New digital programming is scheduled to begin on friday, april 10, initially with virtual book club groups, ready readers storytimes and pub trivia. Sno isle libraries board of trustees board of trustees marti anamosa susan kostick vice president martin munguia president rose olson paul ryan kelli smith secretary rico tessandore executive director lois langer thompson monday, april 27, 2020, 5. If you are a member of a book discussion group, or are thinking of starting a group, you might be interested in the library s book group set collection. This book discussion kit collection is funded by the sno isle libraries foundation and individual donations given for this purpose. Reservation system for book discussion kits snoisle. Library news general reservation system for book discussion kits. Each kit contains multiple copies of a single title which you can hand out to your book club. Selak for our first camano virtual book group meeting. Snoisle libraries is a public library system serving island and snohomish counties in the u.
New titles are added periodically and each discussion set contains between 1012 books. Mukilteo library daytime book group snoisle libraries. We have a new batch of book discussion kits available for reservation. Yes, our friends of the library groups gratefully accept book donations. The pay right off freewaylocation its a library with books if you love libraries and books, this place is great. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the snoisle libraries digital collection. Check out the title from the sno isle libraries collection in print, ebook, audio and other formats. Snoisle libraries for snohomish and island counties. Resources for book discussions may be found at publishers websites, bound into some editions of the book. The snoisle libraries foundation helps sustain programming that supports customers year to year, such as. This will be a great way for area groups to share not just the titles of what theyve read and enjoyed, but the books themselves. Find recommended reading lists, author readalikes, book discussion guides and featured articles on bestselling fiction and nonfiction.
The system is among the largest in washington state and has an annual circulation of 11 million materials. Mukilteo library evening book group snoisle libraries. Build your own kit car snoisle libraries overdrive. Sno isle libraries serves 750,000 residents in snohomish and island counties through 23 community. Snoisle libraries is a large, twocounty district in the beautiful north puget. Goodnight with dolly bedtime stories read by dolly parton daily at 4pm pdt. Sno isle libraries and the sno isle foundation are proud to offer book discussion kits. I have been working at sno isle libraries parttime. To confirm that the kit is available, call southdale library to have staff hold the kit for you.
Snoisle libraries is happy to offer a wide variety of electronic media. Thank you to the elc book club for sponsoring a title in this batch. Ideas could include visitingartist instructors, zerowaste kits, staffled pressed leaf. Multiple positions, snoisle libraries, multiple locations, wa. Ready readers program, book discussion kits, snoisle libraries ambassador corps, cultural and literacy programs, leadership development, teen programs and summer learning programs. Press kits recent media coverage state of americas libraries report 2019. Each book kit contains ten paperback copies of a single title and can be checked out for any book group. How do i request something that isnt owned by sno isle libraries. The first part of the book covers the history of kit cars. Whether you belong to a private club, a sno isle library book club, or you want to start your own, these kits are a great way to connect with your community and spark discussion about the big questions registered kit users get first notification of new. Interested in attending but you dont have the meeting code. Book discussion kits are signed out as a whole to one group representative, who must have a library card. Reserve a book club kit for your reading group through the library. Browse the snoisle libraries kids digital collection.
Book discussion kits contain multiple copies of the same book and a folder with suggested book discussion questions designed to assist book club facilitators. Since sno isle libraries customers cant get to programs for the time being, sno isle libraries is bringing programs to customers in digital form. Our libraries are partnered with services such as overdrive to give members access to free magazines, e books, and streaming music services all online. Sno isle libraries if you are not registered for library services, click or tap here to register now a sno isle library card is required for access.
These titles, fiction and nonfiction, were chosen because they can make for a wonderful discussion. Libraries have long served as a natural place for hosting book clubs. Descriptions can be found in our book kit reservation system. Most sno isle libraries are fortunate to be supported by a friends of the library nonprofit volunteer organization.
Find recommended reading lists, author readalikes, book discussion guides. The library s 23 branches and bookmobile services reach every incorporated city in the two counties, with the exception of everett which retains its own municipal system. Book discussion kits will be loaned for a 5week period. The snoisle libraries foundation uses private donations to fund innovative programs throughout the sno isle libraries district. Ready readers program, book discussion kits, snoisle libraries. Reserve a book discussion kit from our book discussion kit reservation system today.
Book discussion kits title plainfield public library. Kits must be returned to a hennepin county library service desk during open hours and cannot be returned in a book drop. Whether you belong to a private club, a sno isle library book club, or you want to start your own, these kits are a great way to connect with your community and spark discussion about the big questions. Club program model, the trht great stories club will feature books that. Read, watch and listen to your favorites using these different formats and services. You can help us build our book club kits collection by donating copies of books your group has read. The plainfield public library has a growing collection of book discussion kits available to lend to our patrons and fellow libraries who are seeking multiple copies of books for discussion. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. See the all fiction ebooks collection from snoisle libraries. Looking forward to connecting with everyone to discuss the book. Sno isle libraries, which covers much of snohomish and island counties, doesnt charge a fee as long as you return the materials. View all upcoming book discussion meetings, or select your library below to see if your library has any meetings scheduled. Snoisle libraries is responding too, expanding our services to help bring the. Quarterly, the readers services team chooses new additions for our reservable book discussion kits.
If youd prefer to rent an e book to checking out a book, or just want to try our your new kindle ereader, try browsing the shelves of our electronic library. Get a kit from madison public library for your next book club. Please ensure that all copies of the book are in the kit before returning it. But that hasnt been the experience for the sno isle library system, which did away with fines 35 years ago. Hear from real sno isle libraries book group members in this video on what they enjoy about. Friends of the library accept book donations for their book sales, which provide funding for library. Yes, we have a collection of book discussion kits containing 10 paperback books each for discussion groups to reserve and checkout the system requires a free onetime registration to get started group leaders or designated members may reserve a kit up to one year in advance for a. Weve recently added a large batch of new book discussion kits to our collection.
Whether they meet in the library, at a restaurant, or in a home, books groups bring people together. Share your thoughts with other book lovers as we discuss it. A librarian will be in touch within business days to let you know if your read more. Thank you to the elc book club for sponsoring born a crime by trevor noah. Snoisle libraries and the snoisle foundation are proud to offer book discussion kits. In build your own kit car, renowned kit car expert steve hole presents a comprehensive guide to planning, managing and executing a kit car build. All snoisle libraries facilities are closed until further notice in response to the ongoing publichealth crisis. Book discussion groups meet at many snoisle libraries locations. Seventy libraries have been selected to participate in the american library. Book club kits hennepin county library hennepin county. Jackie parker, lead librarian for readers services, snoisle libraries.
Drop off copies of your book club books at any madison public library location. Our mission is to mobilize people and resources to expand the reach of library services, promote civic engagement, and foster a lifetime of learning. Snoisle libraries takes storytimes, book clubs and pub. Each kit includes at least 8 copies along with discussion questions and information about the. When an interlibrary loan is confirmed for your request, a hold will be placed for you. A podcast from sno isle libraries for lifelong learners with inquiring minds. Book discussion kits can be reserved up to six months in advance by calling the adult services department, 3149943300 ext 2030. Partner with a local historical site to create a book discussion program rich with. Sno isle spokesman jim hills says when a book is more than 14 days past due, borrowers do receive a notice. Kits are checked out for up to 8 weeks, and may not be renewed. We may discover that your requested item is already owned by sno isle libraries, but for a variety of. I have been volunteering at the sno isle regional service center in marysville, wa for the past 8 months and it is a very nice working environment. Hey people who like to talk about books thats definitely you.
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