Reading may be an activity that we typically do on our own, but opportunities to foster community and create a shared experience can be found at one of the many book clubs, opens a new window offered through Kenton County Public Library. If you're looking to make more bookish friends or explore new genres to diversify your reading, consider stopping by one of these clubs.
- Men with Books – Covington Branch: Currently meeting the first Wednesday of the month, opens a new window for casual discussion on current reads and to share new recommendations with each other. Books, movies, documentaries, magazines... this club enjoys chatting about them all.
- Bookies Book Club – Erlanger Branch: Meets the first Wednesday of every month. This week, they'll be meeting to discuss "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang. In June, they'll be discussing "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. Books have already been chosen for all the remaining months of the year. You can explore the full list of titles online, opens a new window. Pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk.
- Silent Book Club – Erlanger Branch: Meeting this Thursday, May 7 from 7:30-8:30 p.m., opens a new window (with future dates coming soon), this club is perfect for anyone looking for dedicated reading time to dive into any book of your choosing. Snacks and drinks are provided.
- Cookbook Book Club – Latonia Branch: Currently meeting the third Wednesday of the month, opens a new window to discuss new recipes and ways to improve your cooking skills. Hosted by Chef JoEllen Hothem, this is a great opportunity for you to make new foodie friends.
- Adult Manga Book Club – Independence Branch: Meets the first Monday of the month, opens a new window to explore a different manga series and discuss the art, characters, plot twists and overall themes. In June, they'll be discussing "Sasaki and Miyana" by Shō Harusono.
You can check out the books mentioned in this post below. Plus, don't forget that you can also reserve rooms at our branches, opens a new window to host your own book club discussions. Whether you meet regularly with your reading friends or are looking for a spot to gather once and chat about an exciting new release, we'd love to have you at the library.
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