Book Groups

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

September 10: Educated by Tara Westover

October 8:  Horse by Geraldine Brooks

November 12: The Nightingale Affair by Tim Mason

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.

September 3: Maus by Art Spiegelman – Register

October 1: Heartstopper vol. 1 by Alice Oseman and Melissa by Alex Gino – Register

November 5: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander – 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.

September 28: By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult – Register

October 26: The Life Impossible by Matt Haig – Register

November 30: The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins – Register

 

Books & Brews – last Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. at Thimble Island Brewing Company

September 25: Saving Time by Jenny Odell

October 30: All the Living and the Dead by Hayley Campbell

November 20: Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

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!

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 @ 11:00 a.m., held hybrid style both on Zoom and in person!

Don’t let social distancing prevent you from discussing a great book with your neighbors! Download this month’s title on Hoopla (free with your Blackstone Library card), then meet up with us via zoom or in person for a live book discussion. Registration is required to receive a link to this hybrid event.

September 6: The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes – Register

October 11: Go as a River by Shelley Read – Register

November 1: The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin – Register

 

The above book clubs are meeting virtually for the foreseeable future. Any updates will be posted here.  New members are always welcome! Call the Reference Department at 203.488.1441, ext. 318, if you need help placing a book on hold.