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Clarington Public Library Announces Fall Book Clubs

Justin Barber

Aug 26, 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.

Weather report for Sep 23, 2024

Today, Clarington will be cloudy with a 60% chance of showers. Expect a low of 15°C. For your week's weather: * Tuesday: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers during both day (high 17°C) and night (low 13°C). * Wednesday: Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers

Weather report for Sep 22, 2024

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