Proceeds from the sale go to the friends of the greensboro public library, a diverse nonprofit organization whose purpose is to support the communitys cultural and literary needs. The collection of the library contains 511,858 volumes. Greensboro public library 2020 all you need to know. Book club in a bag kits contain 10 copies of a popular book, discussion questions, author biography, and book club tips. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. Federalsburg branch 123 morris avenue federalsburg, maryland 21632 phone. You can also access nearly 25,000 e books readable on your computer at netlibrary. Monday morning forum meets weekly september through may on mondays at 10. Book club groups in greensboro heres a look at some book club groups near greensboro. The group is sponsored by the high point public library. It is through shared knowledge and communication that. Library facilities are closed until further notice and all programs, events and meeting room bookings are canceled through april 30. Triad theatre league is offering a workshop in theatrical intimacy.
Fridays shopping goes from 11am8pm and on saturday the. Hudson park library read more book discussion club for english language learners. Semiannual book sale friends of the greensboro public library. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. The following is a listing of regularly scheduled programs and special events for children at the greensboro public library. Francis sale wraps up may 1st, the friends of greensboro public library hold their semiannual spring book sale at central library, located at 219 n. Librarians reimagine book clubs with the help of technology. The friends of the greensboro public library will hold its annual fall book sale at the central library beginning on thursday, oct. Library facilities are temporarily closed to the public and all programs, events and meeting room bookings are canceled until further notice due to covid19 concerns. Please click here for more information on the libraries department response to covid19 and other helpful resources. Greensboro public library recently upgraded its membership to an advantage account. Save surge book club discussion to your collection. The library makes available numerous local history resources through the north carolina collection and also maintains online genealogy resources. You bring what you are currently reading in whatever format that might be.
North east book discussion group greensboro library, nc. Greensboro public librarys holdings include recent books on both capt. This library is affiliated with greensboro free library. The collection of the library contains 18,235 volumes. Contact beth sheffield to ask about this collection here are the guidelines for requesting a set of books. The library serves a population of 395,174 residents. A documentary journey into vampire country and the dracula phenomenon, edited by elizabeth miller 2009. The wfdd book club meets quarterly at scuppernong books in greensboro and at the forsyth county public library in winstonsalem.
Beth photographed on the right oversees book clubs and programming for adults for the greensboro public library. The friends of the greensboro public library is an organization of people dedicated to supporting the mission of the greensboro, north carolina public library system. You can choose from more than 90 book club kits to find your book clubs next read. Greensboro public library maintains a collection of book club sets that can be checked out by area book clubs. Reading hidden figures with virtual book clubs bureau of. Members of the groups really enjoy talking oneonone with authors about their book, thus enhancing the book club experience, says barbara hauer, the. In response to the governors stayathome order, library facilities are closed to the public. Greensboro public library unc greensboro digital collections. Proceeds help the friends help the library, so please join us for this event.
Participate in our online book club through dear reader or for fun join our goodreads group for reading challenges and fun book discussions. Library customers have access to more than 100 computers, including a computer lab with 12 workstations and free computer training. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Greensboro library system greensboro library system. We help the library serve our community by providing additional money for programs and volunteers to help make the programs successful. Caroline county public library where knowledge grows.
Unique and inviting book discussions are taking place at a library branch near you or online. In partnership with the community, the greensboro public library strives to provide free and equal access to information, foster lifelong learning, and inspire the joys of reading. The sets generally contain 1015 books and can be checked out for four to six weeks, depending upon availability. The monroe county library system makes it easy for book clubs to find good titles to enjoy with enough copies for everyone. Book club kit selection is currently limited due to the salem public library move to an interim location in february 2020. Central library call 3363733617 for more information. Semiannual book sale friends of the greensboro public. Glenwood branch library is home to the greensboro neighborhood information center and the multicultural resource center. Literary festivals, library facilities enhanced by new technologies, a public art program, and improved book and materials collections are a few of the ways in which private donations raised by the greensboro public library foundation help the library offer a world of possibilities to all. The lists below do not reflect current availability. The greensboro, north carolina public library, which had been using the book as part of their one bookone city program, served as an. Proceeds from the sale go to the friends of the greensboro public library, a diverse nonprofit organization whose purpose is. Find 28 listings related to greensboro public library in greensboro on. Sisters connected is an african american book discussion group which began in july of 1998.
County public library and the paper mill lounge will hold a silent book club. This library is affiliated with greensboro library system. Digital library services are available, including access to ebooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, tv shows, and music please note that and newspaper archives denton journal collection were made available for remote use by the vendors during the covid19 response. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. Find groups in greensboro, north carolina about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. A grumpy yet lovable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door. Book clubs welcome a range of age groups and interests.
We started this group because the other book clubs in the area are either very specific about the people that can joingenres read or the number of people that can attend a meeting is limited. All programs, events and meeting room bookings are canceled until further notice. Please stop by the service desk to inquire about kit availability. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. Book club leaders at mentor ohio public library routinely show youtube videos to provide background on a specific book or author. Book clubs the library is closed to the public until may 4, 2020.
The monroe county library system makes it easy for book clubs to find good titles to enjoy with enough copies for everyone with book club kits. Rockingham county public library is sponsoring summer reading club and program series starting june 9 at the branch libraries in eden, reidsville, madison, mayodan and stoneville as well as the. May 22, 2014 book club leaders at mentor ohio public library routinely show youtube videos to provide background on a specific book or author. If you need a library card to access our online resources, you can register for one here. African american book discussion group meets the third saturday of each month at 2 pm. The librarians have also used skype to interview authors.
Library book sale downtown greensboro october 5, 2017. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. The library offers fiction and nonfiction book clubs. Greensboro public library branches central library. The central library is located in the heart of the cultural district, between the greensboro historical museum and the cultural center, directly across from the greensboro childrens museum. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. This means our readers will have better access to more popular titles. Greensboro public library 2020 all you need to know before. Click on the images below to learn more about each group, including their upcoming titles. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the. Oct 05, 2017 the friends of the greensboro public library will hold its annual fall book sale at the central library beginning on thursday, oct. The book sale takes place twice each year at the central library. Here you will find the librarys most extensive foreign language learning collection, as well as materials in a number of different languages. Find libraries in guilford county, nc on yellowbook.
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