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Book Clubs

Reading is better together!

Stop by one of IPL's book clubs for good reads, good discussions and good friends!

All book clubs are intended for adults 18 and older, with the exception of the Kids' Summer Book Club.

Book Lover's Happy Hour

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: 6 p.m. every other month

ABOUT:

An informal discussion group for readers who like to talk about books!

Each session focuses on a general theme, rather than an individual book.

UPCOMING READS:

Sep. 29 - Up All Night

Share some page turners that keep a reader going non-stop, even past bedtime!

Nov. 24 - Leave 'Em Laughing

Humor is said to be the hardest thing to write. Readers are invited to share which authors made them laugh.

Girls' Night Out

WHERE: Valley Ranch Library

WHEN: 7 p.m., 1st Monday of every month

ABOUT:

This women’s only club reads and discusses books about family relationships, love, friendship, and self-discovery.

Limited number of copies of the current month’s selection will be available for check out at the Valley Ranch Library information desk.

Sept. 8 - "Maame" by Jessica George

Oct. 6 - "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez

Nov. 3 - "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab

Dec. 1 - "Hester" by Laurie Albanese

Heritage Book Club

WHERE: Heritage Senior Center

WHEN: 7 p.m., every 3rd Thursday

ABOUT:

Heritage Book Club is an informal group of mature book lovers who read and discuss a wide variety of titles, from recent literary bestsellers to classic novels. Readers must belong to the Heritage Senior Center in order to join.

Call (972) 721-2496 for more information.

Sep. 18 - "American Dirt " by Jeanine Cummins

Oct. 16 - "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson

Nov. 20 - "Bad Cree" by Jessica Johns

Dec. 18 - "We Are All the Same in the Dark" by Julia Heaberlin

I <3 YA Book Club

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: 7 p.m., every 2nd Thursday

ABOUT:

I “Heart” YA is a book club for adults who can’t get enough of Young Adult literature. Connect with fellow readers as to discuss a wide range of YA books. Adults 18+ are welcome.

UPCOMING READS:

Sept. 11 : "Gallant" by V.E. Schwab

Oct. 9 : "My Dear Henry" by Kalynn Bayron

Nov. 13 : "Vespertine" by Margaret Rogerson

Dec. 11 : "A Door in the Dark" by Scott Reintgen

I <3 YA is back on Thursdays!

Middle Grade Book Club

WHERE: Valley Ranch Library

WHEN: 11 a.m.

ABOUT:

Join the Middle Grade Book Club! Kids in grades 4 - 8 will discuss the monthly title and participate in a themed activity or make a themed craft.

This book club is for 4th-8th graders.

UPCOMING READS:

Oct. 11 - Out of My Mind series by Sharon M. Draper

Nov. 8 - Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Dec. 6 - The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

Jan. 3 - The Bletchley Riddle by Ruata Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin

Feb. 14 - J vs K by Jerry Kraft

Mar. 14 - The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

Midweek Mysteries

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: Noon, on the 1st Wednesday of every month

ABOUT:

Join in a lively discussion of the best that the mystery genre has to offer. Topics will range from contemporary works to the grand masters who started it all. Bring a brown bag lunch from home to enjoy.

UPCOMING READS:

Sep. 3: Nita Prose

Molly the Maid series

Oct. 1: Robert Louis Stevenson

"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"

Nov. 5: Carlene O'Connor

County Kerry & Irish Village mysteries

Dec. 3: Elly Griffiths

Harbinder Kaur series

Novel Fiction Book Club

WHERE: Valley Ranch Library

WHEN: 10 a.m., select Saturdays

ABOUT:

Please join this group for an insightful discussion centered on books from a variety of fiction genres like; Historical, Literary, General, Science Fiction, etc. Maybe even a little romance or suspense thrown in!

Aug. 23 - "Symphony of Secrets" by Brendan Slocumb

Sept. - 20 - "Carrie Soto Is Back" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Oct. 18 - "Firekeepers Daughter" by Angeline Boulley

Nov. 15 - "The Half Moon" by Mary Beth Keane

Dec. 13 - "The Address" by Fiona Davis

The Sleepy Hollow Society: A Horror Book Club

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: 6 p.m., on 2nd Thursday every other month

ABOUT:

This new book club is dedicated to the exploration of Horror fiction, and examining the genre’s thematic depth, cultural significance and psychological resonance. Ideal for readers who seek not just to be frightened, but to understand why we fear.

Oct. 9 : "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving

Dec. 11 : "The Reformatory" by Tananarive Due

Super Cool Book Club

WHERE:West Irving Library

WHEN: 7 p.m., every 4th Tuesday

ABOUT:

This group is for readers who enjoy a variety of novels from a range of genres.

The Super Cool Book Club will explore different genres and styles of writing and discuss monthly.

UPCOMING READS:

Aug. 26 - "West With Giraffes" by Linda Rutledge

Sep. 23 -"Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village" by Maureen Johnson

Oct. 28 - "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson

Nov. 25 - "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote

Dec. 23 - "Mickey 7" by Edward Ashton

Book Gab to Go!

Register a non-library facilitated book club and check out one of the library's Book Gab to Go! kits to use with a book club. The kits contain 10 copies of the book along with supplemental materials such as reading group guides, an author biography, and book reviews.

Book Gab to Go! kits check out for an extended loan period of six weeks.

Two kits may be checked out simultaneously and can be reserved in advance.

View the available titles in the catalog or ask at an IPL reference desk for more information.

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