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Book Club

Downtown Monday Morning

Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.

Register to Attend - Click on Register Button.


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

  • For the enjoyment of all, all participants are encouraged to read the book. If you don't like the style, try to read the first few chapters and the final chapter so you can still participate in the discussions.
  • The safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Patron Conduct Policy.
  • Registration is required, space is limited. If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration.
  • Remember to stay on topic, you invested the time to read the book, so come prepared to discuss. There are no wrong or right interpretations of a book – just different perspectives.
  • Be gracious in your comments. If you did not like the book, be kind in your feedback. Contribute positively and respectfully.
  • Take turns, give everyone a chance to share. Remember, book clubs are discussion groups. Keep an open mind, ready to discover new books and ideas. 
  • Respect the discussion space, be a good listener and don't engage in side conversations, be sure to mute your cell phones!

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 - Choose one of:

The Bill Gates Problem by Tim Schwab

Limitarianism by Ingrid Robeyns

The Price of Humanity by Amy Schiller 

February - China Unbound by Joanna Chiu

March - Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Henry Grabar

April - Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Harari

May - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel



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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Beyond | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | book clubs |

Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Dec 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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.

Upcoming events

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Fri, Dec 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gathering Place

Thu, Jan 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room