Book Club In A Bag
Now they won’t fight over the library’s copy, because the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library will give you ten copies of the book. They do a program called “Book Club In A Bag.” With a wide selection of books available and more being added all the time, it’s the best and easiest way to start a book club, or even if you already run one/take part in one, you may want to check into it.
You get a kit that contains ten copies of the selected book, a large print edition if it’s available, an audio book if it’s available, a reading guide and an information/contents sheet. The library does the legwork and the book club gets the benefits, including all the information needed for a rousing discussion.
You get to have the bag for six weeks and it can be returned to any location, but renewals are not allowed. One library card can have two bags out at any time, but the bags are on e a first come, first serve basis. The library likes people to pick three book titles, just incase their first choice isn’t available at the time.
The library will call or e-mail you within two business days to let you know what’s going on and after that, you’ll have the book bag and kit in a week or less. Sometimes it can take a little time for the bag to be moved to the library you’re picking it up for, which accounts for the up to a week delay after your reservation is confirmed.
You can reserve a kit here and you can view the list of available books here. This program is an exciting way to be in a book club that everyone can afford and enjoy. For more information, you can call the library at 858-8900, Monday through Saturday, 9 AM till 5 PM.
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LightoftheMoon
What a great idea! After the crazy busy summer I'd love to get a pack--we've been talking of getting our book club (*ahem* slash wine club) going again when everyone's schedules are a little more accommodating.
Hopefully the list of available books will grow with the popularity of the program; although there's a nice list to start with we've already read a bunch of them. I highly recommend The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, The Handmaid's Tale, The Red Tent and of course The Kite Runner. And apparently any other book that begins with "The" in its title ;)
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sowhat18
LightoftheMoon, another good book is Water for Elephants. I just finished reading it and put it one my favorite list right behind The Kite Runner.
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LightoftheMoon
perfect--I already bought that and it's next on my list.
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sowhat18
please let me know if/when you get a book club going. I love wine and love to read.
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