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Clarington Public Library Announces Fall Book Clubs

Justin Barber

26 Aug 2024 — 1 min read

The Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives will be hosting a series of book clubs this fall. The events are scheduled across various locations and online platforms.

Adult Book Clubs

Newcastle Library or online via Zoom:

Tuesday, September 23, 6pm: The Pull of Our Stars by Emma Donoghue
Tuesday, October 22, 6pm: Violeta by Isabel Allende
Tuesday, November 26, 6pm: The Clay Girl by Heather Tucker
Tuesday, December 17, 6pm: Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

Bowmanville Library Lunchtime Book Club:

Wednesday, September 25, 12pm: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Wednesday, October 23, 12pm: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Wednesday, November 27, 12pm: Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Wednesday, December 18, 12pm: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Children's Book Clubs

Courtice Library:

Thursday, September 12, 4pm: El Deafo by Cece Bell
Thursday, October 10, 4pm: Karen's Witch by Ann M. Martin
Thursday, November 14, 4pm: Wildfire by Rodman Philbrick
Thursday, December 12, 4pm: Title to be determined

Orono Library:

Wednesday, September 18, 6:30pm: Pax by Sara Pennypacker
Wednesday, October 16, 6:30pm: Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30pm: Title to be determined

For more information and to register for any of these book clubs, visit the Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives website.

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