Book & Movie Discussion Groups at the Eldredge Public Library

The Friends of Eldredge Public Library Book Discussion Group

This group meets once a month at the Library from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!

2022-23

September 27, 2022 - The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer

October 25, 2022 -The Violin Conspiracy by by Brendan Slocumb

November 29, 2022 - Matrix by Lauren Groff

January 24,2023 - Horse by Geraldine Brooks (*This program will take place at the Chatham Community Center)

February 28, 2023 - Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

March 28, 2023 - Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

April 25, 2023 - The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

May 23, 2023 - West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

If you have any questions or to join the group, please call Linda Nixon at 508-945-2094.

EPL Book-to-Film Discussion Group

Some of the most enduring films have been inspired by great literature. And some books seemed to be nothing special until brought into sharper focus by a great filmmaker. The Eldredge Public Library would like to invite you to join our a book-to-film discussion group. We each read the pre-selected book for the month, and then meet at the Library to watch the film together and discuss the merits of each. Facilitated by a Library staff member, the group chooses the titles. We are have an interesting exchange of ideas, thoughts, and impressions. Most of all, we enjoy an afternoon of fun in a relaxed setting with congenial people!

Please contact Tammy DePasquale (tdepasquale@clamsnet.org) to register.

The 2022-2023 book list

July 9, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

August 6, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton

September 10, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian

October 8, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

November 5, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - The House of Gucci: A True Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed by Sara Gay Forden

December 3, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - The Dig by John Preston

January 7, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - Nomadland: Surviving America in the 21st Century by Jessica Bruder

February 4, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

EPL Challenged/Banned Book Discussion Group

Are you curious, confused, or concerned about the recent increase in book challenges featured in the news? This is an opportunity to weigh in on what's happening across the country in both school and public libraries, followed by a discussion of a monthly featured title. We meet in person at the Library for this discussion. All perspectives are welcome; there is no right or single solution, however respect for all viewpoints and respect for each registrant is paramount to a successful dialogue. Contact Tammy at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org for more information or to register. This program is intended for an adult audience, however teens with parent/caregiver permission may join. Registration is required.

Please contact Tammy DePasquale (tdepasquale@clamsnet.org) to register.

April 28 @ 5:30-6:30 - Maus : A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman

May 26 @ 5:30-6:30 - T he Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

August 25 @ 5:30-6:30 - Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez

October 27 @ 4:00 pm - Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

December 1 @ 4:00 pm - The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

January 26 @ 4:00 pm - They Called Themselves the K.K.K.: the birth of an American terrorist group by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Reading in the Kitchen: A Cookbook Group

Attention all cookbook lovers! We invite you to join our book group: Reading in the Kitchen: A Cookbook Group at the Eldredge Public Library. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month to taste recipes and discuss cookbooks. Each month we will choose a cookbook. You let us know which recipe you will cook to share with the other members, and then we meet to sample the recipes and talk about the chosen cookbook and your cooking experience! A great way to meet fellow foodies and expand your cooking experience.

Copies of the cookbook will be available at the Library about 1 month ahead of the meeting date. To sign up for each month, please contact Lorna Dzialo @ 508-945-5170 or ldzialo@clamsnet.org. Registration is required, this group cannot accommodate drop-ins.

2022-23

May 3, 2022 @ 5:45 - 7:30 - The cookbook selection for this month is Cook's Illustrated Cookbook by American Test Kitchen. Bring your chairs and enjoy a conversation about the cookbook and a enjoy dinner on the library lawn. Please call or email Lorna to register and receive detailed information regarding the logistics of this outdoor program.

June 7, 2022 @ 5:45 - 7:30 - The cookbook selection for this month is The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook by Chris Fischer. Bring your chairs and enjoy a conversation about the cookbook and a enjoy dinner on the library lawn. Please call or email Lorna to register and receive detailed information regarding the logistics of this outdoor program.

September 6, 2022 @ 5:30-7:00 - The cookbook selection for this month is Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman. We will be meeting in the Library. Please call or email Lorna to register and receive detailed information regarding program.

October 4, 2022 @ 5:30-7:00 - The cookbook selection for this month is Cooking: No Recipe Recipes by Sam Sifton.

November 1, 2022 @ 5:30-7:00 - The cookbook selection for this month is Simply Julia by Julia Turshen.

December 6, 2022 @ 5:30-7:00 - The cookbook selection for this month is Baking with Dorie by Dori Greenspan.

January 3, 2023 @ 5:15-6:30 - The cookbook selection for this month is Eat Better, Feel Better by Giada DeLaurentiis.

February 7, 2023 @ 5:15-6:30 - The cookbook selection for this month is Cook, Eat, Repeat by Nigella Lawson.

March 7, 2023 @ 5:15-6:30 - The cookbook selection for this month is At Home with Madhur Jaffrey by Madhur Jaffrey.

April 4, 2023 @ 5:15-6:30 - The cookbook selection for this month is J acques Pepin Quick & Simple by Jacques Pepin.

May 2, 2023 @ 5:15-6:30 - The cookbook selection for this month is Milk Street Tuesday Nights: Mediterranean by Christopher Kimball.

June 6, 2023@ 5:15-6:30 - The cookbook selection for this month is Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love by Noor Murad.

Chatham Great Books Discussion Group

This discussion group is for people who want to talk about outstanding writings in history, literature, philosophy, politics, science, theology, and other disciplines.

Great Books discussion groups use an approach to discussion called Shared Inquiry, which follows a few simple guidelines designed to make a discussion more rewarding by keeping the group’s attention focused firmly on the text and its interpretation.

The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-5:00 pm throughout the year.

For more information please contact facilitator Rick Pike at 508-221-3240 or fwchatham@yahoo.com

Would you like the library to help acquire books for your members? Please download our Bookclub Guidelines. We are happy to help! Is your bookclub looking for suggestions? Click here for a list of books previously chosen by various bookclubs in Chatham.