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Register 8 Seats Remaining

Wednesday Afternoon Book Club

Downtown

2025-10-01 14:00:00 2025-10-01 15:00:00 America/New_York Wednesday Afternoon Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions. Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room

Wednesday, October 01
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 14:00:00 2025-10-01 15:00:00 America/New_York Wednesday Afternoon Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions. Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room

Downtown Branch

Angus Ross Room

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

To Register - Click on "Register" button on the left


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 first Wednesday of the month, from September to 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 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!

Book Club Selections

September - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

October - When the World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward

November - Behind the Pickle Jar by Wendy McQuaig

December - Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly

January - TBD

February - All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

March - Rules of Civility by Amor Towles 

April - James by Percival Everett

May - Finding Flora by Elinor Florence

June - Book selection for next year 


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: | Books & Beyond | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | book clubs |

Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
We're closed Monday September 01 due to Labour Day
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(Labour Day)
Tue, Sep 02 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 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

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

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

Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room
Registration is now closed

Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

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

Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room,Reading Garden

Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Sun, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Spaces

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

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

Thu, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Creative Spaces

Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Gathering Place
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Spaces

Sat, Sep 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Gathering Place
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room