Book Groups

The Bainbridge Island Public Library sponsors three book discussion groups. Whether native or newcomer to the Island, you’re welcome to join any of these three groups and take part in a stimulating conversation.

7PM - 8:30PM | Bainbridge Public Library | Meets first Wednesday of every month

Bainbridge Wednesday Book Group

Facilitated by: Joan Hutchinson, Librarian

August 4, Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
September 1, Follow the River - James Alexander Thom
October 6, One Book One Community Selection
November 3, Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
December 1, Apples and Oranges by Marie Brenner

1PM - 2:30PM | Bainbridge Island Senior Center, 370 Brien Drive SE | Meets third Tuesday every month

Third Tuesday Book Group

Facilitated by: Julie O'Neill, Librarian

July 20, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
August 17, The Lost City of Z by David Grann
September 21, House at SugarBeach by Helene Cooper
October 19, My Antonia by Willa Cather
November 16, An Arsonist's Guide to Writers Houses in New England by Brock Clarke
December 21, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The librarian reserves the titles from the KRL book Discussion Group Collection and distributes the books for the following month's discussion at the meeting. There are fifteen books in each collection, and any copies left over are available at the Bainbridge Library Reference Desk.

7PM - 8:30PM | BPL Board Room, Ihland Way Building (just south of the Library) | Meets fourth Thursday every month

Club Cervantino de Lectores (The Spanish Book Club)

Facilitated by: Teri Jellad

The books and discussions focus on Spanish and Latin American History, culture and issues. The books are Spanish language and the discussions are conducted in Spanish.

If you would like to join the group, please contact Teri at 206 855 8386.

Questions?

Please ask at the Reference Desk, or call the Library at 206 842 4162.