Try out our Friends Book Groups!
In 2024, the Friends added a new member benefit - Friends-only book groups! The afternoon and evening book groups meet every other month. You don't need to register, just show up! Copies of the books are held at Delaware, Orange and Liberty branches specifically for our groups.
Do you want to try it out but want to bring a non-Friend friend? (Tongue twister time!) Feel free! Non-members can attend one book club session for free, and then join the Friends of DCDL if they want to continue to participate.
September Afternoon Book Group
What's coming-up for September?
Tuesday, September 23rd @ 2pm at the Powell Chamber of Commerce office (36 Grace Drive, Powell, OH 43065)
Book selections: We'll be exploring a topic that's far-too-often in the headlines - Challenged & Banned Books.
Here's how to get started:
- Select a young adult or adult banned book title. No children's books, please.
- Try something new! Choose a banned book title that captures your interest.
- Look over the attached reading list by clicking the link button below, which includes diverse genres, topics, and authors. Any titles sound intriguing?
- Explore the American Library Association (ALA) Banned Books site to access additional lists of banned books. ALA provides a rich resource, including banned books titles and contexts: How & why challenges occur.
- You don't need to register for the book groups, just show up!
- There are copies being held at Delaware, Liberty & Orange branches.
- If you have any questions about the new Book Groups, we have a new email address to handle them! Contact Vicky and Joy at bookgroup@delawarelibraryfriends.org.
OCTOBER EVENING BOOK GROUP
THE PHOEBE VARIATIONS by Jane Hamilton
Tuesday, October 28th @ 6:30pm at Olive Garden Polaris
About the Book
The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Ruth and A Map of the World (both Oprah Book Club picks) returns with a stunning coming-of-age novel about girls, mothers, and finding one's way in the world.
What starts as an adolescent rebellion soon spirals into a whirlwind of self-discovery and unexpected connections. As Phoebe grapples with her shifting identity and strained relationships, she must navigate the tumultuous road out of girlhood and chart a new and unknown course.
About the Author
Jane Hamilton's novels have won literary prizes, have been made into films, and have been international bestsellers, and two of them, The Book of Ruth and A Map of the World, were selections of Oprah's Book Club. Her nonfiction has appeared in the New York Times; The Washington Post; Allure; O, The Oprah Magazine; Elle; and various anthologies. She lives on an apple farm in Wisconsin.
Author Visit
The Friends are excited to host Jane Hamilton at the Liberty Branch Library the evening before this group meets on 10/27. We would love to have you join us there! Click the link below to buy your ticket.
BOOKS WE HAVE READ