Book Club

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Benson Branch (444-4846) at Study Room Large

"Saving Fish From Drowning" by Amy Tan - December
"The Faith Club" by Ranya Idliby - January 2010

Afternoon Elkhorn Book Discussion Group

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Where: Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch (289-4367)

"Tara Road" by Maeve Binchy-December

Western Reader Roundup

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch (289-4367)

Love to read western novels? Discuss and share your favorite books with other western readers.

Sorensen Readers Book Club

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Rec Center Art Room

Join us for laughter, conversation,and refreshments while discussing this month's book.

Benson Branch Mystery Book Club

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Benson Branch (444-4846) at Meeting Room

"The Lighthouse" by P. D. James - December 2009
"The Cruelest Month" by Louise Penny - January 2010
"Perfume: the Story of a Murderer" by Patrick Suskind - Pebruary 2010
"Death of a Cad" by M. C. Beaton - March 2010
"First Drop" by Zoe Sharp - April 2010
"Fractured" by Karin Slaughter - May 2010
"A Cold Day for Murder" by Dana Stabenow - June 2010
"Birds of a Feather" by Jacqueline Winspear - July 2010

Chat 'n' Chew Book Club

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Library (444-4800) at Fourth Floor

December - "Housekeeping" by Marilynne Robinson

Swanson Swingers Book Club

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852) at Conference Room

December - "Tears of the Giraffe" by Alexander McCall Smith
January - "The Worst Hard Time" by Timothy Egan
February - "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" by Rebecca Wells
March - "Dying for Chocolate" by Diane Mott Davidson
April - "White Man's Grave" by Richard Dooling
May - "Under the Tuscan Sun" by Frances Mayes
June - "Groom with a View" by Jill Churchill
July - "John Adams" by David McCullough
August - "Waltzing at the Piggly Wiggly" by Rob Dalby
September - "The Education of Little Tree" by Forrest Carter
October - "A Lady First: My Life in the Kennedy White House" by Letitia Baldridge

Thursday Night Book Club ( meeting for Nov & Dec)

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Milton R. Abrahams Branch (444-6284) at Conference Room

"Holidays on Ice" by David Sedaris

For those dreading the holiday season, bestseller Sedaris ("When You Are Engulfed in Flames") makes life a little easier with this rerelease of his uproarious essay collection, newly expanded from the original 1997 edition.

Sister to Sister Book Club

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (444-4849) at Meeting Room A

We empower ladies' minds, spirits and souls. Come out and enjoy great book discussions.
December - " The Cat House" by Anna J.

Women & Finance Book Club

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Florence Branch (444-5299)

New at Florence Branch. A non-fiction book club with a focus on money-related matters for women. Meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Witty Whimsical Women Book Club Panera Bread in Beverly Plz, 7825 Dodge

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

December - "The Virgin's Lover" by Philippa Gregory
January - "The Color of Water" by James McBride
February - "The Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
March - "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
April - "Bold Spirit" by Linda Hunt
May - "Then She Found Me" by Elinor Lipman

Plains Pages Book Club

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Rec Center Meeting Room

Conversation, laughter, and refreshments are enjoyed while discussing the book of the month.
December -"Three Cups of Tea"