The Blackstone Library has a limited number of copies of these titles available for book club participants. If you are interested in obtaining a library copy, please call us at (203) 488-1441 ext. 318 or email programs@blackstonelibrary.org. Copies are first come, first served.
2nd Tuesday Book Group, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
November 9: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Starting in September meetings will be held at the Blackstone Library. Interested in more information? Email ckondziela@blackstonelibrary.org
Awakening to Change: A Social Justice Book Club – first, second, and third Thursday of the month @ 7:00 p.m., held virtually via Zoom!
We are often asked to be the change we want to see in the world, but we can’t change what we can’t see. As part of our Awakening to Change series, the Blackstone Library is offering a social justice book club. Each month we’ll read a book selected to help us develop a shared understanding of the complex issues surrounding racism. Over the course of several in-depth discussions, we aim to begin understanding the world in a new way. Registration is required to receive the link to the program.
If you would like to purchase a personal copy for your own social justice library, People Get Ready Books in New Haven will donate 15% of every purchase to the Blackstone Library. Simply visit their website to order, use promo code AWAKENING, and you’ll be supporting both the library and a women and black owned local business. Books can be picked up at the store at 119 Whalley Ave, New Haven CT 203.954.6678
Best Seller Book Club – last Saturday of the month @ 3:30 pm., held virtually via Zoom!
In the Best Seller Book Club we and discussing newly released, highly rated books from a wide variety of genres each month. Registration is required to receive a link to this online event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library
October 30: The Personal Librarian by Marie Bennedict and and Victoria Christopher Murray – Register
November 27: The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller – Register
December 25: No Meeting
January 29: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty – Register
Books & Brews – last Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. at Thimble Island Brewing Company
October 26: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
November 30: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
We’re officially easing back into in person meetings! Pick up a copy of this month’s title and be ready to share your thoughts at our monthly meeting at Thimble Island Brewing Company. Check out our Meetup page for details!
Choose one (or both) titles to read, then join that table discussion the night of the group. Books are available for loan in advance of discussion. Ask at Reference about getting a copy. Group meets at Thimble Island Brewing Company, 16 Business Park Dr, Branford, CT 06405.
First Friday Book Discussion – first Friday of the month @ 12:00 p.m., held virtually via Zoom!
Read Cute: A Romance Novel Book Club – third Thursday of the month @ 6:00 p.m., held virtually via Zoom!
October 21: Tell Me Lies by Gail Chianese – Register
November 15: Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert – Register
December 16: Christmas in Rose Bend by Naima Simone – Register