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 Club – second Tuesday of the month @ 6:15 pm, held in the library
Please email ebyrne@blackstonelibrary.org if you’re interested in joining!
Banned Book Club – first Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 pm, held in the library
Join us for a non-judgemental, civil discussion of various titles that are being challenged and banned, both locally and nationally.
March 5: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood – Register
April 2: Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez – Register
May 7: Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe, And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, and Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh – Register
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.
March 30: The Women by Kristin Hannah – Register
April 27: The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian – Register
May 25: Real Americans by Rachel Khong – Register
Books & Brews – last Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. at Thimble Island Brewing Company
March 27: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
April 24: Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
May 29: All Systems Red by Martha Wells
We’re officially back 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.