World Affairs Book Discussion Group
Thought-provoking books spark discussion of international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Readers connect literature with current affairs and the forces shaping society.
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Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside works in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading and thoughtful exchange across diverse ideas.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside works in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading and thoughtful exchange across diverse ideas.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside works in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading and thoughtful exchange across diverse ideas.
Share recent reads and exchange recommendations in a relaxed monthly library discussion, bringing local readers together to talk about books across genres and discover what others have enjoyed.
Share recent reads and exchange recommendations in a relaxed monthly library discussion, bringing local readers together to talk about books across genres and discover what others have enjoyed.
Share recent reads and exchange recommendations in a relaxed monthly library discussion, bringing local readers together to talk about books across genres and discover what others have enjoyed.
Discuss Ron Rash’s historical fiction alongside questions of North Carolina history, culture, and identity. The statewide reading program invites conversation about racial, social, and gender equity and building a more inclusive society.
Discuss Ron Rash’s historical fiction alongside questions of North Carolina history, culture, and identity. The statewide reading program invites conversation about racial, social, and gender equity and building a more inclusive society.
Discuss Ron Rash’s historical fiction alongside questions of North Carolina history, culture, and identity. The statewide reading program invites conversation about racial, social, and gender equity and building a more inclusive society.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Cook from Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky, exploring modern plant-based recipes rooted in Native American ingredients. Share homemade dishes, taste fellow participants’ creations, discuss the cookbook, and exchange recipes.
Cook from Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky, exploring modern plant-based recipes rooted in Native American ingredients. Share homemade dishes, taste fellow participants’ creations, discuss the cookbook, and exchange recipes.
Cook from Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky, exploring modern plant-based recipes rooted in Native American ingredients. Share homemade dishes, taste fellow participants’ creations, discuss the cookbook, and exchange recipes.
A community book discussion of Morningside examines the 1979 Greensboro Massacre and North Carolina history, prompting reflection on racial and social equity, civic responsibility, and building a more inclusive society.
A community book discussion of Morningside examines the 1979 Greensboro Massacre and North Carolina history, prompting reflection on racial and social equity, civic responsibility, and building a more inclusive society.
A community book discussion of Morningside examines the 1979 Greensboro Massacre and North Carolina history, prompting reflection on racial and social equity, civic responsibility, and building a more inclusive society.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
A hands-on cookbook discussion pairs recipe preparation with a shared tasting of participants’ culinary creations. Compare cooking experiences, exchange tips, and take home new recipes inspired by the monthly selection.
A hands-on cookbook discussion pairs recipe preparation with a shared tasting of participants’ culinary creations. Compare cooking experiences, exchange tips, and take home new recipes inspired by the monthly selection.
A hands-on cookbook discussion pairs recipe preparation with a shared tasting of participants’ culinary creations. Compare cooking experiences, exchange tips, and take home new recipes inspired by the monthly selection.
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.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
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.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.
Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.
Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.
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.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
Discuss historical fiction and nonfiction through Colin Woodard’s Republic of Pirates, exploring pirate history in a welcoming monthly reading group. Large-print and regular-print copies are available; adult newcomers are welcome.
A one-hour midday program brings authors, performers, and presenters together to share engaging ideas for consideration, enjoyment, and discovery in an adult library gathering supported by the Friends of the Library.
A one-hour midday program brings authors, performers, and presenters together to share engaging ideas for consideration, enjoyment, and discovery in an adult library gathering supported by the Friends of the Library.
A one-hour midday program brings authors, performers, and presenters together to share engaging ideas for consideration, enjoyment, and discovery in an adult library gathering supported by the Friends of the Library.
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.
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.
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.
Practice practical clothing repair with guidance on mending worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, and other items. A relaxed, hands-on gathering encourages creative reuse and keeping textiles out of landfills.
Practice practical clothing repair with guidance on mending worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, and other items. A relaxed, hands-on gathering encourages creative reuse and keeping textiles out of landfills.
Practice practical clothing repair with guidance on mending worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, and other items. A relaxed, hands-on gathering encourages creative reuse and keeping textiles out of landfills.