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DESCRIPTION:Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers 
 for  animated in-person discussions.\n.\nhttps://barrielibrary.libnet.info
 /event/7196114
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Register to Attend</strong> - Clic
 k on Register Button</p>\n<p>Book Clubs are led by the community members t
 hat attend on a regular basis\; they select the monthly books in advance s
 o everyone can read the same book title. This book club meets at 7 PM on t
 he second Thursday of each month from September through May.</p>\n<hr />\n
 <p><strong>Listed below are a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club
 </strong>:&nbsp\;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The safety of our participants and staff 
 is our top priority\, please review our&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.barriel
 ibrary.ca/about-bpl/stay-safe-guidelines">Stay Safe Guidelines</a> &amp\; 
 <a href="https://www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/about-the-library/policies
 /patron-conduct-policy.pdf">Patron Conduct Policy</a>.</li>\n<li>Registrat
 ion is required\, space is limited. If you cannot attend\, please cancel y
 our registration.</li>\n<li>All participants are encouraged to read the bo
 ok\, if you don't like the style\, at least read the first few chapters an
 d the final chapter so you can participate in the discussions.</li>\n<li>R
 emember to stay on topic\, you invested the time to read the book\, so com
 e prepared to discuss. There are no wrong or right interpretations of a bo
 ok ? just different perspectives.</li>\n<li>Be gracious in your comments. 
 If you did not like the book\, be kind in your feedback. Contribute positi
 vely and respectfully.</li>\n<li>Take turns\, give everyone a chance to sh
 are. Remember\, book clubs are discussion groups. Keep an open mind\, read
 y to discover new books and ideas.</li>\n<li>Respect the discussion space\
 , be a good listener and don't engage in side conversations\, be sure to m
 ute your cell phones!</li>\n</ul>\n<hr />\n<p>September 15\, 2022 -&nbsp\;
 <em>Obasan</em>&nbsp\;by Joy Kogawa</p>\n<p>October 20\, 2022 - &nbsp\;Gre
 enwood by Michael Christie</p>\n<p>November 17\, 2022 - Scarborough by Cat
 herine Hernandez</p>\n<p>January 12\, 2023 - Cobalt by Charlie Angus&nbsp\
 ;</p>\n<p>February 9\, 2023 - Gutter Child by Jael Richardson</p>\n<p>Marc
 h 9\, 2023 - The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi&nbsp\;</p>\n<
 p>April 13\, 2023 - Fearless Fighter by Vera Mlangazuwa Chirwa</p>\n<p>May
  11\, 2023 - What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>The h
 ealth and safety of our participants and staff is our top priority\, pleas
 e review our&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/stay-sa
 fe-guidelines">Stay Safe Guidelines</a>.</p>\n<p>If you are unable to atte
 nd\, we ask that you cancel your registration.</p>\n<p>Questions? Please c
 all&nbsp\;705-728-1010&nbsp\;or email&nbsp\;<a href="mailto:askus@barrieli
 brary.ca">askus@barrielibrary.ca</a></p>\n<hr />\n<p>We want to improve\, 
 to serve you better. Please take a moment to complete our&nbsp\;<strong><a
  href="https://www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/kudos-and-concerns">Program 
 Evaluation Form.</a></strong></p>\nhttps://barrielibrary.libnet.info/event
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