Book Clubs

There are two branch book clubs. All members and guests are invited to come and enjoy the discussions and meet new friends!

Wednesday Literature Group
For more information contact Molly Ewing (320) 252-2166.

Upcoming book selections
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​1 p.m., February 5, 2025​​
​”Safe From the Sea,” by Peter Geye  (GRRL Book Club Kit)
​Host:​ Molly Ewing
​Presenter: Judith Nixon Hook

1 p.m., ​March 5, 2025​​
​”Covenant of Water”  by Abraham Verghese
​Host: Marcia Summers
​Presenter: Kathie Laasko

​1 p.m., April 2, 2025​
“​Run” by Ann Patchett
​Host: Helen Bettendorf
​Presenter: Mary Lou Lenz

Noon (potluck), May 7, 2025​​
“​A Council of Dolls” by Mona Susan Power
​Host: Mary Lou Lenz
​Presenter: Molly Ewing

1 p.m., ​June 4, 2025​​
Selection of books for 2025-2026
​Host: Cleone at Hester Park
​Presenters: Everybody
​Note: Bring your own chair and refreshments.

Thursday Night Book Club
For more information, contact
Mary Harlander-Locke.

Book selections for 2025:
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Jan. 23
: Reread your favorite childhood book — Zoom
Feb. 27: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt — Zoom-Trish
March 27: “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout — Laura
April 24: “By Any Other Name” by Jodi Picoult — Suzanne
May 22: “We’ll Prescribe You a Cat” by Syou Ishida — Linda N-S
June 19: “Creation Lake” by Rachel Kushner — Peggy/Faye
July 24: “All the Beauty in the World” by Patrick Bringley — Barb
August 28: “The Book of Longing” by Susan Monk Kidd — Donna
Sept. 25: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah — Kathryn
Oct. 23: “The Small & Mighty” by Sharon McMahon — Diane
Nov. 20: “Humankind” by Rutger Bregman — Joyce
Dec. 18: “The Glassmaker” by Tracy Chevalier — Mary
Additional selections:

  • “Mighty Red” by Louise Erdrich
  • “Quiet” by Susan Cain
  • “The Wager” by David Grann
  • “The Time of the Child” by Niall Williams