#Special Book Club
Join us on Friday, December 6, from 1-3 p.m. at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Riverside for a spirited discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer! We'll start off by taking a tour of the Spirit in the Land exhibit before talking about the book.
Guiding questions:
- How do artists use their creative practice to celebrate their relationship with the land and address concerns in their communities?
- How can art and nature (experiences with the Museum) help visitors appreciate the land and develop the mutual understanding, care, and respect necessary for the survival and flourishing of all communities?
- What can art reveal about the relationship between cultural identity and the land?
There's also a special Teen Book Club (for ages 12-18) on Saturday, December 7, from 12-1:30 p.m. They'll discuss Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Monique Gray Smith, tour the Cummer Gardens and the Spirit in the Land exhibit, and do an art activity.
Note: There is no charge to enter the Museum if you are registered for one of the book clubs.
#Adult Reading Challenge
If you haven't joined the Jax Stacks yet... you have until December 31, 2024, to complete this year's reading challenge! Did you know that all of our book clubs' selected books count toward completion? "A book read by a Library Book Club in 2024" is one of the 16 categories!
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#Jax Stacks Virtual Book Club
We will discuss: "A book based on mythology" on Tuesday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m., live on Zoom. Note: No specific book is required to be read for this book club but it is a way for you to get (and give) extra book recommendations! Come talk about the books you're reading! If the event is full and you'd like some suggestions, you can also try requesting a personalized booklist.
#This Month's Book Club Picks
#Discovery Book Club
If you're looking to explore different genres or take a chance on something new, this is the book club for you!
Pablo Creek Regional Library
Thursday, December 5, @ 6:30 p.m.
Discussing The Christmas Appeal, by Janice Hallett
#Comic Club
Whether you can name every Robin from memory or you liked that one episode of Watchmen on HBO, the ComiClub is here for you!
Willow Branch Library
Tuesday, December 10, @ 6 p.m.
Discussing Friday, Book Three: Christmas Time Is Here Again, by Ed Brubaker
#As the Page Turns
Looking for something new to read? Explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction, and more!
Mandarin Branch Library
Thursday, December 12, @ 1 p.m.
Discussing The Guest List, by Lucy Foley
#Tangled Webb Book Club
Get caught up in a good book at Webb! We read and chat about a variety of fiction titles.
Webb Wesconnett Library
Thursday, December 12, @ 7 p.m.
Discussing The House Across the Lake, by Riley Sager
#Novel Pursuits Book Club
Have books, will travel... to wherever our fiction collection takes us! Meets the third Saturday of the month.
San Marco Branch Library
Saturday, December 14, @ 2 p.m.
Discussing The Christmas Guest, by Peter Swanson
#Nuts About Reading
Read and chat about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles on the third Tuesday of the month.
West Branch Library
Tuesday, December 17, @ 6 p.m.
Discussing Hyperbole and a Half, by Allie Brosh
#Shelf Conscious Book Club
Whether you’re an avid reader or struggle to find the time to complete just one book, you are welcome here!
Maxville Branch Library
Tuesday, December 17, @ 6 p.m.
Discussing The Hunting Party, by Lucy Foley
#Flamingo Book Club
Spread your wings with a diverse selection of fiction, nonfiction, and some Florida-based literature.
Beaches Branch Library
Tuesday, December 17, @ 6:30 p.m.
Discussing The Faraway World: Stories, by Patricia Engel
#From Books to Film
Is the book REALLY always better than the movie? We read a book and watch the movie (on our own) and discuss them both.
Southeast Regional Library
Thursday, December 19, @ 6 p.m.
Discussing The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams
#True Crime: 364.1 Book Club
Do you enjoy real-life crime stories? 364.1 is the Dewey Decimal number for True Crime books! Meets the fourth Thursday of the month.
Meeting online via Zoom
Thursday, December 19, @ 7 p.m.
Discussing Love and Death in the Sunshine State, by Cutter Wood
#Scottish Mystery Book Club
Dive into the thrilling world of Tartan Noir! Each book takes place in Scotland, the birthplace of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Regency Square Branch Library
Saturday, December 28, @ 10:30 a.m.
Discussing "The Second Murder at the Vicarage" by Val McDermid (included in Marple: Twelve New Stories)
