Book Clubs
Adult Book Club
Monthly, Last Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. (Social time at 6:00)
Join us at the Library to discuss a variety of titles voted on by the group.
The MJO Room opens at 6 p.m. for social time before the discussion begins at 6:30. This is after our current closing time, so please enter through the first floor doors by the parking lot on Maple Street. Sign up and pick up a copy of the book
for only $7, while supplies last, thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library. Digital formats may also be found on Libby and/or
hoopla. For more information, please
email us or call Joanne
at 360.442.5307.
January 31
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray MacMillian's life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dream--he's determined to become a world class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way.
E-book and E-audiobook available via Libby.
Book Club for Our Times
Monthly, Second Mondays | 6 p.m.
Come discuss titles that focus on contemporary issues affecting Cowlitz County and the nation. Potential topics might include the current political divisiveness, race and gender issues, climate change,
wealth inequality, poverty, and homelessness. Titles may be fiction or nonfiction and chosen by the group from a list suggested by library staff and LCC instructors. Sign up and get a copy of the book at the Library. For
more information, or to suggest books for the series, e-mail us.
January 8 (tba)
Cookbook Book Club
Monthly, Third Thursdays | 6 p.m.
Cookbook enthusiasts are invited to make a recipe from a chosen cookbook or topic, and bring it to share. We'll discuss recipes and cookbooks, choose future cookbooks to feature, and meet other cooks in this monthly club (No meeting in November).
Ebooks are available via Libby and hoopla with your library card.
January 18
Theme - Vegetables; Cookbook - cook's choice
Febrary 15
Theme - Chocolate; Cookbook - cook's choice
Romance Reads: Fight the Patriarchy
Febrary 13 | 5:30 p.m.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
A book club dedicated to those that want the happily-ever-after or happy-for-now. We will meet every other month to explore different romance genres and have
stigma-free discussions. At each meeting we will vote on the next meeting's book. Books will be available one month prior and can be purchased
for $7. Digital copies may be available through hoopla and/or Libby.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Coming Soon! Every other month, starting in March 2024
We'll be reading and discussing a variety of graphic novels--and non-fiction.
March 14 | 5:30 p.m.
Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed
Book Clubs for Young People
Visit our Kids' Page to learn about book clubs for beginning readers and elementary students. We also host a teen book club--learn more here!
