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Contemporary Classics Book Club
2026-02-23 18:00:00 2026-02-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Contemporary Classics Book Club Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians. East Branch - Study Room 115

Monday, February 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 18:00:00 2026-02-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Contemporary Classics Book Club Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians. East Branch - Study Room 115

East Branch

Study Room 115

Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians.

Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians.

Mondays, 6-7 p.m.

January 26 - Human Acts by Han Kang, translated from the Korean by Deborah Smith 

February 23 - Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead 

March 23 - Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith

April 27 - The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar

May 18 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club/Discussion |

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Amelia Osterud
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Contemporary Classics Book Club
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 115
Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting January 8th - April 30th, 4-5pm.
Animation Around the World
Fri, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a new country every week! For teens and tweens.
French Club for Kids
Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn French with Madame Diane!
Romance Readers Book Club
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 115
Romance readers seasoned and new to the genre are invited to join the Romance Readers Book Club. We'll explore different subgenres and diverse voices, meeting every other month.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Crosswords, Coloring, and Community
Wed, Feb 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting January 8th - April 30th, 4-5pm.
Visible Mending
Mon, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn simple and effective visible mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life.
Death Café at the East Branch Library
Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.
French Club for Kids
Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn French with Madame Diane!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
DIY Foam Keychains
Wed, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Create your own foam keychain
Baby Story Time
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting January 8th - April 30th, 4-5pm.
Animation Around the World
Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a new country every week! For teens and tweens.
French Club for Kids
Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Learn French with Madame Diane!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Other - See description for location
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting January 8th - April 30th, 4-5pm.
Contemporary Classics Book Club
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 115
Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians.
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