Justice Initiatives Book Club: Eva's Man by Gayl Jones
Edited by Toni Morrison and published in 1976, Gayl Jones’ novel Eva’s Man is a deadpan yet spellbinding meditation on sexual violence and its aftershocks. Incarcerated for the murder of her lover, Eva recalls formative sexual traumas with a...
Justice Initiatives Book Club: Eva's Man by Gayl Jones
Edited by Toni Morrison and published in 1976, Gayl Jones’ novel Eva’s Man is a deadpan yet spellbinding meditation on sexual violence and its aftershocks. Incarcerated for the murder of her lover, Eva recalls formative sexual traumas with a...
MAY
20
Book Discussion: Bright Lines by Tanwi Nandini Islam
BPL Senior Librarian Robert Renwick leads the in-person discussion of Tanwi Nandini Islam's Bright Lines. For the live-stream of the inaugural event from Gracie Mansion, go here.
Bright Lines tells the story of three young women...
JUL
13
Philosemitism and Its Discontents: Austerlitz
Philosemitism--the love of Jewish culture--has received much less attention than its destructive sibling, antisemitism. The latter generally accepts the status quo, but the former often takes the shape of discovery, especially in literature. We...
JUL
20
Philosemitism and Its Discontents: A Guide for the Perplexed
Philosemitism--the love of Jewish culture--has received much less attention than its destructive sibling, antisemitism. The latter generally accepts the status quo, but the former often takes the shape of discovery, especially in literature. We...
JUL
27
Philosemitism and Its Discontents: Daniel Deronda, Part I
Philosemitism--the love of Jewish culture--has received much less attention than its destructive sibling, antisemitism. The latter generally accepts the status quo, but the former often takes the shape of discovery, especially in literature. We...
AUG
3
Philosemetism and Its Discontents: Daniel Deronda Part II
Philosemitism--the love of Jewish culture--has received much less attention than its destructive sibling, antisemitism. The latter generally accepts the status quo, but the former often takes the shape of discovery, especially in literature. We...
SEP
21
Book Discussion: Lorine Niedecker, "Collected Works"
William Corbett leads a three session discussion series on modern poets whose collective careers spanned the 20th century: Lorine Niedecker, James Schuyler, and August Kleinzahler. Through close reading of selected poems, you will learn to...
OCT
5
Book Discussion: August Kleinzahler, "Sleeping It Off in Rapid City"
William Corbett leads a three session discussion series on modern poets whose collective careers spanned the 20th century: Lorine Niedecker, James Schuyler, and August Kleinzahler. Through close reading of selected poems, you will learn to...
OCT
19
Book Discussion: James Schuyler, "Selected Poems"
William Corbett leads a three session discussion series on modern poets whose collective careers spanned the 20th century: Lorine Niedecker, James Schuyler, and August Kleinzahler. Through close reading of selected poems, you will learn to...
FEB
11
Teen Book Club: Nimona
Join us for our next teen book club meeting. We're reading the action packed and snarky graphic novel, Nimona by Noelle Stevenson.
We'll also chat about the books we're loving (and hating)!
Snacks will be provided...
FEB
16
Afrofuturism Discussion: Kindred by Octavia Butler
Explore Afrofuturism in literature at the Macon Library as we discuss a story like no other. Kindred is the bestselling novel by noted science-fiction author Octavia Butler, first published in 1979. In 2017, the book was...
FEB
21
Book Discussion: First Comes Love by Emily Giffin
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A pair of sisters find themselves at a crossroads in this dazzling new novel from the author of Something Borrowed, Where We Belong, and The One & Only. First Comes Love is a story about...
FEB
22
Reading Circle: Book Discussion "When Breath Becomes Air"
The book club is open to anyone who loves to read and discuss books.
Join us to discuss "When Breath Becomes Air" which chronicles Paul Kalanithi's transformation from a naïve medical student into a neurosurgeon at...
FEB
23
Book Discussion: Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi
Join us for the February book discussion! We will be reading the New York Times bestseller Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi.
A “buoyant” and “rapturous” debut novel (The Wall Street Journal) about the...
Book Discussion: God Help the Child by Toni Morrison
God Help the Child by Toni Morrison
Spare and unsparing, God Help the Child—the first novel by Toni Morrison to be set in our current moment—weaves a tale about the way the sufferings of childhood can shape, and...
Book Discussion: The Woman in Cabin 10
In this tightly wound, enthralling story reminiscent of Agatha Christie s works, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of...
Book Discussion: The Pearl by John Steinbeck
Join us for a book discussion held every month at 6:30 PM. Registration is required - please speak to a staff member at the Customer Service Desk.
FEB
25
Teen Book Discussion
Each month we read a short book and discuss it. Ask for a copy of the book at the desk or stop by to see how it works. This month we are reading Doctor Strange by Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo. Join us
FEB
27
MAR
15
Kids Explore: Storytelling
What story do you want to tell? Explore different ways to share stories using iPads, paper and pencil, crafting, and through traditional spoken words. Share a story about yourself or make up a new fantasy world. For children ages 6-12.
MAR
20
Book Discussion
Discuss The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. A remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette's brilliant and charismatic...
MAR
22
Kids Explore: Storytelling
What story do you want to tell? Explore different ways to share stories using iPads, paper and pencil, crafting, and through traditional spoken words. Share a story about yourself or make up a new fantasy world. For children ages 6-12.
MAR
23
Book Discussion: A Certain Age by Beatriz Williams
Falling in love with her paramour but unable to divorce because of societal conventions, married Jazz Age socialite Theresa Marshall tries to make the best of the situation but reconsiders her values when her lover falls for her soon-to-be sister...
Book Discussion: Behind Closed Doors By B.A. Paris
Newlyweds Grace and Jack Angel seem to lead a perfect life in British author Paris’s gripping debut, but appearances can be deceiving. In addition to being a handsome, successful attorney, Jack is also a sadistic psychopath, and the couple...
Book Discussion: If Kennedy Lived
Join us for a book discussion held every month at 6:30 PM. Registration is required - please speak to a staff member at the Customer Service Desk.
MAR
27
MAR
29
Kids Explore: Storytelling
What story do you want to tell? Explore different ways to share stories using iPads, paper and pencil, crafting, and through traditional spoken words. Share a story about yourself or make up a new fantasy world. For children ages 6-12.
Reading Circle: Book Discussion- "The Boat Rocker" by Ha Jin
The book club is open to anyone who loves to read and discuss books.
Join us to discuss "The Boat Rocker" by Ha Jin.
MAR
30
Teen Book Discussion
Each month we read a short book and discuss it. This month we will be reading Prez: Corndog in Chief by Mark Russel. Ask for a copy of the book at the desk or stop by to see how it works.
APR
18
Book Discussion: David and Goliath
Malcolm Gladwell's provocative new #1 bestseller -- now in paperback.
Three thousand years ago on a battlefield in ancient Palestine, a shepherd boy felled a mighty warrior with nothing more than a pebble and a sling-and ever...
APR
19
Reading Circle: Book Discussion- Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
The book club is open to anyone who loves to read and discuss books.
Join us to discuss "Another Brooklyn" by Jacqueline Woodson.
APR
20
Adult Book Club/Discussion
We will be reading The Darkest Child by Delores Phillips. All adults are welcome to join our discussion. Come to the desk to check out a copy of the title for this month.
APR
24
Reading Circle. Book Discussion : A long way home by Saroo Brierley with Larry Buttrose
An account of the author's inspirational effort to find his India birthplace describes how he was accidentally separated from his family in the mid-1980s, his survival on the streets of Calcutta, his adoption by an Australian family, and his...
APR
26
Book Discussion: Americanah
Come together to discuss Americanah by Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie, the winner of the One Book, One New York citywide reading program. Americanah was 2013's winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, and one of the New York...
APR
27
Book Discussion: Nora Webster: a novel by Colm To'ibi'n
Publisher Summary 1 "From one of contemporary literature's bestselling, critically acclaimed and beloved authors, a magnificent new novel set in Ireland, about a fiercely compelling young widow and mother of four, navigating grief...
Book Discussion: The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar
A perceptive and piercing writers with a profound, heartbreakingly honest novel about friendship, family, secrets, forgiveness, and second chances.
Coney Island Reads 2017!
Stop by the Coney Island Branch on April 27th from 5:30-7:00 PM for a night of special reading activities!
From 5:30-6:30, all Coney Island kids, ages 3-8, are invited to read with a special Coney Island Reading...
Teen Book Discussion
Every month we read a short book. This month's selection is Detour by S.A Bodeen. Stop by the desk and pick up a copy. All teens are welcome.
Book Discussion: Americanah
Come together to discuss Americanah by Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie, the winner of the One Book, One New York citywide reading program. Americanah was 2013's winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, and one of the New York...
MAY
16
Book Discussion of "Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)"
Enjoy an inspiring discussion of the popular mindfulness guide to reducing stress, increasing well-being, and heightening focus and creativity.
MAY
18
Adult Book Club/Discussion
Join us for a book discussion. Stop by the desk to check out a copy of this month's selection. All adults are welcome
The May 2017 selection is WILLING TO WALK ON WATER: STEP OUT IN FAITH AND LET GOD WORK MIRACLES THROUGH YOUR LIFE...
MAY
22
Adult Book Club/Discussion
Please join us for a discussion of 1984 by George Orwell. Please sign up at the information desk, where books will be available.
MAY
24
Big Read: Silver Sparrow Book Discussion
Set in a middle-class neighborhood in Atlanta during the 1980s, the novel revolves around James Witherspoon's families: the public one and the secret one. When Witherspoon's daughters from each family meet, they form a friendship,...
MAY
31
Teen Book Discussion: Silver Sparrow
On Wednesday May 31, Teens are invited to join us for a discussion of Tayari Jones' Silver Sparrow at the Kings Highway Library.
From the book jacket:
Two families with teenage girls in 1980s Atlanta live very different lives...
The Big Read Teen Book Discussion - After Tupac and D Foster
The National Endowment for the Arts presents the Big Read, a book discussion for teens and tweens. You are invited to join us for a discussion of After Tupac and D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson. This program is offered as part of our NEA Big Read...
JUN
26
Adult Book Club/Discussion
Please join us for a discussion of A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan. Please sign up at the information desk, where books will be available.
JUN
27
Kids Book Discussion: Comic Book Game Show
Kids discuss their favorite comics and manga at the library and win prizes in a game of comic book themed Jeopardy!
For ages 8-18.
JUN
29
Book Discussion: "Just Kids" by Patti Smith
Patti Smith would evolve as a poet and performer, and Robert Mapplethorpe would direct his highly provocative style toward photography. Bound in innocence and enthusiasm, they traversed the city from Coney Island to Forty-second Street, and...
