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Join the Book Discussion

At Willoughby-Eastlake Library, we love to talk about books. We have book discussion groups open to anyone! Call our libraries for more information or to check out copies of the books for the following discussions:

Delicious Discussions

Delicious Discussions is held in Downtown Willoughby locations at 7 pm on the following Mondays and locations:

  • January 8: Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward (at Panini’s)
  • February 12: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (at Spirits of Willoughby)
  • March 11: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (at Sol)
  • April 8: Mercury by Amy Jo Burns (at Hola Tacos)

“Books You Never Wanted to Read But Should” Club

Join us at Willowick library at 7 pm on the first Wednesday of every month as we discuss classics that you never got around to reading.

At our first meeting January 3, we will pass out copies of Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy and discuss the reading schedule going forward.

  • January 3
  • February 7
  • March 6
  • April 3

Tuesday Ladies Book Club

Tuesday Ladies Book Club is held at the Willoughby Library at 7pm on the following Tuesdays:

  • January 16 discussing Alchemy of a Blackbird by Claire McMillan. The author will be present for the discussion!
  • February 20 discussing The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor
  • March 19 discussing The Women by Kristin Hannah
  • April 16 discussing The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

Murder at the Hills

Murder at the Hills is held at the Willoughby Hills Library at 2 pm on the following Thursdays:

  • January 11 discussing The Exchange: After the Firm by John Grisham
  • March 7 discussing One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner

Fireside Chat Book Club

Fireside Chat book club meets at the Eastlake Library at 7 pm on the following Tuesdays:

  • January 9: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
  • February 13: A Killer Sundae by Abby Collette
  • March 12: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
  • Aptil 9: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Comics Club Discussion Group

Interested in the world of graphic novels? Every other month we meet at the Willoughby Library to discuss an influential graphic novel.

  • Tuesday, January 30 at 7 pm
  • Tuesday, March 5 at 7 pm

Next Chapter Book Club

Next Chapter Book Club is a reading and discussion group that cates to adults with Down syndrome, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Participants will read and/or listen to poetry and short stories each month. The group meets at 10 am on the following Mondays:

  • January 8
  • February 12
  • March 11
  • April 15

Book Sets

Check out a Bookset for your discussion group! Are you a member of a book club? WEPL has a variety of Book sets for community groups to choose from. Most sets have 10 books and include large print copies, too. There are extended checkout periods (42 days) for these sets. Pickup is easy! You have the option of checking out all the books to one person or allowing group members to pick up their book individually at one of the WEPL branches.

If you wish to request a WEPL Book Set, fill out the online form here. Please ALLOW AT LEAST ONE MONTH’S NOTICE prior to desired pickup date:

Upcoming Discussions

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  • First Chapter Reading Club

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  • Delicious Discussions

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