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Book Club

Downtown Monday Morning

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

  • 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 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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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Beyond | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | book clubs |

Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Nov 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 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

Cancelled
Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rescheduled
Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Monday, November 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rescheduled
Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Monday, November 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Rescheduled
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Tuesday, November 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Rescheduled
Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Thursday, November 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Nov 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Nov 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Thu, Nov 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

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

Thu, Nov 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

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

Sat, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

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

Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

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

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

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

Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

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

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room