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Book Clubs are led by t he community members that attend on a regular basis\, they select the mont hly books in advance so everyone can read the same book title. Thi s book club meets the first Wednesday of each month\, \;from September to May.
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Listed below are a few reminders so ever yone can enjoy the club: \;
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The safety of our participants and staff is our top priority\, please review our \;Stay Safe Guidelines &\; Patron Conduct Policy.
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Registration is required\, space is limited. If you cannot a ttend\, please cancel your registration.
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All participants are en couraged to read the book\, if you don't like the style\, at least read th e first few chapters and the final chapter so you can participate in the d iscussions.
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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.
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Be grac ious in your comments. If you did not like the book\, be kind in your feed back. Contribute positively and respectfully.
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Take turns\, give everyone a chance to share. Remember\, book clubs are discussion groups. K eep an open mind\, ready to discover new books and ideas. \;
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Respect the discussion space\, be a good listener and don't engage in sid e conversations\, be sure to mute your cell phones!
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\n< p>Book Club Selections
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September 7 - Five Little Indians\, by Michelle Good
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October 5 - A Separation\, by Katie Kitamu ra
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November 2 - The Henna Artist\, by A lka Joshi
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December 7 - The Son of the House \, by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia
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January 4 - Death at La Fenice\, by Donna Leon
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February 1 - Lessons in Chemistry\, by Bonnie Garmus
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March 1 - The Christie Affair\, by Nina de Gramont\n
April 5 - TBA
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May 3 - TBA
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Video Conference Programs:
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Allows you to enjoy real-time video chat with l ibrary staff and other registered participants. When joining\, you have th e option to connect with audio only\, but it is encouraged to allow audio and video to get the most out of the program. Please note that you will be sent an email with the Zoom conference link prior to the start of the pro gram. You will need this link to join the program.
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We ask that all participants conduct themselves respectfully\, and adhere to the Patron Conduct Policy.
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If you are unable to attend\, we ask that you cancel your regi stration or email \;askus@barr ielibrary.ca
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If you have any questions or require technical as sistance please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca \;
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We want to imp rove\, to serve you better. Please take a moment to complete our \;Program E valuation Form. \;
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