Glenwood branch library is home to the greensboro neighborhood information center and the multicultural resource center. Book club groups in greensboro heres a look at some book club groups near greensboro. The collection of the library contains 511,858 volumes. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. The lists below do not reflect current availability.
Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the new. Triad theatre league is offering a workshop in theatrical intimacy. Hudson park library read more book discussion club for english language learners. Library facilities are closed until further notice and all programs, events and meeting room bookings are canceled through april 30. Please click here for more information on the libraries department response to covid19 and other helpful resources. The group is sponsored by the high point public library. Fridays shopping goes from 11am8pm and on saturday the. Book club in a bag kits contain 10 copies of a popular book, discussion questions, author biography, and book club tips. Greensboro public library recently upgraded its membership to an advantage account. Find libraries in guilford county, nc on yellowbook. The following is a listing of regularly scheduled programs and special events for children at the greensboro public library. Greensboro public library unc greensboro digital collections. Here you will find the librarys most extensive foreign language learning collection, as well as materials in a number of different languages.
The friends of the greensboro public library will hold its annual fall book sale at the central library beginning on thursday, oct. In response to the governors stayathome order, library facilities are closed to the public. Click on the images below to learn more about each group, including their upcoming titles. The friends of the greensboro public library is an organization of people dedicated to supporting the mission of the greensboro, north carolina public library system. A grumpy yet lovable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door. Members of the groups really enjoy talking oneonone with authors about their book, thus enhancing the book club experience, says barbara hauer, the. North east book discussion group greensboro library, nc. Library customers have access to more than 100 computers, including a computer lab with 12 workstations and free computer training.
The wfdd book club meets quarterly at scuppernong books in greensboro and at the forsyth county public library in winstonsalem. Find groups in greensboro, north carolina about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. This means our readers will have better access to more popular titles. Greensboro public library 2020 all you need to know. You bring what you are currently reading in whatever format that might be.
Monday morning forum meets weekly september through may on mondays at 10. The library makes available numerous local history resources through the north carolina collection and also maintains online genealogy resources. Greensboro public librarys holdings include recent books on both capt. Semiannual book sale friends of the greensboro public library. Central library call 3363733617 for more information. Federalsburg branch 123 morris avenue federalsburg, maryland 21632 phone. Beth photographed on the right oversees book clubs and programming for adults for the greensboro public library. In partnership with the community, the greensboro public library strives to provide free and equal access to information, foster lifelong learning, and inspire the joys of reading. The greensboro, north carolina public library, which had been using the book as part of their one bookone city program, served as an. Greensboro public library 2020 all you need to know before. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. The book sale takes place twice each year at the central library. Find 28 listings related to greensboro public library in greensboro on.
Greensboro public library glenwood branch library in. A documentary journey into vampire country and the dracula phenomenon, edited by elizabeth miller 2009. Save surge book club discussion to your collection. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. Book clubs the library is closed to the public until may 4, 2020. Francis sale wraps up may 1st, the friends of greensboro public library hold their semiannual spring book sale at central library, located at 219 n. Unique and inviting book discussions are taking place at a library branch near you or online. This library is affiliated with greensboro free library.
The library offers fiction and nonfiction book clubs. Librarians reimagine book clubs with the help of technology. The central library is located in the heart of the cultural district, between the greensboro historical museum and the cultural center, directly across from the greensboro childrens museum. This library is affiliated with greensboro library system. Sisters connected is an african american book discussion group which began in july of 1998. The library serves a population of 395,174 residents. County public library and the paper mill lounge will hold a silent book club. You can choose from more than 90 book club kits to find your book clubs next read. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the. Greensboro public library branches central library. Reading hidden figures with virtual book clubs bureau of. May 22, 2014 book club leaders at mentor ohio public library routinely show youtube videos to provide background on a specific book or author. African american book discussion group meets the third saturday of each month at 2 pm.
If you need a library card to access our online resources, you can register for one here. Library facilities are temporarily closed to the public and all programs, events and meeting room bookings are canceled until further notice due to covid19 concerns. Literary festivals, library facilities enhanced by new technologies, a public art program, and improved book and materials collections are a few of the ways in which private donations raised by the greensboro public library foundation help the library offer a world of possibilities to all. Greensboro public library maintains a collection of book club sets that can be checked out by area book clubs. It is through shared knowledge and communication that. The librarians have also used skype to interview authors. We started this group because the other book clubs in the area are either very specific about the people that can joingenres read or the number of people that can attend a meeting is limited. Proceeds from the sale go to the friends of the greensboro public library, a diverse nonprofit organization whose purpose is. The monroe county library system makes it easy for book clubs to find good titles to enjoy with enough copies for everyone with book club kits. Please stop by the service desk to inquire about kit availability. Contact beth sheffield to ask about this collection here are the guidelines for requesting a set of books. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Book clubs welcome a range of age groups and interests. The collection of the library contains 18,235 volumes.
Book club in a bag kits contain 10 copies of a popular book, discussion questions, author biography, and book. You can also access nearly 25,000 e books readable on your computer at netlibrary. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Greensboro library system greensboro library system. Caroline county public library where knowledge grows.
Oct 05, 2017 the friends of the greensboro public library will hold its annual fall book sale at the central library beginning on thursday, oct. Book club kit selection is currently limited due to the salem public library move to an interim location in february 2020. Proceeds help the friends help the library, so please join us for this event. The sets generally contain 1015 books and can be checked out for four to six weeks, depending upon availability. Proceeds from the sale go to the friends of the greensboro public library, a diverse nonprofit organization whose purpose is to support the communitys cultural and literary needs. Participate in our online book club through dear reader or for fun join our goodreads group for reading challenges and fun book discussions.
Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. Book club leaders at mentor ohio public library routinely show youtube videos to provide background on a specific book or author. The monroe county library system makes it easy for book clubs to find good titles to enjoy with enough copies for everyone. All programs, events and meeting room bookings are canceled until further notice. Library book sale downtown greensboro october 5, 2017. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Captain cook and his rivals in the south pacific by geoffrey blainey 2009. Semiannual book sale friends of the greensboro public. Digital library services are available, including access to ebooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, tv shows, and music please note that and newspaper archives denton journal collection were made available for remote use by the vendors during the covid19 response. Rockingham county public library is sponsoring summer reading club and program series starting june 9 at the branch libraries in eden, reidsville, madison, mayodan and stoneville as well as the.
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