The traveling book clubs blog a meeting place for book. Please let staff know if you have items that cannot fit in the book returns, such as traveling book club kits, hot spots and telescopes, so they can be safely. Leon county floridas capital county library library. Literacy volunteers of leon county lvlc trains and supports volunteers who work onetoone with adults and families, helping them to learn how to read and write, do math, or speak english esol there is no fee for services. The leon county public library system enriches the community by inspiring a love of reading, providing a dynamic resource for creative and intellectual pursuits, and enabling residents to live a life of learning. Join a book group at your local library, or start a new one. This month we will discuss the bourne ultimatum by robert ludlum copies are available at the library. Library book clubs copies of the current months books are available at the library. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books. All of tallahassees public library locations offer at least one book club. There are just as many voracious men readers as women, says librarian kaleigh clemons of the leon county public library. One group will meet at the leroy collins leon county library downtown between park and call st from 11 a.
Literacy and esol tutors teach adults and families at the leroy collins leon county public library and at the six branch libraries. Leroy collins leon county public library system overdrive. Browse book selection suggestions, questions to ask to help jumpstart conversation and. Theyre bags filled with everything you need to run a book club except the people, that would be weird and probably illegal. Sandy dalemberte and martha barnett, both former presidents of the american bar association, will be leading the discussion of ruth bader ginsburgs book my own words. The stories were written and submitted by different authors and families. Contact the yorktown reference department at 7578905207 for more information. Northeast branch library leroy collins leon county. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend.
This is in conjunction with our nea big read leon county events. We hope that this site can provide you with the information you are seeking. Call the library for the current months title 9373822417. Check availability dolly partons imagination library. Borne book club at the northeast branch library, leon county. Please let staff know if you have items that cannot fit in the book returns, such as traveling book club kits, hot spots and telescopes, so they can be safely returned. Leon county eastside library tallahassee, florida library. The leroy collins leon county public library system enriches the community by inspiring a love of reading, providing a dynamic resource for intellectual, creative and recreational pursuits, and enabling residents to live a life of learning.
Public domain traveling libraries have also been popular globally. Teen graphic novel book club presented by leon county public. Richard jefferies, 2 books allan jobson, 2 books george ewart evans, 2 books ian niall, 2 books fred archer, 2 books dutton, ralph, 1 book walter rose, 1 book ralph whitlock, 1 book ted humphris, 1 book james williams, 1 book george sturt, 1 book richard church, 1 book georgina battiscombe, 1 book jim phelan, 1 book w. Bibliophiles share reading experiences in local book clubs.
We are constantly adding and updating information in order to keep it as accurate as possible. The yorktown book club is an adult book discussion group that meets from 1011. This helpful guide provides stimulating reading lists and practical tips for organizing and leading your own successful book discussion group. The breakfast book club meets on the first saturday each month at 10. Inspiring a love of reading and a life of learning. Get times and locations for performing arts, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, museums, film and videos, poetry and literature, kid and family events, comedy, special and free events, plus classes and workshops, public art and more. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Library is directly across from the main post office. The book is better book club will meet at the collins main library on tuesday, june 26th at 6. Websites with book club resources browse book selection suggestions, questions to ask to help jumpstart conversation and book tiein activities.
Join us for virtual popup book on saturday, may 9 at 10 a. New this term, olli book clubs will meet on different days and times. Any franklin county library cardholder in good standing may check out a kit. Join us for a special edition of the fictionnonfiction book club. Leon county eastside library, tallahassee, florida. The leon county school district does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex including transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender identity, marital status, disability, pregnancy.
Each day well send you a 5minute portion of a book. To continue, enter your library card number and personal identification number pin. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. The book is better book club will meet at the collins main library on tuesday, june 27th at 6. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. One of the earliest book wagons in the united states, the washington county free library, maryland, c. Teen graphic novel book club presented by leon county.
Members of both book club groups and their guests are encouraged to attend this special meeting. Discover things to do in tallahassee and beyond with, a comprehensive arts and events calendar for floridas capital city in leon county. One group will meet at the leroy collins leon county library downtown between. The dollywood foundation 501c3 nonprofit organization. Leroy collins leon county public library system, tallahassee, florida. The book is better book club, leon county public library at. That means you get at least 10 copies of a single book, a check out sheet, author information, and suggested discussion questions. Are there any free library resources available during. Find groups in orange, california about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Whether you are looking to make new friends and connect with other readers or wanting to establish a regular reading habit, our book clubs are a great place to start. If you join a book club, or create one of your own with friends, be aware that the library s traveling book club will let you check out a bag that includes 10 books of the same title, along with materials that will help get the discussion started. Our book club library will provide your book group with multiple copies of the books you want to talk about. Kool kids book club this book club meets the 4th thursday of each month at 4.
The traveling book clubs blog a meeting place for book lovers. This helpful guide provides stimulating reading lists and practical tips for organizing and leading your own successful bookdiscussion group. Kindle books leroy collins leon county public library system. Traveling book club services are currently suspended. Presented by leon county public library at leroy collins leon county public library, tallahassee fl. We have books for all ages, interests, and reading abilities. No registration is required for individuals just show up and have fun. Home book club in a bag jcls at jackson county library. Leon county leroy collins leon county public library. In 1982, literacy volunteers incorporated when it affiliated with literacy volunteers of america. Leon county library system storytimes tallahassee localwiki. The leroy collins leon county public library system enriches the community by inspiring a love of reading. Book club choices are featured in the united for libraries newsletter, the voice, which is sent to united for libraries members. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Main library daytime book club this book club meets on the second thursday of each month at 1 pm at the main library. Bento box book club is a manga book club where we talk about the manga we read and the cultures they come from. The traveling book club is an easy way to sustain a book club or start one of your own. Book clubs montgomery county memorial library system. Join our online book clubs and start reading books in your email. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the leroy collins leon county public library system digital collection. The leon county school district does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex including transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender identity, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Requests for bags may be made by phone, in person, or online. When choosing a title, check the traveling book club kits availability. Traveling book club discussion leader tips leon county. Vintage photos of traveling libraries atlas obscura.
The library offers several monthly book clubs around the county. After careful consideration of the health and safety of our staff and our community, the county has decided to close all montgomery county memorial library locations beginning march 18th until further notice. Common subjects search for books published by country book club. Needs events agencies disaster volunteers and donations. The bag is checked out on the library card of the person picking up the bag. If you join a book club, or create one of your own with friends, be aware that the librarys traveling book club will let you check out a bag that includes 10 books of the same title, along with materials that will help get the discussion started. Capital city offers book clubs for all interests and ages. Hobe sound public library book club 1st tuesday of each month, 1. The clubs focus is on books that have been adapted to film and is open to everyone in the community. This month we will discuss orange is the new black by piper kerman copies are available at the library. Leroy collins leon county public library system home. Teen graphic novel book club share facebook twitter linkedin print. Nea big read is a program of the national endowment for the arts in partnership with arts midwest.
The woodville library hosts the jajo book club for those of us who take a little more time to finish a book. Whether youre a morning person or a wine connoisseur, theres a book club thats right for you. The leon county library system conducts storytimes for various age groups at the main library downtown as well as at most branch libraries. If you are unable to find what you are looking for please contact the school at 850 6175700.
The new york public library guide to reading groups, by rollene saal, crown publishers, 1995. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. The book is better book club, leon county public library. Find 45 listings related to leon county public library in tallahassee on. The second group will continue to meet the 2nd wednesday of the month at the. Leroy collins leon county public library system facebook. Under florida law, email addresses are public records. Mission statement the lse library is dedicated to providing students, staff and the community access to information, resources, and engaging experiences that will encourage the development of a lifelong love of reading and learning. Jun 09, 2017 one of the earliest book wagons in the united states, the washington county free library, maryland, c. By the end of the week, youll have read 23 chapters.
Monthly selections will be available for checkout at. We have a round table discussion sharing views and insights about the book for the first 30 minutes or so, with a discussion on next months pick following. The club s focus is on books that have been adapted to film and is open to everyone in the community. Tallahassee, fl 32301 phone 850 6065300 fax 850 6065301 website feedback. The olli travel club gives you the opportunity to enjoy the best our world has to offer. Access leon county public library from your android phone or tablet. Literacy volunteers of leon county lvlc was founded in 1980 by the outreach services manager for the leroy collins leon county public library. If youd like to finish a book, stop by the library and pick up a copy. Visits to the library can be planned by contacting sprintime tallahassee. Author the traveling book club by nora vasconcelos posted on june 8, 2018 categories art, books, inspiration tags arts, blogging, books, infography, inspiration, the traveling book clubs blog, thetravelingbookclub, writing leave a comment on 20 ways to double your writing productivity the perks and perils of writing a 50,000 word novel in a month.
The organization began with fewer than 20 students. The text includes a wide variety of topics and time periods ranging from the 1820s to modern day. Note that titles available at your library may be requested through the title link to. This delightful book is a compilation of stories depicting the history of leon county. Featured books are published by united for libraries corporate friends, and selected by staff. Monthly selections will be available for checkout at the library. Borne book club at the northeast branch library, leon. Books all are available from the leon county public library system.