Book groups for kids are important for fostering a love of reading, improving comprehension and critical thinking skills, and encouraging social interaction. They also expose children to a wider range of books and authors, promoting diverse perspectives and communication skills.
Pageturners (Grades 4-6)
This book group is for kids in grades 1-3. We will discuss a book that we have read over the course of the past month while working on an activity together.
Next Meeting:
Monday, February 2 at 2:30 PM
The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln.
Ethan’s dad is a comic artist whose greatest creation, the mutant superhero Kren, brought him fame and glory. But after his dad’s string of successful books, a tragedy strikes the family and now his dad is completely stuck.
Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.
Kids talk books (Grades 3-6)
This book group is for busy kids who don’t have time to read a book they may not enjoy every month. Kids are welcome to talk about any book they want. Whether they loved it, hated it, or didn’t see what all the hype was about, just come and discuss it with us!
Next Meeting:
Monday, February 9 at 2:30 PM
What’s your favorite book? What kind of books do you like? Do you like books that turn into movies? Join us and discuss it all!
Craft A Story (Grades 1-3)
This book group is for kids in grades 1-3. We will discuss a book that we have read over the course of the past month while working on an activity together.
Next Meeting:
Monday, January 26 at 2:30 PM
The Spiderwick Chronicles book 1: The Field Guide by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black
After finding a mysterious, handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they’ve just moved into, Jared; his twin brother, Simon; and their older sister, Mallory, discover that there’s a magical and maybe dangerous world existing parallel to our own—the world of faerie.
The Grace children want to share their story, but the faeries will do everything possible to stop them…
Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.
The Next Chapter (Grades 3-6)
Join us for a very special book group for kids that are just learning to read. We’ll take turns reading the same book aloud and develop our reading comprehension by asking questions and talking about the book as we go.
If attending this class, your child can expect to:
- Practice reading a section aloud (it’s ok if we’re just practicing, the point is that we try!)
- Draw or color their interpretations of what we are reading with the opportunity to share with the class after
- Talk about the book
We will be reading a longer easy reader or a smaller chapter book each month for about 30 – 45 minutes. It is recommended that you attend all of the classes so you don’t miss out on the story!
Please make sure that you bring a snack and a drink.
Next Meeting:
Monday, January 15 at 2:30 PM
Ivy + Bean by Annie Barrows
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We will be reading Fly Guy books this month, starting with Hi! Fly Guy by Ted Arnold.
A fly goes out looking for something to eat. A boy goes out looking for something to catch for the Amazing Pet Show. Boy and fly meet and a beautiful friendship begins! But flies can’t be pets… or can they?
Will they be able to convince others that flies and boys can be friends?