Are you looking for a new way to meet others that is fun, stimulating and free?
If yes, join one of the many Richmond Public Library book clubs for adults and children.
Book clubs are suitable for adults of all ages and interests and are scheduled to start in September.
* The Page Turners Book Club focuses on general fiction, and meets the third Wednesday of the month.
* The Senior Moments Book Club focuses on general fiction for adults over 55, and meets the second Thursday of the month.
* Food for Thought Book Club focuses on books related to sustainable, healthy and local food and meets the second Wednesday of the month.
On Sept. 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brighouse Branch, they will hold a special presentation with Richmond Food Security Society’s executive director, discussing community gardens, the seed library and more.
* ESL Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Brighouse Branch and the second Thursday of the month (starting Oct. 12) at the Ironwood Branch.
* Chinese Book Clubs include Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese reading clubs.
* Steveston Branch has two book clubs that meet on the second Tuesday of the month and the fourth Thursday of the month.
If you are interested in joining, contact the Steveston Branch directly.
Looking for a book club for your children?
The library offers clubs for different children’s age groups.
Ask at the Kids’ Place Desk at the Brighouse Branch for more information.
“It is wonderful to be able to discuss a book with someone else,” said librarian Dinise Sizer.
“By joining a book club, you can expand your reading choices, open yourself up to different viewpoints, and meet new people”.
To sign up for any of these clubs and other library programs, register online, in person, or by phone at any Richmond Public Library branch.
For information on any of these clubs, email [email protected].
To keep discussion lively and ensure that all participants have the chance to contribute, clubs are usually limited to 10 participants.
Registered participants can pick up a copy of the book from the Brighouse branch and should read the book in its entirety before the discussion.
If you’re interested, but not a Richmond Public Library member yet, you can stop by any branch and sign up today; it’s free, easy and there are many benefits to being a member.
