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: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, Adults
- Thursday, June 5, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
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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: Diablo Mesa: a Nora Kelly novel by Douglas Preston, Adults **Virtual**
Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 – 8:15 PM
An excavation of the Roswell Incident site uncovers murder victims and a cover-up, leading to a thrilling mystery involving atomic espionage and a present-day menace.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 4/21
- 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: All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny, Adults **Virtual**
Tuesday, June 10, 7:00 – 8:15 PM
A gruesome discovery in Stephen’s Paris apartment makes it clear the secrets are more rancid, the danger far greater and more imminent, than they realized. Soon the whole family is caught up in a web of lies and deceit.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 5/20
- 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: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson, Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 – 8:45 PM
A multi-generational family saga that follows Byron and Benny, estranged siblings, as they grapple with their mother’s death and the secrets she leaves behind in a recording and a traditional Caribbean black cake recipe.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 4/21
- 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: Gunkle by Steven Rowley, Adults **Virtual**
Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 – 8:45 PM
a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer.
- Click Here To Register – Registration Begins 5/20
- 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.
