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Book Clubs are led by the community members that attend on a regular basis, they select the monthly books in advance so everyone can read the same book title. This book club meets the second Monday of the month, from September to June (except where noted differently).
Listed below are a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club:
Book Club Selections
September - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hatfield
October - Fluke: Chance, Chaos & Why Everything We Do Matters by Brian P. Klaas (3rd Wed of the month)
November - The Future of Geography by Tim Marshall
December - Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken
January - Pick your choice! Read one of the following: The Bill Gates Problem by Tim Schwab OR Limitarianism by Ingrid Robeyns OR The Price of Humanity by Amy Schiller
February - China Unbound by Joanna Chiu
March - TBD (3rd Wed of the month)
April - Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher
May - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
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Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.