The Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club that welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities to read, learn, make friends & have fun. Anyone 16 & over can participate, no matter their reading level. Winter/Spring Session begins February 4 and runs through May 13. Meets weekly in-person at the library from 4:00-5:00 pm. This session will be reading from Tom Fish & Jillian Ober's 'Something's Brewing: short stories & plays for everyone'. Multiple meeting dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 2026.

School age fans of popular chapter book and graphic novels series are invited to participate in various activities related to book themes, enjoy a themed snack, and enter a raffle for a copy of the newest book in that month's series! This is part of a monthly series held the first Saturday of each month from 2-3pm. March 7th features Dog Man. Other upcoming series: Jan. 3: Wings of Fire, Feb. 7: I Survived, Apr. 4: InvestiGATORS, May 2: Wild Robot.

Read a Science Fiction book of your choice and bring it to discuss with the group. Join us for snacks, icebreakers, discussion, and a fun activity. Bring a book from home or check out from the Library. Registration begins Tuesday, February 10.

Book club discussion of 'The Warmth of Other Suns' by Isabel Wilkerson. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson presents a definitive and dramatic account of the Great Migration of six million Black citizens who fled the South for the North and West from World War I to 1970. Physical and audiobook copies available for reservation. This is part of a recurring monthly book club series that continues through December 2026.

Book club discussion about Roxie Laybourne, the world's first forensic ornithologist who solved murders and investigated deadly airplane crashes with feathers. Zoom only.

White Oak Library's Book Crew is just right for beginner readers in grades K-1. Each month we will read a book together, talk about it and do a fun activity inspired by the book. Copies will be available for checkout at the meeting. Book Crew does not teach reading, rather it is meant to introduce kids to some awesome books, get them excited about books and reading, and help them develop social skills through interaction with their peers. This is an independent learning experience. Parents and caregivers will not be present in the program room but must remain in the library building during the program. 14 seats remaining.

A book club for grades 4-6 discussing "Property of the Rebel Librarian" by Allison Varnes. This month's discussion focuses on middle school readers and censorship. The book explores themes of intellectual freedom when a community removes books from a school library and students work to secretly access banned books. Participants can borrow the book with a specially prepared reading guide from the library or access it as an e-book through Libby app. The program features interactive discussions and hands-on activities related to the book's themes. Over the school year, the club reads books from various genres including realistic fiction, mystery, humor, science fiction, fantasy, and adventure.

The Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club that welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities to read, learn, make friends & have fun. Anyone 16 & over can participate, no matter their reading level. Winter/Spring Session for the Wednesday club begins February 4 and goes through May 13. This session will be reading from Tom Fish & Jillian Ober's delightful 'Something's Brewing: short stories & plays for everyone'. Additional clubs meet virtually on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm and in-person Fridays from 1:00-2:00 pm.

Monthly online book club discussing 'The Housemaid' by Frieda McFadden. The story follows Millie, a young woman with a troubled past who becomes a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Winchester family. As she navigates the bizarre and abusive dynamics within the household, she discovers dark secrets that lead to a dramatic and twisted confrontation. Physical copies available at https://chesp.na.iiivega.com and eAudiobook copies at https://chester.overdrive.com. Recurring monthly meetings scheduled through December 2026.

The Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club that welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities to read, learn, make friends & have fun. Anyone 16 & over can participate, no matter their reading level. This Winter/Spring Session runs from February 4 through May 13, meeting weekly from 4:00-5:00 pm. This session features reading from Tom Fish & Jillian Ober's 'Something's Brewing: short stories & plays for everyone'. Multiple meeting dates include April 15, 22, 29, May 6, and May 13, 2026.

Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you'll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is an opportunity for discussion--all are encouraged to share their perspectives and thoughts. You will leave with new information, new perspectives and new connections to others with shared interests. Don't have time to read the book? No worries! Join us to hear the review and jump in on the discussion! In April, join us to discuss Carl Safina's Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel, which brings forth powerful and illuminating insight into the unique personalities of animals through extraordinary stories of animal joy, grief, jealousy, anger, and love. Registration includes Garden admission for the day. Materials: Bring a copy of the book if you have it, your lunch and a friend! This event is indoors and will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine.