Directory of Public Book Clubs in Minnesota Winter 2010 — Fall 2011 City Literary Genre Club Name Address_1 Address_2 Contact Meets Albany Fiction & Historical Fiction Adult Book Discussion Group Albany Public Library 400 Railroad Ave. Irene Gruber: 320-845-4843 or [email protected] 6:30 p.m. 4th Tues. of month Apple Valley Classics Classics Book Club Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace 14880 Florence Tr. Store: 952-997-8928 7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month Apple Valley Fiction Fiction Book Group Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace 14880 Florence Tr. Store: 952-997-8928 7:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month Apple Valley Fiction & Nonfiction Galaxie Book Group Galaxie Public Library 14955 Galaxie Ave. Library: 952-891-7045 7 p.m. 2nd Thurs. of month Apple Valley Fiction, Classics, & Nonfiction Book Club for People with MS Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace 14880 Florence Tr. Cindy: 952-891-5249 10 a.m. 1st Fri. of month Apple Valley Mystery Mystery Book Club Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace 14880 Florence Tr. Store: 952-997-8928 7 p.m. 2nd Thurs. of month Apple Valley Romance Romance Lovers Trio Barnes & Noble, Fischer Mktplace 14880 Florence Tr. Store: 952-997-8928 7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month Arden Hills Fiction Arden Hills Book Club Arden Hills Public Library 1941 County Rd. E2 W. Library: 651-628-6831 7 p.m. 2nd Mon. of month Jan.-Nov. Belgrade Not specified R.E.A.D. Book Club Belgrade Public Library 324 Washburn Ave. Library: 320-254-8842 6:30 p.m. 3rd Fri. of month Store: 763-786-0686 7 p.m. 1st Tues. of month Blaine Fiction, Memoir, & Classics Northtown Book Club Barnes & Noble, Northtown 710 County Hwy. 10 N.E. 710 County Hwy. 10 N.E. Mystery Mystery Book Club Barnes & Noble, Northtown Bloomington Mystery Penn Lake Mystery Book Club Penn Lake Public Library 8800 Penn Ave. S. Pam McCleese: 952-881-8381 Bloomington Not specified Penn Lake Reading Group Penn Lake Public Library 8800 Penn Ave. S. Addie Mattson: 952-885-8453 1 p.m. 2nd Thurs. of month Bloomington Nonfiction Creekside Book Club Creekside Community Center 9801 Penn Ave. S. Osman Elhadary: 952-831-0511 or [email protected] 1 p.m. last Mon. of month Jan.-June & Sept.-Nov. Breckenridge Fiction Breckenridge Public Library 205 7th St. N. Library: 218-643-2113 7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month Brooklyn Center Fiction Brookdale Public Library 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Library: 952-847-5600 Burnsville Fiction, Classics, & Nonfiction Burnhaven Book Group Burnhaven Public Library 1101 W. County Rd. 42 Maggie: 952-891-0300 Store: 952-892-9280 1 p.m. 1st Tues. of month Fiction Fiction with Friends Barnes & Noble, Burnhaven Shopping 828 W. County Rd. 42 Center Clearwater Not specified Clearwater Book Club Clearwater Public Library 822 Clearwater Ctr. Library: 320-558-6001 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month Columbia Heights Fiction & Nonfiction Adult Book Club Columbia Heights Public Library 820 40th Ave. N.E. Library: 763-706-3690 10 a.m. last Wed. of month Coon Rapids Fiction Northdale Book Club Northdale Middle School* 11301 Dogwood St. N.W. Visit website for info 7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month Cottage Grove Not specified Park Grove Library Book Club Park Grove Public Library 7900 Hemingway Ave. S. Library: 651-459-2040 Crookston Fiction & Nonfiction Book Discussion Group Crookston Public Library 110 Ash St. N. Library: 218-281-4522 Crystal Fiction Friends Book Club Rockford Road Public Library 6401 42nd Ave. N. Detroit Lakes Fiction Book Discussion Group Detroit Lakes Public Library 1000 Washington Ave. Duluth Mystery Mystery Book Club Miller Hill Mall Duluth Science Fiction Sci-Fi Book Club Miller Hill Mall Duluth Fiction & Memoir In-Store Book Group Northern Lights Books & Gifts Duluth Fiction Book Club for People with MS Barnes & Noble, Miller Hill Mall Duluth Not specified West Duluth Book Club West Duluth Branch Library 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy., #L25 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy., #L25 307 Canal Park Dr. 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy., #L25 5830 Grand Ave. Library: 218-847-2168 6:30 p.m. 4th Tues. of month 2:30 p.m. 1st Tues. of month 7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month 3 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month Store: 218-722-5267 5:30 p.m. 1st Sun. of month 7:30 p.m. 2nd Mon. of month 7 p.m. 1st Tues. of month Betsy: 218-724-9075 11 a.m. 4th Tues. of month Library: 218-730-4280 3 p.m. 3rd Mon. of month Store: 218-786-0710 Store: 218-786-0710 For adults 55+ who are members http://www.cce.umn.edu/Osherof the Osher Lifelong Learning Lifelong-Learning-Institute/ Institute (OLLI) 10:30 a.m. 3rd Tues. of month 7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month Jan.-Nov. Burnsville Library: 952-847-5875 Website 7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month Jan.-Nov. 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month Blaine Breckenridge Bookmarkers Book Discussion Group Brookdale Bookers Tuesday Morning Book Group Store: 763-786-0686 Notes *Summer mtgs. held in members' homes http://northdalebookclub.blogspo t.com/ http://parkgrovebookclub.blogsp ot.com/ 7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month Jan.-Nov. 10 a.m. 2nd Mon. of month Jan.-Nov. Eagan Fiction Wescott Book Club Eagan Community Center 1501 Central Pkwy. Community Ctr.: 651-675-5550 Eagan Nonfiction Wescott Nonfiction Book Group Eagan Community Center 1501 Central Pkwy. Community Ctr.: 651-675-5550 Eden Prairie Not specified Friends of the Eden Prairie Library Book Club Eden Prairie Public Library 565 Prairie Ctr. Dr. Library: 952-847-5375 12 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month Eden Prairie Christianity, Fiction, Memoir, The Daley Readers Biography, Classics, & Mystery Wooddale Church 6630 Shady Oak Rd. Jill: 952-937-7516 7 p.m. 2nd Mon. of month Edina Great Books Mortimer Adler Great Books Discussion Southdale Public Library 7001 York Ave. S. David Mesenbourg: 952-831-0768 or Varies [email protected] Edina Not specified Teen Daughter-Mother Book Club Southdale Public Library 7001 York Ave. S. Library staffperson: 952-847-5914 7 p.m. 2nd/3rd Tues. of month; set dates: Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 8 Edina Fiction Last Word Book Discussion Group Alternates between the Southdale 7001 York Ave. S.; 3225 W. Public Library and Barnes & Noble in 69th St. the Galleria Shopping Center Library: 952-847-5900 Schedule available at: 7 p.m. 2nd Mon. of month http://www.hclib.org/News.cfm? Jan.-Nov. ID=4586&agency=Sd Ely Fiction & Nonfiction Friends of the Library Book Club Ely Public Library Excelsior Fiction Excelsior Book Club Dunn Brothers 11 Water St. [email protected] Farmington Not specified Farmington Book Group Farmington Public Library 508 3rd St. Library: 651-438-0250 Forest Lake Fiction Third Thursday Book Club Hardwood Creek Public Library 19955 Forest Rd. N. Library: 651-275-7300 Forest Lake Fiction & Historical Fiction Third Tuesday Book Club Hardwood Creek Public Library 19955 Forest Rd. N. Library: 651-275-7300 Golden Valley Not specified G.V. Book Club Golden Valley Public Library 830 Winnetka Ave. N. Library: 952-847-5475 Hastings Historical Nonfiction & Fiction LeDuc Book Group LeDuc Historic Estate 1629 Vermillion St. Hastings Fiction Pleasant Hill Library Book Group Pleasant Hill Public Library 1490 S Frontage Rd. Hawley Fiction Book Discussion Group Hawley Public Library 421 Hartford St. Library: 218-483-4549 Inver Grove Heights Fiction & Nonfiction Inver Glen Library Book Club Inver Glen Public Library 8098 Blaine Ave. Library: 651-554-6840 7 p.m. 1st Mon. of month Lakeville Fiction & Nonfiction Heritage Library Afternoon Book Group Heritage Public Library 20085 Heritage Dr. Library: 952-891-0360 12:30 p.m. 1st Thurs. of month Lakeville Fiction & Nonfiction Heritage Library Evening Book Group Heritage Public Library 20085 Heritage Dr. Library: 952-891-0360 7 p.m. last Wed. of month Little Falls Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Fiction Book Club Bookin' It 104B 2nd St. S.E. Little Falls Religion & Spirituality Spirituality Book Discussion Group Bookin' It 104B 2nd St. S.E. Mahtomedi Fiction MS - book club for people with MS Betty's Pies 700 Wildwood Rd. Store: 320-632-1848 or [email protected] Store: 320-632-1848 or [email protected] Jacquie: 651-407-8489 6:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month Sept.-May 6:30 1st Thurs. of month Oct.-May 6:30 p.m. 4th Tues. of month Mahtomedi Fiction & Nonfiction Wildwood Library Book Club Wildwood Public Library 763 Stillwater Rd. Library: 651-426-2042 7 p.m. 2nd Wed. of month 1850 Adams St., #404 Store: 507-345-3444 7 p.m. 4th Tues. of month 1850 Adams St., #404 Store: 507-345-3444 7 p.m. 2nd Mon. of month 30 S. 1st Ave. E. Barnes & Noble, River Hills Mall Library: 218-365-5140 3 p.m. 3rd Mon. of month Allan Cotter: 651-437-7055 or [email protected] Sue Pellant: [email protected] For adults 55+ who are members of the Osher Lifelong Learning http://www.cce.umn.edu/OsherInstitute (OLLI); significant, inLifelong-Learning-Institute/ depth reading is involved For girls in grades 7-9 and their mothers or other female adults. Register in advance: 952-8475914. Everyone is welcome -- you don't need to be a member of Friends of the Library to attend. 6:30 p.m. 1st Mon. of month 7 p.m. 4th Tues. of month 6:30 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month 6:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month 10 a.m. 3rd Thurs. of month 6:30 p.m. 1st Thurs. of month 6:30 p.m. 1st Mon. of month 6:30 p.m. 2nd Wed. of month Mankato Fiction Book Lovers' Book Club Mankato Science Fiction & Fantasy Magic and Metal Book Club Maple Grove Fiction Book Club for People with MS Barnes & Noble 8040 Wedgewood Ln. N. Mary: 763-420-4562 10 a.m. 4th Mon. of month Maple Plain Fiction & Memoir Maple Plain Book Club Maple Plain Public Library 5184 Main St. E. Library: 952-847-5700 6:30 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month Maplewood Fiction, Nonfiction, Teen, & Instructional (Knitting) Knit-Lit Maplewood Public Library 3025 Southlawn Dr. Library: 651-704-2033 6 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month Knit while discussing books Maplewood Fiction & Classics Maplewood Eclectic Book Club Maplewood Public Library 1670 Beam Ave. Audrey Lurdahl: 651-704-2033 7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month Minneapolis Fiction, Memoir, & Nonfiction Linden Hills Book Club Linden Hills Public Library 2900 W. 43rd St. Library: 952-847-2825 7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month Barnes & Noble, River Hills Mall http://knit-lit.blogspot.com/ Minneapolis Teen Advanced Reader Review Group (ARRG!) Wild Rumpus 2720 W. 43rd St. Store: 612-920-5005 Monthly; dates/times vary Ages 14-18 Minneapolis Asian & Current Events Asian Women's Reading & Discussion Group Loft Literary Center., Open Book 1011 Washington Ave. S., Ste. 200 Saychay Thor: [email protected] 7 p.m. 1st Wed. of month This group reads and discusses online articles on specific topics chosen by facilitator Minneapolis Popular Science Big Bang Book Club Grumpy's Bar & Grill 1111 Washington Ave. S. David Enyeart: [email protected] 7 p.m. 4th Tues. of month A science book group for nonscientists Minneapolis African-American Lit. Black Men Reading NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center 1313 Penn Ave. N. 612-302-4692 6 p.m. every Wed. Minneapolis Contemporary Fiction & Nonfiction Books and Bars Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater 810 W. Lake St. Minneapolis Contemporary Fiction & Nonfiction Books and Bars Aster Café 125 S.E. Main St. Minneapolis Las mejores novelas latinoamericanas Círculo de Lectores en Español para Adultos Pierre Bottineau Library 55 Broadway St. N.E. Marcela Sanchez: 952-847-5648 4:30 p.m. 3rd Sat. of month Discussions conducted in Spanish 6:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month http://www.wildrumpusbooks.co m/ARRG http://www.facebook.com/group. php?gid=57553063774#!/group.p hp?gid=57553063774&v=info http://www.cehd.umn.edu/PSTL/ civic/readin/BMR.html 2nd Tues. of month - doors Jeff Kamin: [email protected] open 6 p.m., discussion 7 p.m. 4th Tues. of month - doors Jeff Kamin: [email protected] open 6 p.m., discussion 7 p.m. www.booksandbars.com www.booksandbars.com Minneapolis Mystery Mystery Book Club Roosevelt Public Library 4026 28th Ave. S. To sign up, contact [email protected] or Robin Klatt: 612-722-2763 Minneapolis Drama Seniors Play-Reading Group Franklin Public Library 1314 E. Franklin Ave. Library: 952-847-2925 10:30 2nd Fri. of month For adults 55+ who are members http://www.cce.umn.edu/Osherof the Osher Lifelong Learning Lifelong-Learning-Institute/ Institute (OLLI) Minneapolis Las mejores novelas latinoamericanas Círculo de Lectores en Español para Adultos Franklin Public Library 1314 E. Franklin Ave. Marcela Sanchez: 952-847-5648 11 a.m. 3rd Sat. of month Discussions conducted in Spanish Minneapolis Nonfiction Nonfiction Book Discussions for Elder Learners Franklin Public Library 1314 E. Franklin Ave. Kate Anderson: 651-488-9061 or [email protected] 1 p.m. 2nd Fri. of month For adults 55+ who are members http://www.cce.umn.edu/Osherof the Osher Lifelong Learning Lifelong-Learning-Institute/ Institute (OLLI) Minneapolis Buddhism Buddhism Book Club True Colors Bookstore 4755 Chicago Ave. S. Store: 612-821-9630 11 a.m. 3rd Sat. of month Minneapolis Fiction & Memoir Aduts only! Book Club Wild Rumpus 2720 W. 43rd St. Store: 612-920-5005 Varies Minneapolis Lesbian Fiction Lesbian Fiction Book Club True Colors Bookstore 4755 Chicago Ave. S. Store: 612-821-9630 Dates/times posted monthly on website Minneapolis Fiction Book Club for People with MS Kingsley Commons 4550 Humboldt Ave. N. Pat: 612-521-4654 7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month 6:30 p.m. 2nd Wed. of month Sept.-May. For meeting dates/time, a book list, and any other info., contact Karolyn http://www.truecolorsbookstore. com/ http://www.wildrumpusbooks.co m/adults%20only http://www.truecolorsbookstore. com/ Minneapolis Mystery & Crime Fiction Mystery Book Club Once Upon a Crime 604 W. 26th St. Store: 612-870-3785 Host Michael Allan Mallory: [email protected] Minneapolis Nature, Spirituality, & Travel Nature Book Group Members' homes N/A Karolyn: 612-729-6748 Minneapolis Various: writers who inspire action 1011 Washington Ave. S., Ste. 200 Michael K. Moore: [email protected] Minneapolis Not specified Peace & Social Justice Reading & Writing Loft Literary Ctr. at Open Book Group Raking Through Books Happy Hour Book Kieran’s Irish Pub Club 601 1st Ave. N. Kate Iverson: 651-356-8714 Minneapolis Children's Classics Remedial Book Club for Immature Adults Wild Rumpus 2720 W. 43rd St. Store: [email protected] 6:30 p.m. first Mon. of month Minneapolis Fiction & Nonfiction Washburn Library Book Club Fuller Park & Recreation Ctr. 4800 Grand Ave. S. Fuller Park: 612-370-4963 6:30 p.m. 2nd Wed. of month Minneapolis Fiction Northeast Book Club Pierre Bottineau Library* 55 Broadway St. N.E. Library: 952-847-2850 Minnetonka Classics & Historical Nonfiction Excelsior Men's Book Club Davanni's Pizza 15200 Minnesota 7 Martin: 612-926-8643 or [email protected] *Will resume meeting at 3:30 p.m. 4th Sat. of month Northeast Public Library -- 2200 Jan.-Nov. Central Ave. N.E. -- once construction is completed 6:30 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month Minnetonka Not specified First Thursdays Book Club Ridgedale Public Library 12601 Ridgedale Dr. Library: 952-847-8800 7 p.m. 1st Thurs. of month Mound Not specified Gillespie Center Book Club Gillespie Ctr. 2590 Commerce Blvd. Lois Kukuk: 952-495-8067 10 a.m. 3rd Mon. of month For adults 55+ North Mankato Fiction, Classics, & Nonfiction Taylor Library Book Club North Mankato Public Library 1001 Belgrade Ave. Library: 507-345-5120 1:30 p.m. 3rd Mon of month http://www.onceuponacrimeboo ks.com/bookclub.htm Brunch mtgs. - everyone brings food 6:30 p.m. 4th Wed. of month, Feb.-Oct. 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month http://www.michaelkiesowmoore .com/PeaceWriters.html Adults only http://www.wildrumpusbooks.co m/remedial%20book%20club http://www.gillespiecenter.org/in dex.html 10:30 a.m. 2nd Mon. of month 6:30 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month North St. Paul Fiction & Memoir North St. Paul Daytime Book Club North St. Paul Public Library 2290 N. 1st St. Library: 651-747-2700 North St. Paul Fiction North St. Paul Evening Book Club North St. Paul Public Library 2290 N. 1st St. Library: 651-747-2700 Northfield Public Library 210 Washington St. Joan Ennis: 507-645-1818 7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month Members' homes N/A Barbara Johnson: 507-645-6606 Monthly; times vary 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month 1:30 p.m. 2nd Wed. of month 6:30 p.m. 1st Wed. of month 6:30 p.m. 4th Wed. of month Northfield Contemporary Women Writers Book Contemporary Female Authors Group Mystery Mystery Book Group Oakdale Fiction, Memoir, & Nonfiction Oakdale Library Book Discussion Group Oakdale Public Library 1010 Heron Ave. N. Library: 651-730-0504 Oakdale Fiction, Memoir, & Nonfiction Oakdale Library Daytime Book club Oakdale Public Library 1010 Heron Ave. N. Library: 651-730-0504 Oakdale Nonfiction Oakdale Library Men’s Book Club Oakdale Public Library 1010 Heron Ave. N. Library: 651-730-0504 Oakdale Mystery Oakdale Library Mystery Book Club Oakdale Public Library 1010 Heron Ave. N. Library: 651-730-0504 105 Elm Ave. N. Library: 507-444-2460 7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month Northfield Owatonna Fiction & Nonfiction So Many Books, So Little Time Book Club Owatonna Public Library 10 a.m. 3rd Tues. of month Plymouth Not specified West Suburban Book Discussion Group Plymouth Public Library 15700 36th Ave. N. Linda: 612-708-1476 or [email protected] Prior Lake Not specified Prior Lake Book Club Prior Lake Public Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E. Hillary: 952-447-3375 8 p.m. 4th Tues. of month Robbinsdale Not specified Robbinsdale Seniors Book Discussion Group* Robbinsdale City Hall 4100 Lakeview Ave. N. Robbinsdale Recreation Services: 763-531-1278 1 p.m. 1st Tues. of month Rochester Books that take you to a different place or time Armchair Travelers Book Group Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. S.E. Library: 507-328-2300 11 a.m. 1st Tues. of month Rochester Classics with film adaptations Literature into Film Book Group Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. S.E. Library: 507-328-2300 1 p.m. last Tues. of month Rochester Mystery Mystery Readers Book Group Various books you just can't Night Owl Book Group put down Regional: books set in Midwest Plain Readers or written by Midwestern authors Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. S.E. Library: 507-328-2300 1 p.m. 4th Mon. of month Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. S.E. Library: 507-328-2300 7 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St. S.E. Library: 507-328-2300 12 p.m. 3rd Tues. of month Rosemount Fiction & Nonfiction Robert Trail Library Book Club Robert Trail Public Library 14395 S. Robert Trail Library: 651-480-1200 7 p.m. last Tues. of month Roseville New writers Discover Great New Writers Book Club Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall 2100 N. Snelling Ave. B&N Har Mar Community Relations Manager: [email protected] 7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month June-Nov. Roseville Military History Military History Book Club Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall 2100 N. Snelling Ave. Steve Daubenspeck: [email protected] 7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month June-Nov. Roseville Fiction & Nonfiction Book Club for People with MS Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall 2100 N. Snelling Ave. Kathy: 651-698-4732 10 a.m. 1st Tues. of month Roseville Mystery & Crime Fiction Ransom Notes Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall 2100 N. Snelling Ave. B&N Har Mar Community Relations Manager: [email protected] 7 p.m. 4th Tues. of month Jan.-Nov. Roseville Books on feminism, working women, sociology, politics, & activism Dead Feminists Society of Minnesota Barnes & Noble, Har Mar Mall 2100 N. Snelling Ave. Contact group organizer through http://www.meetup.com/DeadFeminist-Society-of-Minnesota/ 7 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month* Savage Fiction & Nonfiction Savage Book Club for Adults Savage Public Library 13090 Alabama Ave. S. Library: 952-707-1770 7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month Rochester Rochester Shakopee Regional All Things Minnesota The Stans House 128 2nd Ave. W. Shoreview Fiction Shoreview Fiction Group Shoreview Public Library 4570 N. Victoria St. Shoreview Mystery Shoreview Mystery Book Group Shoreview Public Library 4570 N. Victoria St. South St. Paul Not specified South St. Paul Book Discussion South St. Paul Public Library 106 3rd Ave. N. St. Anthony Village Fiction St. Anthony Daytime Book Club for Seniors St. Anthony Village Library 2941 Pentagon Dr. N.E. St. Anthony Village Not specified St. Anthony Evening Book Club St. Anthony Village Library 2941 Pentagon Dr. N.E. *For seniors in Robbinsdale, Crystal, & Brooklyn Center *Check MeetUp calendar: http://www.meetup.com/DeadFeminist-Society-ofMinnesota/calendar/ Scott County Historical Society: 9526:30 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of 445-0378 or month [email protected] Library: 651-486-2300 7 p.m. 1st Tues. of month 7 p.m. 3rd Tues. OR 12 Library: 651-486-2300 noon* 3rd Thurs. of month *Bring your lunch to noon mtg. Jan.-Nov. 1 p.m. 3rd Wed. OR 7 p.m. Library: 651-554-3240 3rd Thurs. of month 2 p.m. 3rd Mon. of month Library: 952-847-6075 Sept.-June 6:30 p.m. 3rd Mon of Library: 952-847-6075 month Library: 952-847-6100 Monthly at 6:30 p.m. -dates vary. Upcoming dates listed here: http://www.hclib.org/Agen ciesAction.cfm?agency=SB St. Bonifacius Fiction & Nonfiction St. Bonifacius Library Book Group St. Bonifacius Library 8624 Kennedy Memorial Dr. St. Paul Travel, Nonfiction, & Fiction Bookin' Around the World Merriam Park Public Library 1831 Marshall Ave. Library: 651-642-0385 7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month St. Paul Fiction Central Library Book Club Central Library 90 W. 4th St., 4th floor Library: 651-266-7000 ext. 5 10:30 a.m. 2nd Thurs. of month St. Paul Historical Nonfiction Central Library History Book Club Central Library 90 W. 4th St., 4th floor Library: 651-266-7000 ext. 5 2 p.m. 4th Thurs. of month St. Paul Fiction & Nonfiction Common Good Books Book Club Common Good Books 165 Western Ave. N., #14 Store: 651-225-8989 7 p.m. 3rd Mon. of month St. Paul Science Fiction by women Coyotes Minnesota Women's Press 771 Raymond Ave. [email protected] St. Paul Not specified Books by U of M faculty, staff, & alumni East Side Book Club Sun Ray Public Library Friends of Eastcliff Book Club Eastcliff - U of M President's home 2105 Wilson Ave. 176 N. Mississippi River Blvd. St. Paul Great Books Great Books Reading Group University of St. Thomas, 388 Owens 2115 Summit Ave. Science Hall St. Paul Great Books Hamline Midway Great Books Program Hamline Midway Public Library 1558 Minnehaha Ave. W. St. Paul Fiction Hayden Heights Book Club Hayden Heights Public Library 1456 White Bear Ave. Library: 651-793-3934 1 p.m. 4th Thurs. of month St. Paul Not specified Highland Park Library Book Club Hillcrest Recreation Center 1978 Ford Pkwy. Library: 651-695-3700 7 p.m. 2nd Wed. of month St. Paul Historical Nonfiction & JewishJ.C.C. Book Club themed novels Jewish Community Center 1375 Saint Paul Ave. Beth Friend: 651-255-4735 or [email protected] 10 a.m. 4th Thurs. of month St. Paul Regional: books by or about Upper Midwesterners Minnesota Historical Society Press Book Club Locations listed on website N/A Mary Poggione: [email protected] Monthly; dates/times listed on website St. Paul Fiction North End Book Club Rice Street Public Library 1011 Rice St. Sandy: 651-293-8811 12:45 p.m. 4th Mon. of month St. Paul Contemporary Fiction, mostly by female authors Riverview Book Club Members' homes N/A Jill Zahniser: 651-225-9647 or Betty LaSorella: 651-225-1815 6 p.m. 2nd Fri. of month St. Paul Mystery Saints & Sinners Mystery Book Club Hamline Midway Public Library 1558 Minnehaha Ave. W. [email protected] 1 p.m. 1st Sat. of month St. Paul 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month Library: 651-293-8733 1 p.m. 4th Mon. of month Uof M Foundation: 612-624-3333 or 3 mtgs./yr. - Oct. 21, Feb. Eastcliff: 612-627-6800 17, Apr. 13 Thomas Tommet: Monthly; dates/times vary [email protected] Becky Healy: 7:15 p.m. 2nd Tues. of [email protected] month Friends of Eastcliff membership required http://www.meetup.com/Minnes ota-Historical-Society-Press-BookClub/ Put "Saints & Sinners" in subject line of email Fiction St. Anthony Park Book Club St. Anthony Park Public Library 2245 Como Ave. St. Paul Mystery Clews & Brews (Mystery Readers Int'l.) Chatterbox Pub 800 Cleveland Ave. S. St. Paul New in paperback Alternates between Fiction & Nonfiction; books that strengthen connection to the earth, living things Various; approach to reading emphasizes laughter/ irreverence Sunday Novels Minnesota Women's Press 771 Raymond Ave. Kathy or Keith at the Paperback Exchange: 612-929-8801 [email protected] Sunday Together - Earth (subgroup) Minnesota Women's Press 771 Raymond Ave. [email protected] 9:30 a.m. 3rd Sun. of month $34 fee/4 mths. Sunday Together - Rock (subgroup) Minnesota Women's Press 771 Raymond Ave. [email protected] 9:30 a.m. 3rd Sun. of month $34 fee/4 mths.; currently full Contemporary Fiction Sunday Together - Weavers (subgroup) Minnesota Women's Press 771 Raymond Ave. [email protected] 9:30 a.m. 3rd Sun. of month $34 for 4 months; currently full St. Paul St. Paul Fiction, Literary Nonfiction, Statewide; events Poetry, Teen, & Children’s in St. Paul Illustrated Talking Volumes (presented by Minnesota Public Radio, the Star Tribune, Fitzgerald Theater & The Loft Literary Center) 10 Exchange St. E. For info, visit: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/col Varies lections/special/ongoing/talking_vol umes/ Waite Park Nonfiction Book Club 253 5th Ave. N. Library: 320-253-9359 6 p.m. 2rd Thurs. of month 10 a.m. 3rd Tues. of month 1 p.m. 4th Thurs. of month Nonfiction Waite Park Public Library Waite Park Fiction Tuesday Morning Book Club Waite Park Public Library 253 5th Ave. N. Library: 320-253-9359 Wayzata Fiction Thursday Afternoon Book Club Wayzata Public Library 620 Rice St. Library: 952-847-6150 http://www.bookstores.umn.edu/ eastcliff.html Put "Great Books" in subject line of email St. Paul St. Paul Library: 651-642-0411 6:30 p.m. 1st Wed. of month 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wed. of month 2 p.m. 3rd Sun. of month $34 fee/4 mths.; currently full Newcomers welcome -- please call for info. on current book $34 fee/4 mths.; currently full A new book is featured each month via articles, broadcasts, events.Tickets for Talking Volumes are available on the Fitzgerald Theater website or by calling 651-290-1200. Public tickets: $20; MPR member tickets: $18. Wayzata Children's & Teen Fiction Chapter & Verse Book Club The Bookcase 607 Lake St. E. Nancy Caffoe: [email protected] 7 p.m. 3rd Thurs. of month Wayzata Mystery & Crime Fiction Mystery Book Club The Bookcase 607 Lake St. E. Charlie Leonard: [email protected] 7 p.m. 4th Thurs. of month Wayzata Fiction & Nonfiction The Bookcase Book Club The Bookcase 607 Lake St. E. Charlie Leonard: [email protected] 1 p.m. OR 7 p.m. 2nd Tues. of month West St. Paul Fiction Wentworth "Book Ends" Wentworth Public Library 199 E. Wentworth Ave. Library: 651-554-6800 White Bear Lake Mystery White Bear Lake Mystery Book Club White Bear Lake Public Library 4698 Clark Ave. Library: 651-407-5302 Winona Not specified W.P.L. Book Discussion Group Winona Public Library 151 W. 5th St. Robin DeVries: [email protected] Woodbury Wide variety Book Corner Breakfast Book Club The Book Corner 783 Radio Dr. Store: 651-730-0661 Woodbury Fiction R.H.S. Book Club R. H. Stafford Public Library 8595 Central Park Pl. Library: 651-731-1320 10:15 a.m. 4th Tues. of month Jan.-Nov. 6:30 p.m. 1st Wed. of month 2 p.m. 1st Wed. of month 8:45 a.m. 3rd Sat. of month Jan.-Nov. 6:30 p.m. 1st Tues. of month For adults who enjoy reading children's literature http://www.bookcaseofwayzata.c om/category/event-type/bookclubs http://www.bookcaseofwayzata.c om/category/event-type/bookclubs http://www.bookcaseofwayzata.c om/category/event-type/bookclubs
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