Book Clubs
If you enjoy reading, meeting people and discussing your opinions or ideas about books with others then one of our Book Clubs may be right for you.
Details of the times and locations of our Book Clubs are listed below. 2012 programs commence in February.
| First Monday Lunchtime Book Club | ||
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| Date | Venue and time | What we're discussing next... |
| First Monday of the month | East Maitland Library 1.00 pm-2.00 pm |
In my skin by Kate Holden |
| First Monday Evening Book Club | ||
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| Date | Venue and time | What we're discussing next.. |
| First Monday of the month | Maitland City Bowling Club 6.30 pm-8.00 pm |
White earth by Andrew McGahan |
| First Tuesday Morning Book Club | ||
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| Date | Venue and time | What we're discussing next.. |
| First Tuesday of the month | East Maitland Library 10.00 am-11.30 am |
Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski |
| First Tuesday Evening Book Club | ||
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| Date | Venue and time | What we're discussing next.. |
| First Tuesday of the month | Contact 4933 6952 for venue details 7.00 pm- 8.00 pm |
Truth by Peter Temple |
| First Saturday Kids' Book Club | ||
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| Date | Venue and time | What we're discussing next.. |
| First Saturday of the month Bookings essential - contact us |
East Maitland Library 11.00 am- 12.00 pm |
Australian stories - Jackie French - her contributions and her classics |
Book Chats
Library staff lead the discussion with questions, suggestions and opportunities for everyone to explore the monthly themes
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First Friday Tea and Book Chat |
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When |
Venue and Time |
| First Friday of the month | Thornton Library 10.30 am - 11.30 am |
| What we're discussing next.. | |
| March 2 | Sounds like...audio books - the pros, cons and the digital age |
| April 13 | Australian classics |
| May 4 | Chick Lit. through the ages |
| June 1 | Short stories and series |
| July 6 | Mysteries, murder and mayhem |
| August 3 | A child's view - stories, rhymes and tales of your childhood |
| September 7 | Villains, heroes and heroines - who is interesting, who is your favourite |
| October 5 | Language is no barrier - the rise and popularity of translated texts |
| November 2 | Award winners |
| December 7 | From novel to screen; the books that inspired the movie magic |
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Reading by the River |
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When |
Venue and Time |
| Second Monday of the month | Maitland Library 10.30 am - 11.30 am |
| What we're discussing next.. | |
| March 12 | Helpful books - reading our way out of dark places |
| April 16 | Sequels and prequels |
| May 14 | Banned books |
| June 11 | Our favourite fictional characters |
| July 9 | The gasp factor - fictional moments that took your breath away |
| August 13 | New release - Authors you can't wait to read |
| September 10 | Chick Lit. through the ages |
| October 8 | Female versus male authors |
| November 12 | Prize winners |
| December 10 | Christmas stories |
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Reading by the Park |
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When |
Venue and Time |
| Second Tuesday of the month | East Maitland Library 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm |
| What we're discussing next.. | |
| April 10 | Titanic |
| May 8 | Women in history |
| June 12 | World at war |
| July 10 | Villains in history |
| August 14 | True crime |
| September 11 | Disasters that changed the world |
| October 9 | Food for thought |
| November 13 | Armchair travel |
| December 11 | History of Christmas |