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SUMMARY:Book Club
LOCATION:Downtown Branch\nDowntown Branch
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DESCRIPTION:Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers 
 for animated discussions.\n.\nhttps://barrielibrary.libnet.info/event/7203
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Book Clubs are led by the community member
 s that attend on a regular basis\, they select the monthly books in advanc
 e so everyone can read the same book title. This book club meets the <stro
 ng>second Thursday of the month\,&nbsp\;from September to May</strong>. Li
 sted below are a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club:&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.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/st
 ay-safe-guidelines"><strong>Stay Safe Guidelines.</strong></a></li>\n<li>R
 egistration is required\, space is limited. If you cannot attend\, please 
 cancel your registration.</li>\n<li>All participants are encouraged to rea
 d the book\, if you don't like the style\, at least read the first few cha
 pters and the final chapter so you can participate in the discussions.</li
 >\n<li>Remember to stay on topic\, you invested the time to read the book\
 , so come prepared to discuss. There are no wrong or right interpretations
  of a book ? just different perspectives.</li>\n<li>Be gracious in your co
 mments. If you did not like the book\, be kind in your feedback. Contribut
 e positively and respectfully.</li>\n<li>Take turns\, give everyone a chan
 ce to share. Remember\, book clubs are discussion groups. Keep an open min
 d\, ready to discover new books and ideas.&nbsp\;</li>\n<li>Respect the di
 scussion space\, be a good listener and don't engage in side conversations
 \, be sure to mute your cell phones!&nbsp\;<br />&nbsp\;</li>\n</ul>\n<p><
 strong>Book Club Selections</strong></p>\n<p><enter entire="" year="" sele
 ctions="" in="" this="" section="" as="" follows:="" date="" xx="" -="" ti
 tle="" and="" author="" link="" to="" catalogue="" entry="">\n<p></p>\n<p>
 <strong>March</strong> &ndash\; The Rose Code by Kate Quinn</p>\n<p><stron
 g>April</strong> &ndash\; And the Mountains Echoed by Kalind Hosseini</p>\
 n<p><strong>May</strong> &ndash\; The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell</p>
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 p\; &nbsp\;<br /><br /><strong>Reminders</strong></enter></p>\n<ul>\n<li>I
 f you have any questions\, please call&nbsp\;705-728-1010&nbsp\;or email&n
 bsp\;askus@barrielibrary.ca&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</li>\n<li>This month the Thursda
 y book club is meeting in the Oro Room of the Downtown branch\, which is l
 ocated on the second floor.</li>\n<li>We want to improve\, to serve you be
 tter. Please take a moment to complete our&nbsp\;<strong><a href="https://
 form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=2c0fe9cf-e00c-4212-88e8-2dbce130a214&amp\
 ;lang=EN">Program Evaluation Form.</a></strong></li>\n</ul>\nhttps://barri
 elibrary.libnet.info/event/7203548
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