Book club kits the public library of cincinnati and. All programs and events have been suspended through the end of may. Please note that not all books on the below list will be currently available. Thanks to the generosity of the friends of the falmouth public library, local book groups may now reserve a convenient book club kit.
Each book club kit contains 10 to 15 copies of one title and a handy tote bag. The library has numerous book clubs all throughout the library system. Kits may be checked out for six weeks and may be requested like other library materials. These are novels that have inspired some of the most thoughtprovoking discussions in my own book clubs over the years, and these book club books are all available in paperback or at your local library. 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. Click here to learn more about the libby by overdrive app. To find oprahs book club selections, search oprah in the. The book club kit project is supported by the institute of museum and library services under the provisions of the library services and technology act as administered by the state of massachusetts, by your local library, and by the merrimack valley library. The book club kit manager at memorial hall library is gerry deyermond.
After a book has been discussed by the group, its multiple copies become a book kit. Each kit checks out to one group member for a period of six weeks. Use the available now filter to determine which kits are currently available. Popular book club books showing 150 of 83,683 all the light we cannot see hardcover by. You can also search the catalog for book club kits in general. How to make a book club kit as a selfpublishing author. To sponsor unique programs and activities for the community, like special speakers and book discussions. Book club kits are a resource for book clubs wanting the convenience of a prepackaged kit in a bag. Opened july 10, 1980, it has become one of the busiest branches in the library system. Each day well send you a 5minute portion of a book. A list of all book kit records can be found by searching book kit under subject. Hpl reads online book club join now and let us know what youd like to read for aprilmay. Most kits contain 1012 copies of the book with the adult kits including large print copies. Published by benjamin mcfadden on saturday, august 31, 2019.
Book discussion kits can be reserved up to six months in. A list of all items relating to an author can be found. Each kit contains 10 books and suggested book discussion questions. The kit includes the book club book, which is written to a girls pointofview, but it was helpful for me to look through as well. 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. Pierce county library foundation sponsors this special service. Book club kits check out for six weeks and may not be renewed. East central regional library book club kits were started in 2002 with a grant from the minnesota library association foundation, with matching funds from book clubs in north branch, pine city and princeton libraries. The kits include multiple copies of the book and a discussion guide. Each kit contains copies of a readers guide to help you with topics for discussion. These backpacks have more play components to help families and caregivers integrate learning and playing. Book club kits winnipeg public library city of winnipeg. Rather than loaning out 1015 copies of a book, they loan out one book club kit. Book clubs and book club kits cobb county public library.
To request a kit, please fill out the application below. Ransom district library book club kits ppppaaaaggggeeee 2222 ooooffff 11116666 utilizing the catalog to find these items. The expansion means the library is just about doubling the storytime to go kit. Book club kits public library of cincinnati and hamilton. Is there someone who would like to join your book club who struggles with regular print because of a disability.
If you are interested in registering your book club, please complete the book club registration form available at your local library. Each book club kit has multiple copies of the same book, enough for each person in your club to read. These titles are all available as book club kits for check out from the nebraska library commission. Bracewell neighborhood library book club not your mamas book club join in a lively book discussion. Book club kits contain 10 copies of each title that are available for a six week loan period, to accommodate monthly book club meetings. Carnegie neighborhood library and center for learning book club discuss books with. The kit is checked out to one group member who is responsible for all the materials.
Book discussion kits are designed for book clubs and other groups to read and discuss the same book. Bookclub kits are available for loan to stanton library members. Book club kits offer 10 copies of a title and a reading guide in a convenient tote. The library has over 200 kits of popular books for adult, teen, and childrens book clubs to checkout. Book club kits are designed for public library book clubs, but can also be used for small reading groups at schools. Each kit comes with 10 books and a discussion guide. By the end of the week, youll have read 23 chapters. Jan 31, 2018 the most obvious customers for book club kits are book clubs, but the less obvious and more fruitful customers for your book club kit will be libraries. Each kit consists of a tote bag and five copies of recent bookclub favorites. The bozeman public library s book club kit collection has 94 titles.
These kits, available for both youth and adult book clubs, include multiple books with the same title in a single tote. Part of the librarys mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone. See more ideas about books to read, novels and books. Click here to go to the iowa libraries adventure pass. Get a kit from madison public library for your next book club. Bookclub kits of a range of popular titles are available to stanton members. Book club kits hennepin county library hennepin county.
Kits can be checked out with a valid library card to a representative of a book club. Each kit includes at least 8 copies along with discussion questions and information about the. Contact the kendall young library at 515 8329100 for more information on joining. If you are interested in hosting your own book club, you can reserve a book club kit book club kit policy and procedures. Image will be posted after we know the book book tba. Kits may be reserved up to one year in advance by calling. Click on the title for more information and to see if the kit is currently available. A kit is a canvas tote bag with ten paperback copies and when available, a large print copy. View the complete range of book club kits available for loan if you are interested in registering your book club, please complete the book club registration form available at your local library once your book club is registered, you can book your kits. Book club tips tips on how to run a successful book discussion group.
These ideas for setting up a book discussion group are from the washington center for the book at the seattle public library. Read on for the book club offerings at the library. Book club kits poudre river public library district. To be an essential part of all the fabulous kendall young library events. Click here, for a complete listing of available kits. This includes pick up of pre ordered library materials, distribution of printed state reemployment assistance applications and dcf food snap, medical medicaid and temporary cash tanf assistance applications, and acceptance of returned. Essentially everything you need to get started with your own book discussion group is available from durham county library. Join a group at a pierce county library or online to discuss a book.
Weve made it easier for you by collecting donated and withdrawn copies of discussible books and putting all the copies in a canvas bag. The representative is responsible for returning the kit with all ten copies of the book inside. Book club kits contain 15 copies of each title in paperback and a discussion guide. The following list includes ten triedandtrue book club picks. Cobb county public library system ccpls offers book club kits as a service to all library patrons with valid ccpls. A list of all formats book, kit form, dvd, audiobook, etc. Kits must be returned to a charlotte mecklenburg library location during operating hours, since they cannot be returned in a book drop. Rarely do book clubs purchase books anymore, since that requires buying 1015 copies of a single book.
Library patrons may pick up preordered books, dvds and other library materials outside all 50. The meetings for november and december are combined, meeting the first saturday in december. Book clubs and book club kits cobb county public library system. Jefferson county library book club kits get your book club. To collect a book club kit, either the book club library card or the patrons own wpl library card showing them. Jefferson county library book club kits consist of ten copies of a title and are packaged in a plastic tote. Book club kits from the nebraska library commission. The nebraska library commissions talking book and braille service offers many popular fiction and nonfiction titles. The 14,000 squarefoot facility, located just west of baptist hospital on 97 avenue and 91 street houses approximately 110,000 items. Book club kits may be collected from any wingecarribee public library branch. Find great books and discussion ideas for your book group.
The 39000 squarefoot library, located in the hammocks town shopping center, first opened its doors. Book club kits can be reserved up to six months in advance, either online or by calling 4357169120. We recommend you reserve well in advance if you need a specific book. This is the kendall young library online catalog home page. Join our online book clubs and start reading books in your email. The oldham county public library has a variety of book club kits available for checkout. Two book club kits can be checked out at the same time. In addition to the books, our totes may also have large print copies and booksoncd. The kit also has bookmarks and calendars for your meeting dates, but the best part are the discussion cards. Please allow delivery time if collecting a kit from branches other than bowral.
Full kits contain multiple copies of the book and check out for two months. If youd like to finish a book, stop by the library and pick up a copy. Book club kits contain 15 copies of each title and a discussion guide. How do i suggest a title to be added to the collection. The group meets on the first thursday of every month. East central regional library is excited to announce its storytime to go kit collection is receiving a sizeable boost with 30 new little sprouts backpacks. Visit the online events calendar for the titles chosen by each group for the coming months. Halifax public libraries book club kits are intended to make it easier for book clubs to borrow multiple copies of a single title. If you are interested in hosting your own book club, you can reserve a book club kit. Dade public library system locations are providing outdoor walk. City of gold coast libraries book club kit collection.
Anthony doerr goodreads author shelved 5272 times as book club avg rating 4. Or log into your account on the library website and select request an item. The tote gets checked out to one person, who is responsible for seeing that all materials are returned when your club is finished. But even finding 1015 copies of the same book across multiple libraries is challenging, which is why many libraries stock book club kits to loan out to local book clubs. Library resources for book clubs book club kits use your book club card to request one of our new book club kits. Please keep your library materials until we reopen. Oct 3, 2016 the kendall book discussion group meets the last saturday of every month at 10. Reserve a kit using kitkeeper, our online kit reservation software. View the complete range of book club kits available for loan. Book club kits book club kits are created from the ransom librarys book discussion groups previous book talks. 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. The bozeman public librarys book club kit collection has 94 titles. For more information on book clubs or other library programs, call 928.
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