Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.
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 Monday of the month, from September to June. Please note in October and March, the book club will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Listed below are a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club:
Book Club Selections
September 11 - The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson
October 16 - Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast by John Vaillant
November 13 - Freezing Order: A True Story of Russian Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Putin’s Wrath by Bill Browder
December 11 - Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects our Minds and How to Build Immunity by Sander van der Linden
January 8 - Pathogenesis: A History of the World in 8 Plagues by Jonathan Kennedy
February 12 - How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, From Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything in Between by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner
March 18 - Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
April 8 - The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, From the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us by Stephen Brusatte
May 13 - Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia
June 10 - Book selection for next session
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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.