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Book Club

Painswick Wednesday Evening

2023-03-08 19:00:00 2023-03-08 20:00:00 America/New_York Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions. Painswick Branch - Teen Area

Wednesday, March 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-08 19:00:00 2023-03-08 20:00:00 America/New_York Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions. Painswick Branch - Teen Area

Painswick Branch

Teen Area

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

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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 Wednesday of each month, from September to May.

Book Club Selections

September 14 - Recipe for a Perfect Wife, by Karma Brown

October 12 - The Push, by Ashley Audrain

November 9 - The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig

December 14 - Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows, by Balli Kaur Jaswal

January 11 - Fifteen Dogs, by Andre Alexis

February 8 - Circe, by Madeline Miller

March 8 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid

April 12 - Dark Roads, by Chevy Stevens

May 10 - Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid


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 Stay Safe Guidelines & 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!

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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Beyond | Book Clubs |

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Painswick Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
We're closed Friday March 29 due to Good Friday
Mon, Mar 25 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 Closed
(Good Friday)
Sat, Mar 30 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter)

About the branch

Our Painswick Branch is located in the south end of Barrie, near the corner of Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy the bright and sunny reading lounge, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or book a room for your next event.

Upcoming events

Thu, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area

Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area

Thu, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area

Sat, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
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Tue, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area

Tue, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area

Tue, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area

Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area

Thu, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area

Thu, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area

Fri, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area

Sun, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area

Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area

Thu, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area

Fri, Apr 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Sat, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area,Massie Family Community Room

Sun, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Apr 15, 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
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Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area

Fri, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area,Massie Family Community Room

Sun, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Apr 22, 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
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Fri, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Apr 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area,Massie Family Community Room