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, November 6th; 3:30-4:15pm
Reading: Happy Sloth Day! by
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Take a stunning sloth’s-eye view of the world in this beautiful and informative photographic nonfiction picture book from award-winning author and photographer April Pulley Sayre.
Come meet sloths in the rainforest canopy where these slow, gentle creatures live and see what they eat, how they hide from predators, and much more. Young readers will also learn about some of the other creatures that share this interconnected and fragile tropical forest ecosystem. With gorgeous photographs, a text that’s perfect for reading aloud, info-packed side bars, and detailed end matter, this book will captivate sloth enthusiasts of all ages!
Homeschool Family Book Club (All ages; must have adult in attendance for youth younger than 10)
3rd Tuesdays of each month
Tuesday, November 18th; 1:30-2:30pm
Reading: Joshua’s Oregon Trail Diary by Patricia Hermes
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In Patricia Hermes's second installment of Joshua's journey West in 1848, we meet the young adventurer once again upon his arrival in Oregon, where his new life will begin.
It is the fall of 1848, and Joshua and his family have finally arrived in Oregon. Excited about their new home, they choose a place to build and raise a farm. Though life out West is trying, and they must cope with losses and setbacks, they also experience great success and joy.
Graphic Novel Book Club (Grades 3-5)Thursday, November 20th; 3:30pm
Reading: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui Sutherland
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The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this first-ever graphic novel adaptation!Not every dragonet wants a destiny ...
Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. He's not so sure about the prophecy part, but Clay can't imagine not living with the other dragonets; they're his best friends.
So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all five spring into action. Together, they will choose freedom over fate, leave the mountain, and fulfill their destiny -- on their own terms.
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes.
