Evening stars is the third book of my trilogy set on blackberry island, washington. Jefferson county library book club kits consist of ten copies of a title and are packaged in a plastic tote. Click on the cover image of the book of your choice below to download a printable pdf book club kit. Home contact us 800 vine street, cincinnati, oh, 45202 53696900. If you want to see what is available at each library move back up the list to branches and select the branch you wish to view. Evie teaches her students that history is sometimes made by heroes, but it is also always made by us. The entire kit is checked out to one member of the group. Ransom district library book club kits ppppaaaaggggeeee 2222 ooooffff 11116666 utilizing the catalog to find these items. Jackson district library makes holding a book discussion as easy as checking out a kit.
I may be biased, but moms book nook is the best online moms book club youll find. Book club kits are available at the circulation desk. Book club kits hennepin county library hennepin county. Nov 7, 2014 a list of book club kits available for teens at your east central regional library branch. We, the people, who stumble around, who block or help the hero out of loyalty, stubbornness, faith, or fear.
Each member or a team of 23 takes a card and answers the question. To request a kit, please go to the reference desk or call a reference librarian at 6179932870. Pierce county library foundation sponsors this special service. In short, you supply the friends and snacks and well supply the books. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to your meeting. Join a group at a pierce county library or online to discuss a book. These titles are all available as book club kits for check out from the nebraska library commission. Book club kits are a resource for book clubs wanting the convenience of a prepackaged kit in a bag. Looking for questions for your book club in an easytoprint format. Here at wpl we offer a wide variety of book club kits, all ready to go. Choose a title from the list of book club kits, then use our online form to request your book club kit. Book club kits winnipeg public library city of winnipeg. Explain the goal of the paired discussion to synthesize ideas across groups, to critique ideas within a larger group, and to identify common themes and social issues.
The person who checks out the kit is responsible for returning it on time to the logan library. This page is a list of all book discussion kits available from the library at this time. Book club kits contain 10 copies of a book, suggested discussion questions, an author biography. What better way to be sure a book is going to be right for your book club than being a fly on the wall at a real discussion such as for the fifteen books we discussed in bookbrowses book club during 2017 with more than 3500 comments posted, or any of the approximate one hundred books that weve discussed over. See more ideas about book club, books to read, teen book club. Weve made it easier for you by collecting donated and withdrawn copies of discussible books and putting all. Book clubs who register with wingecarribee public library may borrow book club kits. Blue mountains city library has book club kits to support our many local book clubs. Book club kits offer 10 copies of a title and a reading guide in a convenient tote. Book club kits may not be returned in the book drop. The westmoreland library network provides over 100 book discussion kits for libraries and other communitybased book discussion groups. Try book club to go book discussion kits at the library. To request a kit, please fill out the application below. Book club kits can be borrowed by any book club or discussion group.
You can check out a kit and distribute the books among your book club members. Id love to hear your thoughts and to answer your ques ons. A list of all book kit records can be found by searching book kit under subject. Each kit has 10 to 12 books and a readers guide that will help with discussion ideas. Click on the title for more information and to see if the kit is currently available. Explain that each group will join together with the other group in the class who read the same book and conduct a 15minute paired book club discussion in front of the class. Kits can be checked out with a valid library card to a representative of a book club. Tyndale publishes christian fiction, nonfiction, childrens books, and other resources, including bibles in. The perfect book club is made up of three key things. The library has book clubs kits that can be checked out for fourweek lending periods. The book group corner offers readers companion guides that provide background and stimulate discussion on specific titles.
The replacement cost for an entire kit depends on the cost of each book in the kit. Use the available now filter to determine which kits are currently available. They participate in timely discussions, develop relationships with peers and mentors, stay abreast of industry news and research, and they read. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets. The library has a number of book club kits available.
All kitkeeper emails will be displayed but not sent to anybody. The mission of tyndale house publishers is to minister to the spiritual needs of people, primarily through literature consistent with biblical principles. The entire kit must be returned complete 10 books, the information sheets and the box. Winner of the pulitzer prize, this classic book is generally regarded as the finest novel ever written on american politics. Reserve a kit using kitkeeper, our online kit reservation software. A kit is checked out to one book group member who is responsible for all of the materials. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace. Thank you for selec ng evening stars for your book club. Book club kit resources westfield memorial library. Check out the central librarys book club kit collection. The titles available are wide ranging in subject matter. Each kit includes 10 copies of a book for use by your club, biographical notes on the author, sample discussion questions and tips for a successful book discussion.
You can hold your book group anywhere you like, and we will loan the kit to you for six weeks. Book club kits the public library of cincinnati and. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. Book club kits are designed for public library book clubs, but can also be used for small reading groups at schools. Book club discussions of some of 2015s best books for book clubs. A list of all formats book, kit form, dvd, audiobook, etc.
Each kit contains at least ten copies of the book and can be checked out by one member of the book club to share with other members. What do you think is the main underlying theme of the help friendship, courage, finding your voice, something else altogether. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Oprahs books read about books seen on the show, oprahs selection of books that make a difference, her personal favorites, and find out how to host a book club. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group. Each member now has a copy of the next book to be discussed without any extra work at all. Check the availability of a book club kit click book club kit 1, 2 etc, then click marc display to show full item record, including book title. Each kit contains the official book cover and blurb, as well as possible discussion questions on characters, themes and definitions, structure and writing and. A book club can be a great way for your staff to push themselves to continue to learn. Get a kit from madison public library for your next book club. To keep your book club members engaged, prepare a list of questions based on the novel and movie.
We can provide 12 copies of select titles for up to six weeks. Do you have your own book club and want to make it easier for your members to obtain titles free of charge. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. Each kit includes at least 8 copies along with discussion questions and information about the. The oldham county public library has a variety of book club kits available for checkout. An 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. Full kits contain multiple copies of the book and check out for two months. Use the links below to see what titles are currently available.
Great discussions are sparked by compelling questions. A book club kit contains 10 copies of a book, with a set of discussion questions to help your group get the conversation started. Successful professionals find ways to keep themselves on the cutting edge in their respective fields. That member must have a current apache junction library card and will be responsible for the entire kit and its return. They are housed at franklin and can be requested by asking a staff member to reserve a kit. Want to see these questions in action, and join a fun monthly online book club no awkward silences, promise. Book club kits poudre river public library district. For questions about the club read book club kits, please contact melanie greene little creek branch library, 4411751. Book club kits contain 15 copies of each title and a discussion guide. Jefferson county library book club kits get your book club. Book club kits the merrimack valley library consortiums book group collection has 331 titles.
Kits are free to any library receiving courier delivery via infoexpress. The representative is responsible for returning the kit with all ten copies of the book inside. This may seem obvious, but it is the most important step, so it is worth stating. Book club kits can be reserved up to six months in advance, either online or by calling 4357169120. Book club kits indiana state library updated 6817 each kit contains 15 paperback copies of the title and a discussion guide. Weve made it easier for you by collecting donated and withdrawn copies of discussible books and putting all the copies in a canvas bag. One great way to carve out time and fill the need for intellectual conversations are book clubs. Book club kits we know how difficult it is to choose a book for your next book group meeting, and to find enough copies for all the members of your group. Book club kit resources nebraska library commission. Kits can be checked out for 6 weeks with one renewal.
So i have been privileged to share wine real or virtual and great conversation with book club readers from ages 18 to 80 across the united states and beyond. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and distribute. Speaking of discussions, dont be afraid to change up the way your book club hosts its online meetings to include a variety of communication methods. You can also search the catalog for book club kits in general. The monroe county library system is making it easier for book clubs to find good titles to enjoy with enough copies for everyone with the introduction of book club kits. We meet in a private facebook group and chat about a new book every month. Book clubs for adults anaheim, ca official website. One person checks out the kit and distributes the books to other members of the book club. Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged. We announce the book selection on the first monday of the month and discuss on the last monday of the month at 9. Book club to go kits contain 1015 copies of a book, author information, and questions to stimulate discussion all packaged in a handy tote bag with wheels.
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