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Book Club

Amnesty International Book Club

2023-06-08 19:00:00 2023-06-08 21:00:00 America/New_York Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions. Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room

Thursday, June 08
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-08 19:00:00 2023-06-08 21:00:00 America/New_York Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions. Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room

Downtown Branch

Oro Lions Room

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

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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).

Find out what we are reading now and access the discussion guide.


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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!

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


We want to improve, to serve you better. Please take a moment to complete our Program Evaluation Form.

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.

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.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Beyond | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | book clubs |

Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Sep 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 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

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Sep 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Glass Room

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Oct 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Angus Ross Room

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

Mon, Oct 16, 10:45am - 12:15pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glass Room

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

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

Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Glass Room

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Wed, Oct 18, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Gathering Place

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

Wed, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place

Sun, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Sun, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glass Room

Mon, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Thu, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab