Book Clubs for YouthMeetings In-Person--Where young readers can explore new worlds, share ideas, and develop a love for storytelling through fun discussions and engaging activities.
My First Book Club (K-2nd grade)
1st Thursdays; October-May; Registration required
Thursday, December 4th; 3:30-4:15pm
Reading: The Three Little Superpigs and the Gingerbread Man by
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Join the Three Little Superpigs on another adventure in Fairyland!
It's time for Fairyland's annual bake-off! All three of the Superpigs are competing for a chance to win a magical key that can open any door in the city. Little do they know, the Big Bad Wolf also has a plan to win the key, one that involves his own confectionary creation -- the Gingerbread Man!
When the Gingerbread Man sneaks into the bake-off and steals the key, it's up to the Three Little Superpigs to chase after him and save the day!
The hilarious story reimagines the story of the Gingerbread Man and continues the exciting Fairyland adventures of the Three Little Superpigs!
Homeschool Family Book Club (All ages; must have adult in attendance for youth younger than 10)
3rd Tuesdays of each month
Tuesday, December 16th; 1:30-2:30pm
Reading: The Light at Tern Rock by Julia Sauer
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A Newbery Honor Book
Will Ronnie have to spend Christmas stranded in a lighthouse?
Ronnie and his aunt are tending the Tern Rock lighthouse for two December weeks while its keeper takes a much-needed vacation. Ronnie learns to love the slap of the waves against the Rock, sleeping in a bunk, climbing the winding staircase, and lighting the great lamp each night, and he looks forward to telling his family about it Christmas. But the days go by, and the lighthouse keeper doesn’t return to take them home.
Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday, December 18th; 3:30pm
Reading: Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey
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In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?
