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Book Discussions

What We're Reading Wednesdays: A Virtual B.Y.O.Book Club

Join our librarians for a fun evening of sharing the books you've been reading on the first Wednesday of the month! Have you been in a reading slump? Tune in to be inspired by your neighbors' and librarians' recommendations. We'll get suggestions from each other to add to our To-Read lists. Contact group facilitator Becky Clark at rclark@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Zoom link in the event description.

Upcoming Dates

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Books n' Brew

Held at McCarty Mills Taproom, a relaxed setting to socialize, discuss books, and enjoy libations. Your drink is on you. Books are available for check out at the West Branch Circulation Desk or at Santori Library on the 3rd Floor. McCarty Mills Taproom is located at 140 S. River St., Aurora. Contact discussion leader Cesar Ortega at cortega@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Meets in-person

December 18Book cover: Sing Her Name by Rosalyn Story

January 15Book cover: I Will Always Write Back by C. Alifirenka & M. Ganda

February 12
Book cover: Happy Place by Emily Henry

Breakfast Book Club

The Breakfast Book Club reads a variety of titles, mainly historical fiction, and meets the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m., at Eola Road Branch for a fun discussion! Books are available for check out at the Eola 2nd Floor Reference Desk. Contact discussion leader Yiota Piraino at yiota@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Meets in-person

December 18

Book Cover: The Maid by Nita Prose 

January 29

Book Cover: Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge 

February 26

Book Cover: Trust by Hernan Diaz 

Griot African-American Book Discussion

The Griot Book Discussion features books by African-American authors. Meets in-person at Eola Road Branch or virtual via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month. Zoom link available in the event description. Books are available for check out at the Eola 2nd Floor Reference Desk. Contact discussion facilitator Becky Clark at rclark@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Hybrid meeting: in-person or virtual on Zoom

December 17

Book cover: The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest 

January 21

Book cover: The Unspoken by Ian K. Smith 

February 18

Book cover: Writing the Black Box by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 

Happily Ever After Book Club

Join the discussion as the Happily Ever After Book Club reads a diverse selection of romance novels, one romance trope at a time. The group meets in person on the third Saturday of the month at the Santori Library or virtual via Zoom. Zoom link available in the event description. Books are available for checkout at the Santori Library's 3rd floor reference desk. For more information, contact discussion leaders Becky Clark at rclark@aurorapubliclibrary.org, Rupangi Bakshi at rbakshi@aurorapubliclibrary.org, or call 630-264-4262.

Hybrid meeting: in-person or virtual on Zoom

December 21

Book cover: 10 Things that Never Happened by Alexis Hall

 

January 18

Book cover: Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev

 

February 15

Book cover: Our Favorite Romance Tropes

 

Homeschool Award-Winning Book Club

Discover the enduring classics, discuss with other readers, and engage in fun comprehension activities! Pick up a copy of the current book at the Santori Library Children's Desk.  For children 11 years and under, reading level 3rd-5th grade. For more information, contact Stef at scaterer@aurorapubliclibrary.org

Meets in-person

December 19

Book Cover: The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman

January 23

Book Cover: The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman

February 27

Book Cover: The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis

Homeschool Tween Book Club

The Homeschool Tween Book Club reads a variety of classics and award-winning titles and meets for discussion & fun. For tweens and teens in grades 6-8. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Santori 2nd floor reference desk. For more information, contact Phoebe at pmetz@aurorapubliclibrary, or call 630-264-4260.

Meets in-person

December 17

Book Cover: The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore

January 29

Book Cover: Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds

Jardín de lectura

Jardín de lectura presenta libros de ficción con enfoque de autores hispanoparlantes. Reuniones el segundo jueves del mes. ¡Animate a ser parte de nuestro club de lectura donde se cultivan lectores! Te invitamos al Jardín de lectura, conversar sobre libros de ficción con enfoque de autores hispanoparlantes. Interesado/a? Reuniones en Nide Jardín el segundo jueves del mes. Recoge una copia del libro en la biblioteca Santori (2do piso) e inscríbete para asistir al club en persona. Ven y disfruta nuestras conversaciones sobre literatura, comparte tus pensamientos y socializa. Para más información puede contactar a Kathy por correo electrónico kmendoza@aurorapubliclibrary.org o por número de teléfono 630-264-4284. 

12 de diciembre

Book Cover: Los recuerdos de porvenir por Elena Garros

9 de enero

Book Cover: El viaje de los colibríes por Sue Zurita

15 de febrero

Book Cover: La Pasion Segun Carmela por Marcos Aguinis

Nonfiction Book Discussion

The Nonfiction Book Discussion reads a variety of contemporary nonfiction and meets once a month for discussion. Meets in-person at West Branch or virtual via Zoom. Zoom link available in event description. Books are available for check out at the West Branch Circulation Desk. Contact discussion facilitator Becky Clark at rclark@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information. 

Hybrid meeting: in-person or virtual on Zoom

December

no meeting

January 20

Book cover: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

February 17

Book cover: Up Home by Ruth J. Simmons