
Shelf Indulgence Book Club
Discuss H. G. Wells’s classic science fiction novel The War of the Worlds over coffee in a relaxed morning gathering for readers and literary conversation.
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Discuss Stephen Graham Jones’s horror novel The Only Good Indians over coffee and lively conversation in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book group.

Discuss Stephen Graham Jones’s horror novel The Only Good Indians over coffee and lively conversation in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book group.
Discuss Stephen Graham Jones’s horror novel The Only Good Indians over coffee and lively conversation in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book group.

A staged reader’s-theatre adaptation of the original 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real-life panic, bringing H. G. Wells’ alien invasion to life with tense narration and period broadcast style. Expect eerie sci-fi suspense timed for Halloween week.

A staged reader’s-theatre adaptation of the original 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real-life panic, bringing H. G. Wells’ alien invasion to life with tense narration and period broadcast style. Expect eerie sci-fi suspense timed for Halloween week.
A staged reader’s-theatre adaptation of the original 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real-life panic, bringing H. G. Wells’ alien invasion to life with tense narration and period broadcast style. Expect eerie sci-fi suspense timed for Halloween week.

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.

Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.

Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.

Adult readers gather for a discussion of classic literature, sharing interpretations and perspectives in a library setting. A relaxed literary meetup for thoughtful conversation and community connection.

Adult readers gather for a discussion of classic literature, sharing interpretations and perspectives in a library setting. A relaxed literary meetup for thoughtful conversation and community connection.
Adult readers gather for a discussion of classic literature, sharing interpretations and perspectives in a library setting. A relaxed literary meetup for thoughtful conversation and community connection.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

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.

Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.

Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.
Discuss Min Jin Lee’s historical novel Pachinko in a welcoming monthly reading group for adult readers. Regular and large-print copies are available to borrow from the library.

Discuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.

Discuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.
Discuss the Star Trek universe, watch episodes, test your knowledge with trivia, and make themed crafts in an inclusive gathering for adult fans, from longtime Trekkies to newcomers.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.

Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.
Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.

Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.

Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Ruth Reichl’s novel The Paris Novel in a welcoming adult reading group, with physical and digital library copies available to borrow through Buncombe County Public Libraries.

Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.

Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.

Discuss Ray Bradbury’s nostalgic coming-of-age novel, where Douglas Spaulding and his friends challenge authority in Green Town, Illinois. Explore the witty, mischievous conflict between youth and age as summer gives way to winter.

Discuss Ray Bradbury’s nostalgic coming-of-age novel, where Douglas Spaulding and his friends challenge authority in Green Town, Illinois. Explore the witty, mischievous conflict between youth and age as summer gives way to winter.
Discuss Ray Bradbury’s nostalgic coming-of-age novel, where Douglas Spaulding and his friends challenge authority in Green Town, Illinois. Explore the witty, mischievous conflict between youth and age as summer gives way to winter.

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.

Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.

Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.
Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.

Discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel At the Edge of the Orchard in a welcoming reader gathering, with physical and digital copies available through Buncombe County Public Libraries.

Discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel At the Edge of the Orchard in a welcoming reader gathering, with physical and digital copies available through Buncombe County Public Libraries.
Discuss Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel At the Edge of the Orchard in a welcoming reader gathering, with physical and digital copies available through Buncombe County Public Libraries.

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.

Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.

Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.