The Library offers several book clubs catering to a wide range of reading interests. The titles listed below are available from the Information Desk.
*WPL is closely monitoring the current public health situation, and may require masking during meetings or for them to be held virtually. You will be notified of our final decision no later than one week in advance. Refreshments will not be served at in-person meetings at this time. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Leah Farrell at (203)284-6425 or lfarrell@wallingfordlibrary.org.
Discussion Group Schedule
Classics Book Club
First Monday of February, June & October at 7:00 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom*
This book group is moderated by Cindy Haiken, Readers’ Advisory Librarian. Contact Cindy Haiken at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org for details and to find out how to access the book online.
- October 7 (Thursday)
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
SCOW Presenta: Club de Lectura en Español! (Spanish Book Club)
Únase a Daisy Lopez de la Comunidad Hispana de Wallingford para una discusión de lectura, totalmente en español! Se reúne en SCOW, 284 Washington St, Wallingford.
Si quisiera pedir prestada una copia de la biblioteca, favor de contactar a Daisy Lopez al correo electrónico (dlopez@scowinc.org) o llamando a la Comunidad Hispana de Wallingford (203-265-5866).
- 30 de Noviembre
En el Tiempo de las Mariposas por Julia Alvarez - 30 de Marzo
El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera por Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Mystery Book Group
First Wednesday (September-December, February-June) at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room and via Zoom*
This book group is moderated by Carole Shmurak, author of 11 books and Professor Emerita at Central Connecticut State University. To participate, contact Carole Shmurak at cshmurak@gmail.com.
Fall 2021: Land of 10,000 Lakes
The stereotypical behavior of people from Minnesota (courteous, reserved, and mild-mannered) is popularly known as “Minnesota nice.” The cultural characteristics of “Minnesota nice” include polite friendliness, an aversion to open confrontation, a tendency toward understatement, a disinclination to make a direct fuss or stand out, apparent emotional restraint, and self-deprecation. But clearly, not everyone in Minnesota behaves that way — as these four novels illustrate.
- October 6
Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger - November 3 (snow date: Thursday, November 4)
Devil May Care by David Housewright - December 8 (snow date: Thursday, December 9)
Dark of the Moon by John Sandford
Thursday Night Book Club
Third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom*
This book group is moderated by Cindy Haiken, Readers’ Advisory Librarian. Contact Cindy Haiken at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org for details and to find out how to access the book online.
- October 21
Radio Free Vermont by Bill McKibben
Truth Be Told: Nonfiction Book Group
Thursdays every other month at 7:00 p.m. in the Collins Room and via Zoom*
Moderated by Educator Susan Gomes. To participate and for details about meeting virtually or in-person, contact Cindy Haiken at chaiken@wallingfordlibrary.org.
- September 30
Girls of Tender Age by Mary-Ann Tirone Smith - December 2
Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl