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Book Club - In Person Option
Amnesty International Book Club
Thursday, September 10
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch
Oro Lions RoomDiscover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions.
Registration Required - Click the "Register" button to your left
Book Clubs are led by the community members that attend on a regular basis: they select the monthly books in advance so anyone can read the same book title. This book club meets on the 7pm on the second Thursday of each month from September through June (note: no meeting in December).
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 phone!
Book Club Dates & Selections:
September 10, 2026 - Encampment: Resistance, Grace and an Unhoused Community by Maggie Helwig
October 8, 2026 - Address Unknown by Katherine Kressman Taylor
November 12, 2026 - Valley of the Birdtail: an Indian Reserve, a White Town and the Road to Reconciliation by Andrew Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson
January 14, 2027 - The Illegal: a novel by Lawrence Hill
February 11, 2027 - The Lion Women of Tehran: a novel by Marjan Kamali
March 11, 2027 - The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
April 8, 2027 - When Genocide Wasn't News: How Canadian Media Covered Up the Destruction of Gaza by Martin Lukacs, Dania Majid and Jason Toney
May 13, 2027 - At a Loss for Words: Conversations in the Age of Rage by Carol Off
June 10, 2027 - Planning session for 2027-2028
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
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Newcomers | Books & Beyond | Book Clubs |
TAGS: | book clubs |
Downtown 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.