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Book Clubs
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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.
Walking Book Club
Weekly meeting of the Walking Book Club. This group meets each Wednesday evening 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.
Rakow Readers Book Club
Join the Rakow Readers for a lively book discussion of The next thing you know by Jessica Strawser in the Shales Living Room of the Rakow Branch Library. No registration required.
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Contact: Angela
847-931-2092
abouque@gailborden.info
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.
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Contact: Sadia
847-289-5808
sahmed@gailborden.info
LGBTQ+ Book Club
All are welcome to read and discuss LGBTQ+ literature.
Contact: Melissa
847-289-5836
mbernasek@gailborden.info
African American Authors Discussion Group
This group selects a different African American author each month and discusses topics including love, freedom, civil rights, churches, schools, challenging times, plays, and music.
Contact: Melissa
847-289-5836
mbernasek@gailborden.info
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