Big Hearts Book Club: November ~ Safety
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
Event Category: Book Discussion
Book Buzz
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Join us for a fun and informal conversation about new books at the Library, taking place the first Tuesday of every month from 11am to noon. Librarians will give you the inside scoop about which books are flying off the shelves as well as hot new titles scheduled for release. Group members can share what they are reading and get tips on what to read next.
This program will be held in a hybrid format; in person at the Library, and virtually on Zoom. Please register if you would like to attend the program virtually and a Zoom link will be emailed to you.
Mark Schenker Book Discussion: Nickel Boys
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Mark Schenker returns to the Guilford Free Library with his book discussion series. In December, he will be discussing Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.
TBR (To Be Read) Book Club
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Join our new teen book club and earn community service hours! Read galleys (digital copies of books that haven’t been published yet) write reviews for the School Library Journal’s Teen Toolbox website, and earn community service hours!
For students in grades 7-12.
Please contact Teen Librarian Emma Barnes if you’re interested in joining!
Big Hearts Book Club: December ~ Race
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
Blind Date with a Book
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Looking for a new read? Come to our book “speed dating” program! The first twenty minutes, you’ll “get to know” each book, and the last hour you’ll be able to read the book you’ve chosen. Each book will come with book-ish trinkets that you will be able to take home with your chosen book. Snacks and pizza and will be provided. Bring your own blanket!
Free and open to all GHS students grades 9-12. Registration is required.
Big Hearts Book Club: January ~ Manners
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
An Evening with Author & Film Director John Sayles
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A Sweeping Historical Novel from Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker, Crucible is a Brutally Honest Look at Legendary Industrialist and Automobile Titan, Henry Ford.
Writing Injustice Book Discussion Series: “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston
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Through literature, film, and other media, the Writing Injustice Book Group invites the Guilford community to explore the issues of race and inequality that shape our history and our world.
Big Hearts Book Club: February ~ Climate Change
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Are you trying to raise caring, empathetic kids but think you could use some reinforcement? Do you want to have “big ideas” conversations with your little humans but aren’t sure […]
Writing Injustice Book Discussion Series: “The Known World” by Edward P. Jones
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Through literature, film, and other media, the Writing Injustice Book Group invites the Guilford community to explore the issues of race and inequality that shape our history and our world.
Writing Injustice Book Discussion Series: “The Chaneysville Incident” by David Bradley
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Through literature, film, and other media, the Writing Injustice Book Group invites the Guilford community to explore the issues of race and inequality that shape our history and our world.