The indiana state library provides five types of kits for use by public library youth librarians across the. The role of club coordinator in a book club as the book club evolves, the role of the group coordinator will change. Pierce county library system offers special book group discussion kits for book discussion groups. City of gold coast libraries book club kit collection.
The laurel public library has access to over 160 bookclub kits through the southcentral federation of libraries. Friends of the bozeman public library friends of the. Kits may be checked out for six weeks and may be requested like other library materials. Hoopla digital is a web and mobile library media streaming platform for audio books, movies, music, ebooks, comics, and tv. 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. Jefferson county library book club kits get your book club. Everything you need for your book club is in this kit just add readers. One kit may be checked out per library card for a sixweek loan period with no renewals allowed. Search for the kits in the washington county library collection by doing a series title search for instant book club and place a request for the kit youd like to use. We are asking that you keep your checked out items at home. Any member of our libraries can register their book club.
We will send out a zoom invitation towards the end of the month. Book club kits hennepin county library hennepin county. Book discussion kits are signed out as a whole to one group representative, who must have a library card. The indiana state library provides five types of kits for use by public library youth librarians across the state.
Book club kit this kit is designed to assist in the establishment and running of book clubs. Book club kits should be returned to the circulation desk at the belmont public library, not to other libraries or placed in the book. If you are currently in possession of a bookbag, please feel free to keep the item for the res. Youth book club kits omaha public library opl carries sets of titles written for kids and teens, with 20 copies of the same title in each set. As soon as is reasonable to do so, we will make our collection available.
We will send out a zoom invitation towards the end of the month so anyone who wants to join in can, even those of you who might not be in bozeman. Montana book club central book club discussion kits. We offer ebooks and audiobooks through overdrive, free with your library card. Bumping into our friends in the grocery store or drop off at school is just not enough. Each kit checks out to one group member for a period of six weeks. When will my book club s kit be at the pickup branch.
Reserve a kit using kitkeeper, our online kit reservation software. The kits include multiple copies of the book and a discussion guide. Book club kits book club kits are created from the ransom librarys book discussion groups previous book talks. Call the library at 4806443100 during regular hours, and a staff member will be happy to assist you. Read a book with your city bozeman public library foundation.
What if i go to bozeman public library and the kit is not there. Our collection contains a range of book club kits available for loan, that can be borrowed exclusively by book clubs registered with city libraries. Instant book club kits washington county library, mn. The book club meets the third tuesday of the month september may, 6. The book group kit is checked out to one person who is. You can help us build our book club kits collection by donating copies of books your group has read. Each kit includes 10 copies of a book for use by your. Bozeman public library book club will meet online in april. This month the kids book club will meet online on thursday, april 30 at 4pm. Reads mostly new fiction, with a short story collection, classic literature, memoir and a young adult novel thrown in every year. Until further notice, we are suspending loans on our book club bags. The work the staff and patrons do for the city of bozeman. A non profit organization supporting the bozeman public library through used book sales.
A list of all book kit records can be found by searching book kit. Bozeman public library foundation is proud to fund one book one bozeman, an annual event where people are encouraged to read and. The nebraska library commissions talking book and braille service offers many popular fiction and nonfiction titles. We offer book club kits, sponsored by the friends of spokane public library. The logan library provides bookclub kits to reading groups. Anyone can joinwhether you are a friend, faculty, student, staff, retiree, alum, man, woman, couple, or singlejoin us. Weve also included a discussion guide and tip sheet. If you know the kit that you would like to reserve.
It is important to return all books in a book club set on. The nebraska library commissions talking book and braille service offers many popular. Reads mostly new fiction, with a short story collection. Adichie, chimamanda ngozi, americanah, bozeman public library 5822421. The fall used book sale has a few people excitedmemberships are rolling in. Contribute to the ongoing development of a great book group. East central regional library book club kits were started in 2002 with a grant from the minnesota library association foundation, with matching funds from book clubs in north branch, pine city and princeton libraries. If you are interested in exploring book conversations in an informal social setting, the friends of msu library book group may be perfect for you. To request a kit, please go to the reference desk or call a reference librarian at 6179932870. A non profit organization supporting the bozeman public library through used book sales, memberships, and donations. Book club kits bozeman library bozeman public library.
Ransom district library book club kits ppppaaaaggggeeee 2222 ooooffff 11116666 utilizing the catalog to find these items. Friends of the bozeman public library home facebook. Friends of the bozeman public library friends of the bozeman public library friends of the bozeman public library friends of the bozeman. Each kit contains 810 copies of one book along with a folder containing information about the author and title and a list of possible discussion questions. Weve taken away the hassle by collecting the books for you into a kit. Bozeman public library foundation is proud to fund one book one bozeman, an annual event where people are encouraged to read and discuss the same book to promote literacy and community engagement through the shared experience of reading. Anyone can joinwhether you are a friend, faculty, student. Thank you to the friends of bozeman public library for sponsoring the book club kits. Bags are available to teachers, homeschoolers, and other groups. Kits can be checked out for 6 weeks with one renewal.
Our collection contains a range of book club kits available for loan. While our friends of the library book club takes a break, the walking book club picks up for the summer. We have everything you need for your book clubs next meeting. For more information about the friends of bozeman public library, the friends book club, book kits, downloadable books, novels set in london, or nonfiction set in montana, please call 5822410. The book chosen for this month is the classic call of the wild by jack london. Youll also find tips on starting and running a successful book club in each kit. Book club kits, lego kits, duplo kits, storytime kits, and big idea storytime kits. Each kit contains everything your book club needs to enjoy reading and discussing your next book. Part of the librarys mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone. Book discussion kits contain multiple copies of the same book and a folder with suggested book discussion questions designed to assist book club facilitators. Interested in starting your own book club, or looking for some thought provoking reads for your existing book club.
The bozeman public library shares the vision of the nations founders that liberty and learning are inseparable and that a. Use the available now filter to determine which kits are currently available. Book club kits are a resource for book clubs wanting the convenience of a prepackaged kit in a bag. Below are some tasks that should be addressed by the club coordinator. Anyone with a chinook arch member library card can check out book club kits, by. These tasks may be delegated to other club members. One great way to carve out time and fill the need for intellectual conversations are book clubs. The kids book club meets monthly on thursdays at 4. We have 190 titles that are distributed among the various washington county libraries. Click on the title for more information and to see if the kit is currently available. I miss many things about bozeman, but one of the top things i miss is the library. Each kit includes 10 copies of a book for use by your club, biographical notes on the author, sample discussion questions and tips for a successful book discussion. Friends of the bozeman public library bozeman, montana. Pierce county library foundation sponsors this special service.
This will be a great way for area groups to share not just the titles of what theyve read and enjoyed, but the. You will receive an email message to notify you when your kit is ready for you at bozeman public library. Here at wpl we offer a wide variety of book club kits, all ready to go. Handy bag many kits have suggested discussion questions and. After a book has been discussed by the group, its multiple copies become a book kit. Kits can be checked out with a valid library card to a representative of a book club. The friends of the bozeman public library support the bozeman public library. As you are thinking about your next titles, you may want to consider checking out one of our book club kits. The kit is checked out to one group member who is responsible for all the materials. Book club kits winnipeg public library city of winnipeg. Book club kits from the nebraska library commission. Selections to consider for your book club recorded online session recorded april 14, 2011 lisa. East central regional library book club kits were started in 2002 with a grant from the minnesota library. You can also search the catalog for book club kits in general.
Please wait for email notification that your kit is there to pick up. Book discussion kits can be reserved up to six months in. Due to the covid19 pandemic, the bozeman public library is closed to the public. Are you in a book club and looking for a new book to read.
Book discussion kits will be loaned for a 5week period. Find what youre looking for through the online catalogs for our physical, digital, and book club kit collections. This will be a great way for area groups to share not just the titles of what theyve read and enjoyed, but the books themselves. Meets the third tuesday of the month september may, 6. When will my book clubs kit be at the pickup branch. Hoopla allows library patrons to download or stream media content. Friends of the bozeman public library, bozeman, mt. As the montana center for the book, we support public book clubs that engage in thoughtprovoking discussions. The friends raise funds to support the library with community resources like book club kits. The book club kit american girl library criswell, patti kelley on.
The norfolk public library now provides book club kits. Jefferson county library book club kits consist of ten copies of a title and are packaged in a plastic tote. The book group kit is checked out to one person who is responsible for returning the complete kit, including all materials. In addition to being fun, free outings for children and families. Join a group at a pierce county library or online to discuss a book. Book discussion kits are designed for book clubs and other groups to read and discuss the same book. Resources for book club groups nebraska library commission. Each kit contains 810 copies of one book along with a folder containing information about the author and title and a list of possible discussion. Is there someone who would like to join your book club who struggles with regular print because of a disability.
The representative is responsible for returning the kit with all ten copies of the book inside. These titles are all available as book club kits for check out from the nebraska library commission. The poudre river public library district has you covered. Reads mostly new fiction, with a short story collection, classic literature, memoir and a young. The book kits are currently available for check out at two library locations, pretlow anchor branch library and little creek branch library. The bozeman public librarys book club kit collection has 94 titles.
As soon as is reasonable to do so, we will make our collection available again. Friends of the bozeman public library book donations suspended. Book clubs feel the love with new book kits books thank you for reading. To learn how to add your librarys book discussion kits to this wiki page, please. Current reading list friends of msu library book group. This is in effect tuesday, march 17 th until further notice. Book club kits are created with the book club reader in mind. Kits may be reserved up to one year in advance by calling. The bozeman public library s book club kit collection has 94 titles.
The natrona county librarys storytime for children ages 35 is held each wednesday, thursday and saturday at 10. Book club kits can be reserved online using kitkeeper or in person at the circulation desk. Book club kits offer 10 copies of a title and a reading guide in a convenient tote. Overdue fines for book club set titles are the same as for other library materials. Exchange the book dummy for the kit at the circulation desk. Each one of our kits typically contain 12 paperback books and a large print copy, if available.
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