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Book Clubs

Read with friends in one of our recurring book clubs!

Contemporary Book Group

This group meets monthly to discuss current literary selections. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month.
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Contact: Tracy
847-608-5013
thanson@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Monday, December 18
7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library - Grove Room

Walking Book Club

The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm.
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Contact: Andrea
847-289-5844
ahouston@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Wednesday, January 3
7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library - Conference Room

Rakow Readers Book Club

Join the Rakow Readers for a lively book discussion. Registration required.
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Contact: Angela
847-931-2092
abouque@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Monday, December 18
1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room

Great Books Discussion Group

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Please click on event title for list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.
More Info

Contact: Rebecca
847-695-3422
rlapinski@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Monday, January 8
7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library - Conference Room

LGBTQ+ Book Club

All are welcome to read and discuss LGBTQ+ literature.
More Info

Contact: Rebecca
847-695-3422
rlapinski@gailborden.info

Next Meeting:
Saturday, January 27
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Main Library - Grove Room

Book Club Shelf

Check out multiple copies of these titles from the Book Club collection at the Main Library.

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