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Local Libraries Offer Book
Groups For Adult Readers
By Nancy Heller, Feature Writer
Our region has plenty of opportunities for bib- liophiles to meet and discuss their favorite books. From mysteries to histories, and current events to lighter fiction, area libraries offer numerous book clubs and discussion groups for fans of every lit- erary genre.
Ida Rupp Public Library in Port Clinton offers free, year-round book groups for adults. Lauren Lemmon, the library’s assistant director, facilitates a monthly book discussion focused on mysteries. On the 1st Thursday of ev- ery month at 7:00 PM, mystery buffs gather at the library in Port Clinton to discuss everything from traditional detective mysteries to suspense thrill- ers. On the 4th Friday of each month at 10:00 AM, Lemmon leads a group that focuses mostly on fiction. The featured books are often relevant to current events, such as a recent selection about wildfires.
clubs with access to library materials for their meetings.
Sandusky Library has monthly book discus- sions at the main library throughout the year, and summers will find readers at the library’s Kelleys
“I make sure the books are avail-
able in regular print, large print, and
audio formats. The groups are casual,
and new members are always welcome,” Lemmon noted. “Readers don’t have to commit to coming every month. They can check out the book, and if it’s interesting, come to the group.”
Mary Breymaier, Adult Outreach Coordina- tor, facilitates a nonfiction book club at Ida Rupp called “Just the Facts”, as well as monthly book groups at Otterbein North Shore and The Vine- yard at Catawba. “We have sophisticated readers,” Breymaier said. “Everyone sees different things, and members bring out points the others may not have considered.” The outreach groups are open to all residents of the retirement communities and anyone else who’s interested.
Laura Vollmer, Readers’ Advisory Coordi- nator at Ida Rupp, leads a monthly group called “Page to Screen,” when readers discuss books that have been made into movies. Is the book always better than the movie? Join the group to find out.
Laura also facilitates three local private book
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Island branch engrossed in book groups. Terri Es- tel, Director of Operations at Sandusky Library, coordinates the adult book discussion program. “We offer evening book discussions once a month on a variety of topics,” Estel said. “People can come to the groups before they read the book, or they can read the book first.”
Estel said that the book discussion groups draw 15-30 adults each month. Groups are led by library staff or topic experts such as college profes- sors. “We cover a wide range of topics, from Jap- anese literature to the Civil War. We often tackle hard topics,” Estel explained. Based on readers’ in- put, the library plans some ‘lighter reads’ groups this summer.
Sandusky Library obtains multiple copies of each featured book and orders books in large print, ebook, and audio book formats. Readers
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