
January - Even As We Breathe
Close-read community discussion of Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle's WWII-era novel exploring Cherokee life, identity, and wartime memory; participant-led literary analysis with historical-context insights and small-group dialogue.
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Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.

Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.
Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.

Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Discuss historical fiction centered on Katharine Wright and the untold story of the Wright family, sharing reading insights and perspectives in a welcoming monthly library book group. Registration required.

Discuss historical fiction centered on Katharine Wright and the untold story of the Wright family, sharing reading insights and perspectives in a welcoming monthly library book group. Registration required.
Discuss historical fiction centered on Katharine Wright and the untold story of the Wright family, sharing reading insights and perspectives in a welcoming monthly library book group. Registration required.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.

Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.
Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.

A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.

Discuss Terry Roberts’s novel about Jo Salter, a mathematical prodigy from the North Carolina mountains who rebuilds her life after her mother’s death and imagines an unexpected future.

Discuss Terry Roberts’s novel about Jo Salter, a mathematical prodigy from the North Carolina mountains who rebuilds her life after her mother’s death and imagines an unexpected future.
Discuss Terry Roberts’s novel about Jo Salter, a mathematical prodigy from the North Carolina mountains who rebuilds her life after her mother’s death and imagines an unexpected future.

Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.

Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.

A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.

A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.
A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.

Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.

Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

A welcoming monthly literary discussion revisits Gabriel García Márquez’s Latin American classic, The General in His Labyrinth, with library checkout copies available beforehand; newcomers can join the ongoing reading series.

A welcoming monthly literary discussion revisits Gabriel García Márquez’s Latin American classic, The General in His Labyrinth, with library checkout copies available beforehand; newcomers can join the ongoing reading series.
A welcoming monthly literary discussion revisits Gabriel García Márquez’s Latin American classic, The General in His Labyrinth, with library checkout copies available beforehand; newcomers can join the ongoing reading series.

An author conversation explores a debut novel of transatlantic travel, romance, and self-discovery through the perspective of a Black millennial woman, followed by a book signing.

An author conversation explores a debut novel of transatlantic travel, romance, and self-discovery through the perspective of a Black millennial woman, followed by a book signing.
An author conversation explores a debut novel of transatlantic travel, romance, and self-discovery through the perspective of a Black millennial woman, followed by a book signing.

Cozy story time in a cat lounge with a cat themed children’s book read aloud while resident black cats lounge nearby. Geared to families with kids age 7 and under for a relaxed, sensory friendly reading hangout.

Cozy story time in a cat lounge with a cat themed children’s book read aloud while resident black cats lounge nearby. Geared to families with kids age 7 and under for a relaxed, sensory friendly reading hangout.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge with a cat themed children’s book read aloud while resident black cats lounge nearby. Geared to families with kids age 7 and under for a relaxed, sensory friendly reading hangout.

Discuss Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s historical novel about Nikki’s discovery that her formerly enslaved ancestor Luella ruled a vanished kingdom in the hills of Western North Carolina.

Discuss Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s historical novel about Nikki’s discovery that her formerly enslaved ancestor Luella ruled a vanished kingdom in the hills of Western North Carolina.
Discuss Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s historical novel about Nikki’s discovery that her formerly enslaved ancestor Luella ruled a vanished kingdom in the hills of Western North Carolina.

Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.

Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.
Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.

A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.

A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.
A relaxed literary meetup centered on shared reading and group discussion in a cozy listening-room setting. Ideal for readers looking to connect locally, swap recommendations, and unwind with thoughtful conversation.

Readers discuss a twisty literary thriller blending family drama and a moving love story as estranged siblings investigate a fifty-year-old family mystery. Snacks and relaxed conversation round out the library gathering.

Readers discuss a twisty literary thriller blending family drama and a moving love story as estranged siblings investigate a fifty-year-old family mystery. Snacks and relaxed conversation round out the library gathering.
Readers discuss a twisty literary thriller blending family drama and a moving love story as estranged siblings investigate a fifty-year-old family mystery. Snacks and relaxed conversation round out the library gathering.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.