Peoria Public Library Announces New Book Clubs

Press release from the Peoria Public Library:

Peoria Public Library is adding two new book clubs for 2021 – one tailored to tweens and the other for those interested in reading diverse voices. Like all our book clubs, these are currently on Zoom.

The Take Out Book Club (for ages 9-12) includes a take out box, which features a library copy of that month’s title, a take home craft and a coupon for take out food. You must register in advance for the box, but tweens can participate without registering in advance. Sign up here. The first meeting is Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “To Night Owl from Dogfish,” by Holly Goldberg Sloan. February’s title is “Both Ways,” by Jason Reynolds. Full details can be found on our website.

The #OwnVoices Book Club is for adults and will explore authors from marginalized or under-represented groups writing from their own experience or perspective. This club meets at 6:30 p.m. every fourth Monday. For Zoom link details, visit our website Book Club page or Facebook events. The first meeting Jan. 25 will discuss “The House on Mango Street,” by Sandra Cisneros. February’s title is “Nickel Boys,” by Colson Whitehead. For more information on either book club, call Lakeview Branch at 497-2200.

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