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DESCRIPTION:Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers 
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Register to Attend Online</strong>
  - Click on Register Button.&nbsp\;</p>\n<hr />\n<p>Book Clubs are led by 
 the community members that attend on a regular basis\, they select the mon
 thly books in advance so everyone can read the same book title. <strong>Th
 is book club meets the first Wednesday&nbsp\; of each month from Sept thro
 ugh June.</strong></p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong></strong><strong>Listed below a
 re a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club</strong>:&nbsp\;</p>\n<u
 l>\n<li>The safety of our participants and staff is our top priority\, ple
 ase review our&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/stay-
 safe-guidelines">Stay Safe Guidelines</a> &amp\; <a href="https://www.barr
 ielibrary.ca/about-bpl/about-the-library/policies/patron-conduct-policy.pd
 f">Patron Conduct Policy</a>.</li>\n<li>Registration is required\, space i
 s limited. If you cannot attend\, please cancel your registration.</li>\n<
 li>All participants are encouraged to read the book\, if you don't like th
 e style\, at least read the first few chapters and the final chapter so yo
 u 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. Th
 ere are no wrong or right interpretations of a book &ndash\; just differen
 t perspectives.</li>\n<li>Be gracious in your comments. If you did not lik
 e the book\, be kind in your feedback. Contribute positively and respectfu
 lly.</li>\n<li>Take turns\, give everyone a chance to share. Remember\, bo
 ok clubs are discussion groups. Keep an open mind\, ready to discover new 
 books and ideas.&nbsp\;</li>\n<li>Respect the discussion space\, be a good
  listener and don't engage in side conversations\, be sure to mute your ce
 ll phones!</li>\n</ul>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>Book Club Selections</strong><s
 trong></strong></p>\n<p>September 2023 -&nbsp\; <a href="https://barrie.bi
 bliocommons.com/v2/record/S177C1373214">Pachinko</a> by Min Jin Lee</p>\n<
 p>October 2023 -<a href="https://barrie.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S177C1
 746379">&nbsp\;The Lovers&nbsp\;</a>by Paolo Cognetti</p>\n<p>November 202
 3 -&nbsp\;<a href="https://barrie.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S177C1754752
 ">The Girl in His Shadow</a>&nbsp\;by Audrey Blake</p>\n<p>December 2023 -
 &nbsp\;<a href="https://barrie.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S177C1735184">H
 aven</a>&nbsp\;by Emma Donoghue</p>\n<p>January 2024 -&nbsp\;<a href="http
 s://barrie.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S177C1777747">Coronation Year</a>&n
 bsp\;by Jennifer Robson</p>\n<p>February 2024 - <a href="https://barrie.bi
 bliocommons.com/v2/record/S177C1720319" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The
  Love of My Life</a> by Rosie Walsh</p>\n<p>March 2024 -&nbsp\;<a href="ht
 tps://barrie.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S177C1637560">The Push</a>&nbsp\;
 by Ashley Audrain</p>\n<p>April 2024 -<a href="https://barrie.bibliocommon
 s.com/v2/record/S177C1734940">&nbsp\;Counterfeit</a>&nbsp\;by Kirstin Chen
 </p>\n<p>May 2024 - <a href="https://barrie.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1
 77C1790935" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women Talking</a> by Miriam Toe
 ws&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>June 2024 - Selection Meeting for following year\, no bo
 ok discussion</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>Video Conference Programs</strong>:&
 nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Allows you to enjoy real-time video chat with librar
 y staff and other registered participants. When joining\, you have the opt
 ion to connect with audio only\, but it is encouraged to allow audio and v
 ideo 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 program.
  You will need this link to join the program.</p>\n<p>We ask that all part
 icipants conduct themselves respectfully\, and adhere to the <a href="http
 s://www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/about-the-library/policies/patron-condu
 ct-policy.pdf">Patron Conduct Policy</a>.</p>\n<p>If you have any question
 s or require technical assistance please call 705-728-1010 or email&nbsp\;
 <a href="mailto:askus@barrielibrary.ca">askus@barrielibrary.ca</a>&nbsp\;&
 nbsp\;</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>We want to improve\, to serve you better. P
 lease take a moment to complete our&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.barrielibra
 ry.ca/about-bpl/kudos-and-concerns">Program Evaluation Form.</a></strong><
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