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Includes interactive author interviews, live webinars, podcast episodes, challenging discussion questions and rich background on the human rights aspects of popular novels and how they apply to the real world. Amnesty International actions or more information on how you can get involved in every guide. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month - 3 times in the spring (March, April and May) and 3 times in the fall (September, October and November).
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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 at 7 PM on the second Thursday of each month from September through May.
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!
October 12, 2023 - Daschuk James. Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life
November 9, 2023 - Lama, Tsering Yangzom. We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies: a novel
January 11, 2024 - Corcoran, Katherine. In the Mouth of the Wolf: a Murder, a Cover-up, and the True Cost of Silencing the Press
February 8, 2024 - Ypi, Lea. Free: A Child and a Country at the End of History
March 14, 2024 - Martinez, Oscar. The Beast: Riding the Rails and Dodging Narcos on the Migrant Trail
April 11, 2024 - Nasrallah, Dimitri. Hotline: a novel
May 9, 2024 - Planning Session - Join us as we decide which books to read when we reconvene in the fall
The health and safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Stay Safe Guidelines.
If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration.
Questions? Please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca
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Video Conference Programs:
Allows you to enjoy real-time video chat with library staff and other registered participants. When joining, you have the option to connect with audio only, but it is encouraged to allow audio and video to get the most out of the program. Please note that you will be sent an email with the Zoom conference link prior to the start of the program. You will need this link to join the program.
The health and safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Stay Safe Guidelines.
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
We want to improve, to serve you better. Please take a moment to complete our Program Evaluation Form.
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.
