Book Club

 

On the third Tuesday morning every month, the Sidney Public Library hosts a book club.  Members of the club, having read the selection of the month, meet to discuss the book and anything else that follows from the book.  Everyone has their own reason for being there.  But mostly it is about reading a good book.

 

The Sidney Public Library is always looking for new book club members.  All are welcome to join the discussion on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00am.

 

If you are interested in a different type of book club, such as genre-based (like science fiction), age-based (like teens), or one that meets in the evening please contact the library to see about setting something up.  The Sidney Library will happily entertain book club ideas.

 

 

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