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Book Group in a Bag: Book groups can now check out a bag of books for their reading group. Bags have 10 copies and check out for 6 weeks. Browse what's availability and request one online.
Snow Book Group
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Book cover of The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani

Join a lively and fun discussion of the month's selected title. Refreshments served. Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.

Current Selection:

May 21:  The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani
Two star-crossed lovers--Enzo and Ciro--meet and separate, until, finally, the power of their love changes both of their lives forever. Set during the years preceding and during World War I.

Upcoming Selections:

June 18:  State of Wonder by Ann Pratchett
July 16:  Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

The Reading Guild (Cooper)
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The Reading Guild meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The group's members pick a theme like Shakespeare or travel every other month; the other months are open discussions of your favorite book or current reading. Everyone brings a dish to share! Call the Cooper Branch (804-224-0921) or check our program listing for this month's topic.

Let's Talk About Books (Newton)
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Join Bobbie Borman, staff, and other readers to talk about books. There is no required reading; different types of books are explored like science fiction or just your favorite book. The group meets the third Monday of each month from 2-4pm at Newton Branch.