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Book Groups and Clubs for Readers…
November 2009 Book Clubs, Author Appearances & Literary Events at Broward County Library
For Adults:
The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
November 4 - Get Published in 90 Days, 6 p.m. Call 954-714-6607 to register.
Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University
November 1 - "One Day I'd Like to Write a Novel." Jumpstart your writing dreams and celebrate National Novel Writing Month by writing your own short novel by Nov. 30 Learn tips on how to reach your goals from guest author/lecturer, 2 to 4 p.m.
November 11 - Bestsellers Book Club: The Quest by Wilbur Smith, 3 to 4 p.m.
November 17- Autores español en America: El Circulo de Lectura en Español y America Reads Spanish se complacen en presenter a los autores Susanna Vallejo y Cre Santos como parte de la serie Autores Español en America. El evento inlcuira un dialogo con los autores, lectura colectiva y firma de libros, 7:30 p.m.
November 20 - Book Talk, Panel Discussion, and Book Signing with Kennedy Achille, author of Problems on the Yard (Dysfunctional Greeks), 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Beach Branch Library
November 18 - Beach Readers Book Club, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call library for book title.
Tyrone Bryant Branch Library
November 14 - Bryant Friends Book Club will discuss Skinny Bitch, a book for savvy women who want to reduce their weight, by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, 4 p.m.
Century Plaza Branch Library
November 9 - Ruth E. Cohan Jewish Book Review: The Last Ember by Daniel Levin, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
November 30 - Century Plaza Book Club: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, noon to 1 p.m.
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
November 4 - Book Discussion: A Princess Found, by Sarah Culberson and Tracy Trivis, 6 to 7 p.m.
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch Library
November 7 - Short Story Discussion Group: Please contact Sean, 954-926-2420, for story title and story copies, 1 to 2 p.m.
Davie/Cooper City Branch Library
November 19 - The Big Read Book Discussion will discuss The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, 2 to 3 p.m.
Hallandale Beach Branch Library
November 14 - Books and Bites Book Club, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, 3 to 4 p.m.
November 21 - The Big Read and the Big Read for Young Readers: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain. Enjoy live music by Billy Joe Bob, tasty treats and a showing of the film Tom Sawyer, all ages, 3 p.m.
Imperial Point Branch Library
November 18 - The Big Read Book Discussion: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
November 10 - Jewish Heritage Month Books & Movies: The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom with John and Elizabeth Sherill, 5:15 p.m. Must RSVP.
November 28 - Book Review and Signing with Charvella J. Campbell, author of Hush Now Sweet Girl, 2:30 p.m.
Main Library
November 7 - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Big Read Kick-Off: The Gold Coast Jazz Society Quartet will perform Dixieland music from 1 to 3 p.m. Staged Reading of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer performed by local teens, 3 to 4 p.m.(Event begins at noon).
November 12 - Meet author Ann Wainer who will discuss her book Family Portrait: A Memoir of a Jewish Family During the Holocaust, noon, 6th Floor. Books will be available for sale and signing. This book and author presentation is being held in honor of Jewish Book Month. This program sponsored by the Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Libraries. Call 965-357-7443 for information.
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library
November 5 - Rosa's Book Club discusses Rough Waters by Robert B. Parker, 1 p.m.
North Regional/BC Library
November 10 - Lunch with the Librarian: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain Big Read Presentation and Discussion with librarian Victor Lawrence. Bring lunch; cold drinks provided, noon to 1 p.m.
November 17 - Ruth E. Cohan Jewish Book Review: The Last Ember, by Daniel Levin, 2 to 3 p.m.
November 18 - Reading Round Table: Librarian Julieann Ross will lead a discussion of The Senator's Wife, by Sue Miller, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Northwest Regional
November 18 - Ruth E. Cohan Jewish Book Review: The Last Ember, by Daniel Levin, 2 to 3 p.m.
Pembroke Pines Branch/Walter C. Young Resource Center
November 18 - Let's Talk About Books Book Discussion will discuss Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, 1 p.m.
South Regional/Broward College Library
November 2 - Book Launching and signing of Souldance by Jean Lowrie-Chin, 6 to 7 p.m.
November 21 - Nia Book Discussion: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot Diaz, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Southwest Regional Library
November 10 - Café Literario: La carretera, by Cormac McCarthy, 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17 - Let's Talk About Books Book Club: Sarah's Key, by Tatiana de Rosnay, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Stirling Road Branch Library
November 17 - Big Read Book Discussion: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Tamarac Branch Library
November 2 - Ruth E. Cohan Jewish Book Review: The Last Ember, by Daniel Levin, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
November 5 - Brandeis Book Discussion: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
November 18 - Tamarac Branch Library Book Discussion on Authors Really Worth Reading: Librarian Lisa Lobel will present My Enemy's Cradle, by Sara Young, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
West Regional Library
November 10 -Fantasy Book Club: Good Omens, by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
November 14 - Knit*Lit Book Club: A book club featuring crafty fiction for fiber fans will discuss Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte. Bring your current project with you, 2 to 4 p.m.
November 20 - West Regional Book Club, Divisadero, by Michael Ondaajte, 10 a.m. to noon.
Weston Branch Library
Book-Club-in-a-Bag: Start your own book club with everything you need to lead a discussion group: 10 books, questions, biographical information, reviews, and a sign-up form to help you keep track of the books. All items must be returned when due. Contact Linda Abraham for available titles: 954-389-2098 x. 249.
November 24 - English Book Discussion: Shanghai Girls, by Lisa See, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
November 30 - Spanish Book Discussion: El Desbarrancadero, by Fernando Vallejo, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For Children:
Alvin Sherman Library at Nova
November 7 - Letters About Literature: Write a letter to an author for a chance to win a cool prize for you and your library, grades 4-12, 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Hallandale Beach Branch Library
November 21 - The Big Read and the Big Read for Young Readers: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain. Enjoy live music by Billy Joe Bob, tasty treats and a showing of the film Tom Sawyer, all ages, 3 p.m.
North Regional/BC Library
November 24 - Tweens Chit Chat Book Club: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain, ages 8-11, 6 to 7 p.m. Please preregister.
Northwest Regional
November 21 - Book Discussion: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain. Stop by the Youth Services Desk and get your copy, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Watch the movie and discuss the differences, 2 to 3 p.m.
Weston Branch
November 9 - Book Journeys Book Club, call for title, ages 9-13, 4 to 5 p.m. Preregister at Youth Services Desk.
For Teens:
Alvin Sherman Library at Nova
November 7 - Teen Writing Challenge: Take the challenge and write an entire novel in 30 days. Find out how as we celebrate National Novel Writing Month, ages 13-17, 1 to 1:30 p.m.
November 7 - Letters About Literature: Write a letter to an author for a chance to win a cool prize for you and your library, grades 4-12, 1:30 to 2 p.m.
16 - Romance Readers Teen Book Club: If You Come Softly, by Jacqueline Woodson, ages 14-17, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
November 14 - Teen Book Club: Author Bonnie Glover will discuss her novel Going Down South, ages 13-18, 1 to 3 p.m.
Northwest Branch Library
November 4 - Teen Book Club: Call for title, ages 12-17, 6 to 7 p.m.
West Regional
November 17 - Teen Reads Book Club & Discussion: Come join us for refreshments and discussion, ages 14 to 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Preregistration required.
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