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Book Discussion Groups
All library book discussion groups meet in the library's Conference Room (unless otherwise noted) and light refreshments are usually served.
Advance registration is required for teen book discussions. Please call 703-248-5034 (TTY 711) or stop by the Youth Services Desk for more information.
A limited number of paperback copies of discussion books are available on a "first-come, first-serve" basis at the Circulation Desk or (for teen discussion groups) at the Youth Services Desk. You can also click on each book title (below) to check the availability of the item in our regular collection.
Registration
Advance registration is required for teen book discussions. Please call 703-248-5034 (TTY 711) or stop by the Youth Services Desk for more information.
Available Copies of Books
A limited number of paperback copies of discussion books are available on a "first-come, first-serve" basis at the Circulation Desk or (for teen discussion groups) at the Youth Services Desk. You can also click on each book title (below) to check the availability of the item in our regular collection.
Great Books Foundation Discussion Series
A "Great Books" discussion concentrating on literary classics (both traditional and modern) meeting at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from September through May (sometimes June). Open to all and no registration required.
Next Discussion:
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7 p.m.
The Wife of Martin Guerre
By Janet Lewis
Note: This is a make up date for the March 13 discussion, which was cancelled because of inclement weather.
View the complete schedule (with book selections) for 2016-2017.
Senior Book Discussion Series
A general book discussion geared toward seniors and held roughly every 6 weeks from September through June, usually on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Focuses on a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles selected in advance (over the summer) by the group. Open to all and no registration required.
Next Discussion:
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.
Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsberg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World
By Linda Hirshman
View the complete schedule (with book selections) for the 2016-2017.
Teen Summer Book Club
A monthly discussion group for grades 9 through 12 held June through August. Registration required; limited copies of the book available at the Youth Services Desk. For more information please call 703-248-5034 (TTY 711) or stop by the Youth Services Desk.
Next Discussion:
Thursday, June 15, 2017 @ 7 p.m.
I Hunt Killers
By Barry Lyga
Thursday Evening Book Group
A general book discussion held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. Books are usually selected by the group 3 to 6 months in advance and alternate between fiction and nonfiction. Open to all and no registration required.
Next Discussion:
Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Independent People
By Halldor Laxness
Visit the Thursday Evening Book Group website, which lists a complete schedule (with book selections) of upcoming discussions as well as additional info about the group.
Middle School Book Club
A discussion group for grades 6 through 8 held during the school year. Registration is now open for the 2016-2017 school year. For more information please call 703-248-5034 (TTY 711) or stop by the Youth Services Desk.
Note: The Middle School Book Club is on hiatus and will resume in October 2017.
Previous Discussion:
Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 7 p.m.
Hereville
By Barry Deutsch
A discussion group for grades 6 through 8 held during the school year. Registration is now open for the 2016-2017 school year. For more information please call 703-248-5034 (TTY 711) or stop by the Youth Services Desk.
Note: The Middle School Book Club is on hiatus and will resume in October 2017.
Previous Discussion:
Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 7 p.m.
Hereville
By Barry Deutsch