On this page you will find the currently scheduled book discussions held either at the Library, or virtually.
Afternoon Book Discussion (In-Library)
Moderated by Professor William Schiavo, these in-person monthly discussions are open to all, no registration required. A combination of classic, world literature, and occasionally pertinent non-fiction will be discussed. Copies of books will be available at the Library.
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Afternoon Book Discussion: The Way of Life According to Lao Tzu, Adults
- Thursday, November 6, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
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Afternoon Book Discussion: Civilization and its Discontents by Sigmund Freud, Adults
- Thursday, December 4, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Click here for a listing of Bill Schiavo’s past book discussions from November 2022 – Present Day
Below you will find the scheduled Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club and Contemporary Book Evening Discussion Club books, along with the virtual discussion date/time and registration dates/links.
The Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club (Virtual)
Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Love mysteries? Want to discover diverse and exciting mystery writers and fictional sleuths? Looking to connect with other enthusiastic readers? Join us for our monthly virtual mystery book club! Each month we’ll read and discuss a book by either a classic or contemporary mystery author. Discussions led by Erin Coughlin. Call the Library at 631-929-4488 to place a book on hold on the book, or come in to pick up. Provide your email address when registering to be sent your Zoom link.
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The Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club: Shutter by Ramona Emerson, Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, November 5, 7:00 – 8:15 PM
**Please Note That This is November Discussion Is On A Wednesday**
This story follows Rita Todacheene, a Navajo crime scene photographer haunted by the ghosts of murder victims who seek her help in finding justice. As she’s drawn deeper into a violent case, she must confront both supernatural forces and her own past on the reservation.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 10/20
- Include Email address when registering
Call the Library at 631-929-4488 to place a book on hold, or come in to pick up. Provide your email address when registering to be sent your Zoom link.
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The Usual Suspects Mystery Book Club: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe , Adults **Virtual**
Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 – 8:15 PM
Detective C. Auguste Dupin uses keen logic and observation to solve a shocking double murder in Paris. Often considered the first modern detective story, it showcases Poe’s invention of analytical reasoning in crime fiction. .
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 11/20
- Include Email address when registering
Call the Library at 631-929-4488 to place a book on hold, or come in to pick up. Provide your email address when registering to be sent your Zoom link.
Contemporary Book Evening Discussion Group (Virtual)
Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 7:30 PM via Zoom
Join us on the third Wednesday of the month. Please register for these book discussions and remember to provide your email address. The library will contact you as to when you may pick up your books. Discussions led by Erin Coughlin. Call the Library at 631-929-4488 to place a book on hold on the book, or come in to pick up. Provide your email address when registering to be sent your Zoom link.
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Contemporary Book Evening Discussion Group: Anxious People by Frederick Bachman, Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, October 15, 7:30 – 8:45 PM
Anxious People is a tale about a failed bank robbery that unexpectedly turns into a hostage situation during an apartment viewing. This is a story of human connection and solace
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 9/20
- Include Email address when registering
Call the Library at 631-929-4488 to place a book on hold, or come in to pick up. Provide your email address when registering to be sent your Zoom link.
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Contemporary Book Evening Discussion Group: James by Percival Everett, Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 – 8:45 PM
A retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man, giving him voice, intellect, and agency as he navigates the brutal realities of slavery while seeking freedom and dignity. It’s a powerful reimagining that exposes the hypocrisies of racism and the limits of American freedom.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 10/20
- Include Email address when registering
Call the Library at 631-929-4488 to place a book on hold, or come in to pick up. Provide your email address when registering to be sent your Zoom link.
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Contemporary Book Evening Discussion Group: Interpreter of Maladies (Short Story) by Jhumpa Lahiri, Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, December 10, 7:30 – 8:45 PM
An Indian-American family hires Mr. Kapasi, a tour guide who also works as a medical interpreter, and during the trip Mrs. Das confesses a painful secret, hoping his role as “interpreter” can offer understanding though he ultimately realizes their emotional distance cannot be bridged.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 11/20
- Include Email address when registering
Call the Library at 631-929-4488 to place a book on hold, or come in to pick up. Provide your email address when registering to be sent your Zoom link.
