Book Club
Painswick Afternoon Book Club
Tuesday, January 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Painswick Branch
Massie Family Community RoomDiscover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.
Register to Attend- Click on Register Button.
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 Tuesday 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?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!
Book Club Selections
September 5 - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
October 3 - Honor by Thrity Umrigar
November 7 - Our Missing Hearts by Celelste Ng
December 5 - The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
January 2 - Permanent Astonishment by Tomson Highway
February 6 - The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr
March 6 - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
April 2 - The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
May 8 - Book Selection
June 4 - The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
Painswick 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.