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True Crime Book Club

Holly Branch Wednesday Evenings

2025-08-06 19:00:00 2025-08-06 20:00:00 America/New_York True Crime Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with other True Crime readers and enthusiasts! Holly Branch -

Wednesday, August 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-06 19:00:00 2025-08-06 20:00:00 America/New_York True Crime Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with other True Crime readers and enthusiasts! Holly Branch -

Discover new book titles and connect with other True Crime readers and enthusiasts!

Register to Attend - Click on Register Button.


Book Club Selections will be emailed to all registrants.


This book club will be facilitated by staff, a list of books has been chosen for each topic, therefore attendees may not read the same book but will get to experience a wider variety of True Crime subjects. The intent is never to glorify crime or murder, but to discuss a common interest in a safe environment. This book club meets on the following dates: 

  • May 14, 2025, 7-8pm (Cults)
  • June 11, 2025, 7-8pm (Canadian Killers)
  • July 9, 2025, 7-8pm  (Cold Cases)
  • August 6, 2025, 7-8pm (Fact vs. Fiction)
  • September 3, 2025, 7-8pm (Female Killers)
  • October 1, 2025. 7-8pm (Unsolved Murders)
  • November 12, 2025, 7-8pm (Family Murders)
  • December 10, 2025, 7-8pm (Serial Killers)

Listed below are a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club: 

  • 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.
  • All participants are encouraged to read the book, if you don't like the style, at least read the first few chapters and the final chapter so you can participate in the discussions.
  • 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!

If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration or email askus@barrielibrary.ca
Questions? Please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca

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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | book clubs |

Holly Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Aug 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Holly location is a boutique library space located in the Food Basics Plaza on Essa Road. It's fully accessible and located within walking distance from the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre.

Holly has an amazing range of collections, services, spaces, and programs. With over 30,000 titles for kids, teens and adults, there is a massive selection of brand new books, movies, and magazines you can borrow. We also have laptops you can use while you're here, a printer and copier, work spaces, a bookable meeting room, and a kids area.

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